Interior Newswire Report News
Bureau of Land Management to conduct multiple-day prescribed burn
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office will conduct a multiple-day prescribed burn on Goodwin Mesa, about 50 miles southeast of Kingman, pending appropriate weather and seasonal conditions, from May through September 2023.
Indian Creek Campground remains closed until further notice
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the Indian Creek Campground in Alpine County will remain closed until further notice.
BLM Rock Springs hosts wild horse adoption event in April
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is celebrating spring with a wild horse adoption event at the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility. On April 21 and 22, the public are invited to meet and bring home one of approximately 60 untrained horses from the White Mountain, Little Colorado, Salt Wells, and Divide Basin Herd Areas.
Bureau of Land Management asks for input on upgrades at Priest Hole Recreation Site
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public input on a proposal to make improvements to the Priest Hole Recreation Site.
Yellowbottom Campground opening delayed due to safety concerns
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are delaying the seasonal opening of the Yellowbottom Campground, located about 20 miles outside of Sweet Home.
BLM Applegate Field Office in Alturas will be closed during remodeling
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office, 708 West 12th Street in Alturas, will be closed to the public for remodeling beginning Friday, April 28 until December 2023.
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at Salmon area BLM site
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office will host an Earth Day volunteer event Sat. April 22, 2023.
BLM approves WYDOT temporary housing lease
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has approved a proposal submitted by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to use a parcel of BLM managed lands for temporary worker housing while completing a highway project in Teton County, Wyoming.
Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting and Field Tour in Cedar City
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a field tour and public meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on May 17-18, 2023, to receive advice and recommendations on public land planning efforts.
Portion of Neal Smith Trail to close for resurfacing at Saylorville Lake
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a portion of the Neal Smith Trail at Saylorville Lake will temporarily close for resurfacing starting April 17
Committee Members Visit California to Witness Water Storage Challenges, Community Impacts
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and other members of Congress on field tours and a hearing to learn more about the ongoing water issues in California and how they have impacted local communities.
Barrasso: EPA Rule Would Increase Prices & Help China
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule on emissions for vehicles, trucks, and tractors.
Protections no longer needed for Colorado hookless cactus
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
USFWS finds protections no longer needed for Colorado hookless cactus Ongoing conservation efforts, species’ resiliency, and improved scientific information have resulted in an updated status recommendation
Bracted Twistflower Listed as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Rare Central Texas Wildflower Listed as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act Critical Habitat Designated in Travis, Bexar, Medina and Uvalde Counties
Celebrating ESA's 50th - First Fish Ever Recovered
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Oregon chub may be a small fish, but it made huge waves as it became the first fish ever removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened animals due to recovery
Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for Bighorn River Basin
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Reclamation's April forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows:
Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Protect the Stability and Sustainability of Colorado River Basin
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
To address the continued potential for low run-off conditions and unprecedented water shortages in the Colorado River Basin, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) today released a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to potentially revise the current interim operating guidelines for the near-term operation of Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams
Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for North Platte River Basin
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the April snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.
Notification of estimated spring restoration flow schedules on the Trinity River
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Trinity Management Council’s recommended water releases from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River are scheduled to begin increasing on Sunday, April 16.
USACE announces public scoping meetings and comment period for Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Operational Plan
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces public scoping meetings and public comment on the CEPP Operational Plan. In-person meetings are scheduled during the afternoon and evening of April 25 in Cutler Bay, and a virtual meeting is scheduled for the evening of April 26.