Interior Newswire News
South Dakota Army National Guard to Bivouac and Perform Road Work at Belle Fourche Reservoir
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National Guard will be working at Belle Fourche Reservoir as a part of the annual Golden Coyote Exercise scheduled for June 2-16, 2023.
BLM reminds the public to be safe when recreating over the holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - Due to recent fatalities and injuries at popular recreation sites, the Carson City District reminds the public of safety concerns when recreating over the upcoming holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend attracts many visitors to recreation sites such as Moon Rocks (North Reno Recreation Area) and Sand Mountain Recreation Area (28 miles east of Fallon, NV).
Delta Cross Channel Gates remain closed through Memorial Day
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WALNUT GROVE, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation will keep the Delta Cross Channel Gates closed Memorial Day weekend: Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29. The closure is due to persistent high flows in the Sacramento River system. The gates will remain closed until further notice.
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Nashville, TN discussed on May 24 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DOI-BOEM offers new grant application process starting May 25
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
NT-23-01: Addressing Key Information Gaps in Acoustic Ecology of North Atlantic Right Whales grant opened on May 25.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Miami Tiger Beetle discussed on May 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Atlantic City–area campgrounds open May 26
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: LANDER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office will open two campgrounds near Atlantic City in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $48 Million for Water Sanitation, Irrigation, Power and Dam Safety Projects in Indian Country
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: HOPI RESERVATION, Ariz. - Following a tour of the Hopi Tribe’s Keams Canyon Water Project, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a $48 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to repair and revitalize Tribal water sanitation systems, upgrade irrigation and power projects and invest in the safety of dams in Tribal communities.
Pennsylvania Regulatory Program discussed on May 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Podcast 129: 50 Years of Remembering the Up Stairs Lounge Fire
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: What was the Up Stairs Lounge Fire?
Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers investigate incident of a man intentionally disturbing a bison calf; incident results in death of calf
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers are asking the public for information about an incident that occurred on the evening of May 20, 2023, between an unidentified man and a newborn bison calf in the park’s northeast corner. The unfortunate incident where the man intentionally disturbed the calf resulted in the death of the calf.
Rabies
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 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.).
Special Walking Tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery to Commemorate the 79th Anniversary of D-Day
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: GETTYSBURG, PA - On June 6, 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Allied Expeditionary Force embarked upon “the great crusade" as thousands of Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Europe. Staff from Eisenhower National Historic Site will commemorate the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with a special walking tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30 pm.
Interior Department discusses Pennsylvania Regulatory Program on May 23
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Arrest made for vehicle striking bollards in Lafayette Park
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On May 22 at approximately 9:40 p.m., United States Park Police and United States Secret Service Uniform Division officers responded to the 1600 block of H Street NW for a truck that the preliminary investigation indicates intentionally crashed into the bollards on the outside of Lafayette...
Montana Regulatory Program discussed on May 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Project to Restore Tyler Bend Boat Launch in Buffalo National River
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: The Tyler Bend boat launch was introduced to the flagship campground in Buffalo National River in the late 80s. For decades, it has been known for kayaking and canoeing and offers many more recreational opportunities for visitors. “Aside from aquatic activities on the river- kayaking, canoeing, tubing...
DOI-BOEM grant application closes on June 26
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
The Ecological Characterizations of Marine Minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf grant opened on May 24.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Consensus System Conservation Proposal to Protect the Colorado River Basin
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced significant new developments in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System now and into the future.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Elkhart, Iowa
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event July 7-8, 2023, offering approximately 30 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Prairie Rose Arena, 11045 NE 56th Street, Elkhart, Iowa.