Interior Newswire News
Park to Give Presentation on Results of New Study
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: COLONIAL BEACH, VA - George Washington Birthplace National Monument will host a virtual public talk on June 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to present information found in a new study titled Upon This Land: Seven Generations of the Washington Family and the Residents of Popes Creek and Mattox Neck. During the upcoming meeting there will be an opportunity for the public to ask the author questions about the new study.
Reclamation awards $255,000 to winners of river modeling prize competition
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: DENVER - The Bureau of Reclamation announced the winners of the Divide and Conquer Challenge. This challenge seeks to significantly improve the execution speed of numerical models that simulate hydraulics, sediment erosion, transport, and deposition in rivers and reservoirs.
Sixteen companies selected to provide guided river trips along the Colorado River
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable announced the National Park Service’s selection of 16 companies to provide guided interpretive multi-day whitewater trips on the Colorado River in the park. These trips last from three to eighteen days, starting at Lees Ferry in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, continuing through Grand Canyon National Park, and ending at Pearce Ferry within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Reclamation selects James Brown as regional human resources officer
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif - The Bureau of Reclamation’s California-Great Basin Region today announced the selection of James Brown as regional human resources officer. Brown will lead the human resources division staffing and classification and employee and labor relations branches and have direct oversight and authority over all human resources functions in the region.
Wheatland Corral moves to online wild horse adoptions for rest of fiscal year
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Wheatland, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it will pause in-person wild horse and burro adoption events scheduled through September 2023 at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral. Instead, the Wheatland Corral will focus on the BLM’s Online Corral virtual adoptions, allowing anyone across the nation who is interested in adopting a wild horse or burro to participate in adoptions.
Evening on the Lake: Andrew Carnegie
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: The first 2023 Evening on the Lake program, Andrew Carnegie, will be presented on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Club House. This program will explore the significant people in Andrew Carnegie’s life, his connections with the other members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, and what kind of influence he had.
Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Bear Grub Vegetation Management Project
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Medford, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to promote more resilient forests near Ruch, Jacksonville, Talent, and Medford. This area is one of the most at-risk locations for wildfire in Oregon. The Bear Grub Vegetation Management project is designed to develop large, fire tolerant trees and reduce the severity of wildfires.
Interior Department publishes notice on June 8
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Sunrise at Point Isabel
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Enjoy a peaceful sunrise view at the waters edge at Point Isabel on Fort George Island. These scenic views are accessible by the Fort George Cultural State Park Trails. Please check the state website for any trail closures. Bikes are allowed on the trail but you must take stairs to reach the final destination.
Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site Opens for the 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service announces the 2023 public season at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, including the Summer Arts Festival, historic house tours, family programs, and a special museum exhibit, “Thoroughly Japanese: Charley Longfellow’s Collection." This site is free and open to all through Oct. 30, 2023.
Interior Department discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on June 8
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
F.C Hirons
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Born in England in 1882, Frederic Charles Hirons came to the United States in his youth. He graduated from MIT in 1903 and studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. After completing his studies in France, he returned to the United States where he opened an architectural practice in New York with...
Ignitions officially begun on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. June 08, 2023 - Following a successful test burn this morning, ignitions have officially begun on the Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn. This follows an unsuccessful test burn yesterday. Today, relative humidity is reduced, there is less cloud cover, and fuel consumption is meeting objectives.
BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal for USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska- The Bureau of Land Management today announced a public land order extension in the Federal Register for the Sitka Magnetic Observatory site in Sitka, Alaska, for an additional 20 years. This extension protects the 117 acres of public lands used by the United States Geological Survey Geomagnetism Program for magnetic and seismological data collection since 1939.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY on June 8
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
First Washburn University School of Law
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: In 1951 Washburn Law alumni found themselves on both sides of Brown v. Board of Education. Washburn College was established in 1857, when members of Topeka’s First Congregational Church decided the city needed a college, and on February 6, 1865, Lincoln College was incorporated. In 1868, the name of...
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Swale Paintbrush discussed on June 8 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
The Turning Point
By Interior Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: The Turning Point. 4242KB. Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade. Subject: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies. Lesson Duration: 60 Minutes. State Standards: Full list of New York State Social Studies Practices & Key Ideas, for Grade 6 through Grade 8, included in the...
Dorchester County Visitor Center
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: The Dorchester County Visitor Center is on the shore of the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland and serves as a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore. Situated off U.S. Route 50, the building is known for its distinct appearance with a large white sail shading the building. As a regional information center, the site helps visitors learn about the history of the area as well as the Chesapeake Bay and the best places to visit nearby.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is in Calvert County, MD and explores the history of the Chesapeake Bay Railway. The museum is within sight distance of the Chesapeake Bay and walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, and a resort. Visitors to the museum can learn about the history of the railroad and its impact on the local region. The station also provides information about a nearby rail trail that traces the original path the railway traveled.