Interior Newswire News
Morgan Horse Ranch 53rd Anniversary Celebration at Point Reyes National Seashore
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: POINT REYES STATION, Calif. - Come join the fun as Point Reyes National Seashore celebrates the Morgan Horse Ranch’s 53rd anniversary! On Saturday June 17, this free and open to the public event will be held from 10 am to 2 pm. Family friendly activities include horseshoe painting, leather working, and roping. There will be photo booth to get your photo taken with one of our friendly horses. Scheduled presentations will include riding and horse chiropractic demonstrations.
Geologic Fundamentals of Great Basin National Park Caves
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: This article was originally published in the Summer 2023 issue of The Midden, Issue 23, Volume 1.
Yellowstone visitation statistics for May 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - The park hosted 454,929 recreation visits in May 2023. This is a 13% decrease from May 2022 (523,680 recreation visits), which was Yellowstone National Park’s busiest May on record. This May’s visitation showed a 5% increase from May 2019* (434,385 recreation visits).
Firefighting corps helps military veterans transition to civilian life
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: From January through April, 2023, the National Capital Region (NCR) hosted a three-member, Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) crew of wildland firefighters. This crew, however, was unique: all three members were veterans.
BLM announces updated management strategies for Southeastern Oregon
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: VALE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management today released a proposed resource management plan designed to preserve natural landscapes, primitive recreation, and scenic values in Southeastern Oregon. The proposal, an amendment to the Southeastern Oregon Resource Management Plan, considers resource use...
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on June 15 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Triple Arches
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Triple Arches is probably one of the most recognized features along the going to the Sun road. Built to span several large gaps in the mountainside, designers came up with an elegant solution by constructing a series of three arches to span the gaps.
Oberlin Bend
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: The last bend in the road when approaching Logan Pass from the West Side, this viewpoint is a great place to see mountain goats and other subalpine wildlife.
Interior Department Proposes Rule to Bolster Solar and Wind Development on Public Lands, Continue Progress on Efficient and Responsible Permitting
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Renewable Energy Rule would reduce fees for these projects by around 80%, facilitate development in priority areas by streamlining review of applications, and deliver greater certainty for the private sector.
Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective June 16th, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Tom Schaff announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit in the lower West Arm between Gilbert Peninsula and Gloomy Knob is being lifted. New temporary whale waters are being implemented near Tlingit Point and...
DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting June 15
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
F24AS00386 - FY 2024 - Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act - BIG Tier 1 grant opened on June 15.
Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications on June 14
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Washington discussed on June 14 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Plague
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: (This page is part of a series. For information on other illnesses that can affect NPS employees, volunteers, commercial use providers, and visitors, please see the NPS A-Z Health Topics index.).
Rainy spring reduces East Slope water usage, filling Green Mountain Reservoir and increasing Blue River flows
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: LOVELAND, Colorado - The Bureau of Reclamation expects to fill Green Mountain Reservoir in late June, leading to increased flows on the Blue River below Green Mountain Dam and in the Colorado River below the Blue River confluence near Kremmling.
Glide Memorial Church
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: The Glide Memorial Church in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, California was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. The church is historically significant as a space for progressive activism and ministry for the neighborhood’s LGBTQ, Black, and Asian American communities in the 1960s and 1970s.
Interior Department discusses Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Florida Scrub-Jay; Marion County, FL; Categorical Exclusion on June 14
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Avalanche Creek
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Home to two of the Glacier's iconic trails, the Avalanche Creek area is one of the most popular and crowded spots in the park. The old growth cedars and hemlock trees are unlike anywhere else in the Glacier.
Carolina Day Commemoration at Fort Moultrie
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC - Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will commemorate the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with programs and weapon firing demonstrations on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. Carolina Day, observed annually in South Carolina, commemorates...