Interior Newswire Report News
Hearing Wrap Up: Responsible Use of Cutting-Edge Technology Will Keep Law Enforcement & U.S. Citizens Safer; Enhance National Security Capabilities
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a hearing titled, “Using Cutting-Edge Technologies to Keep America Safe.
Comer & Grothman Lead Probe into Biden Unilaterally Ushering in Thousands of Inadmissible Aliens
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
DHS’ use of categorical parole is unlawful and violates statutory language
Wenstrup Announces First Subpoena for “Proximal Origins” Author Kristian Andersen’s Private Communications with Co-Authors
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) announced the Select Subcommittee’s first subpoena to compel the production of documents and communications from Dr. Kristian Anderson’s privately owned Slack messaging channel.
Hearing Wrap Up: Backlogs, Delays, and Poor Customer Service Stemming from Pandemic-Era Policies Continue to Affect Americans
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce held a hearing titled, “Please Leave Your Message at the Tone: Addressing Post-Pandemic Backlogs and Delays at Federal Agencies.” Subcommittee members discussed with witnesses from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), and the U.S. Department of State how disruptions in service due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to negatively affect American citizens to this day.
Mace: Utilizing Cutting-Edge Tech Will Keep Nation’s Defenders and Citizens Safer
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened today’s subcommittee hearing on “Using Cutting-Edge Technologies to Keep America Safe” by emphasizing how cutting-edge technology helps to protect border security officials, law enforcement officers, and military personnel who put their lives on the line each day to keep Americans safe.
Reclamation reopens Acorn Campground for Fourth of July holiday
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled the reopening of Acorn Campground in New Melones Lake’s Tuttletown Recreation Area for the Fourth of July holiday.
River training structure repairs progressing on Missouri River: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law pivotal
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The flood of 2019 made apparent the need for extensive repairs on the Missouri River training devices – dikes and revetments – that direct the downstream flow into the navigation channel to keep it deep enough for boat traffic and generally clear of debris.
Corps of Engineers has public meeting for Former Conway Bombing, Gunnery Range
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, has scheduled a public meeting for July 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Horry County Memorial Library-Conway, 801 Main Street, Conway, South Carolina, 29526 - and plans to propose no action be taken at the former Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range (Conway BGR) – Munitions Response Site (MRS) 07 in Conway, South Carolina.
Conservation Agreement for Lower Colorado River Basin Mussels Open for Public Comment
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Agreement with Lower Colorado River Authority would protect four species of freshwater mussels
Service Announces Availability of Final Recovery Plan for the Whorled Sunflower
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the availability of the final recovery plan for the endangered whorled sunflower.
Reclamation and Napa County temporarily ban ash-producing fires at Lake Berryessa
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
At the request of Napa County, the Bureau of Reclamation is banning the use of charcoal and other ash-producing fuels at Lake Berryessa’s recreation areas, including recreation concession areas and campgrounds, starting June 26.
National Park Service to temporarily close Towpath Trail section for repairs
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville and Frazee House in Valley View from 7 am Monday, June 26 to 5 pm Friday July 28.
Two Feral Horses Stranded on Lake Powell Beach Have been Rescued
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
A mare and foal that had been stranded on a Lake Powell beach in Navajo Canyon have been rescued. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff had been monitoring and feeding the animals since June 7.
Mount Rushmore Celebrates Independence Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd and July 4th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day.
Reclamation grant supports unified water plan for the San Joaquin Valley
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced an award of about $1 million to help the California Water Institute and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley develop and integrate subregional water management efforts and local projects into a unified water plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
94-million-year-old fossil provides clues to ancient reptile evolution
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument research yields North America’s oldest mosasaur
BLM Worland provides location for fireworks
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will again make a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands for the Independence Day Holiday.
The Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park Expected to be Fully Open on July 1 This Will Reopen Vehicle Access to the Giant Forest from Three Rivers, CA
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
After being closed for over three months due to severe damage from a series of storms early in the year, the Generals Highway between the Foothills and Giant Forest areas of Sequoia National Park will reopen to public travel on Saturday, July 1.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts Change of Responsibility and retirement ceremony
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Patrickson Toussaint, the 14th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Reclamation to open Delta Cross Channel gates for summer season
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced that the Delta Cross Channel gates will open for the summer season at about 10 a.m. Friday, June 23.