Interior Newswire News


Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Plan 2023 Prescribed Burns and Fuels Reduction Projects

News Release: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif. May 15, 2023 - Fire managers at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have prepared a tentative schedule for prescribed burns and other fuels reduction projects in 2023.


Bureau of Land Management releases sale notice on oil and gas lease sales in Michigan and Louisiana

News Release: FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office today released the sale notice for competitive oil and gas lease sales in Michigan and Louisiana, scheduled for June 29, 2023. The sale will be held online at www.energy.net.


FDR's Favorite Tree

News Release: The tulip poplar, often identified by FDR as his favorite tree, is a tall member of the magnolia family--one of the tallest North American hardwood trees.


Boaters and anglers reminded to drain, clean, and dry

News Release: MOOSE, WY - Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and have their watercraft inspected before launching on park waters. Boaters and anglers have a responsibility to drain, clean, and dry their vessel and fishing gear before use in the park.


Fatality investigation in Yellowstone National Park

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - On the evening of Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone rangers responded to an incident on Craig Pass, approximately 3 miles south of Old Faithful. Rangers observed a single vehicle that had been driven into a snowbank, with a male standing outside. They located a deceased female inside...


Public invited to attend Tiber Reservoir Public Meeting

News Release: CHESTER, Mont. - The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public meeting at the Chester Community/Senior Center at 618 E. Adams Ave., Chester, Montana, 59522, to discuss recreation at Tiber Reservoir, May 24, 2023, from 6-8 p.m.


Guilford Courthouse National Military Park invites public input on preliminary Development Concept Plan

News Release: This week, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a 45-day comment period for the public to provide comments on development plans for Greensboro’s Guilford Courthouse National Military Park- America’s first federally protected Revolutionary War site.


My Park Story: Bonnie Smith

News Release: A mama and her baby at Anacapa Island! I’m not the only one expecting … lots of Western gull chicks will be hatching here soon, starting middle or end of May. By the beginning of July most Western gull eggs have hatched on Anacapa Island, making this isolated island one of the largest breeding areas for Western gulls in the United States. Parent gulls are very protective of their nests and eggs. Good job seagull parents!.


Wheatland Corral to offer wild horses, burros for adoption May 26

News Release: Wheatland, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral will offer 40-50 wild horses and burros for adoption at its second in-person event of the season on Friday, May 26.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting, Utah on May 15

The US Interior Department published a five page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


2023 Memorial Day Commemoration at Fredericksburg National Cemetery

News Release: FREDERICKSBURG, VA - This Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, the National Park Service will host its annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. The program will start at 12 noon in the cemetery and is free to the public. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.


Early 20th Century African American History (Teaching with Historic Places)

News Release: Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses historic places in National Parks and in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. TwHP has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom.


“Working in Our People’s Footsteps”: NPS Employee Trains Future Generation of Stewards at Kalaupapa National Historical Park

News Release: For Joseph Kaiama, working at Kalaupapa National Historical Park is not just a job, it’s a way of preserving his culture and his family history, brick by brick. Kaiama received a 2022 regional Award for Cultural Resources for his work restoring two of the lightkeepers buildings of Molokai Light, all the while passing on his knowledge to his young crew.


Finding Common Ground: Navigating Stewardship Responsibilities at Channel Islands National Park

News Release: Laura Kirn, Cultural Resources Division Lead at Channel Islands National Park, has been awarded a 2022 regional Cultural Resource Award for navigating complex management challenges. The park is made up of five islands, including six nautical miles around each island, which are a National Marine Sanctuary.


Cactus Garden Trail

News Release: A paved, 300-foot (91 m) accessible loop trail, located on the west side of the Red Hills Visitor Center parking lot. This short trail provides a great introduction to the notable species of the Sonoran Desert, featuring signs that identify and interpret many of the most common species.


Forestry and FDR

News Release: The President’s love of trees included his appreciation for their commercial potential.


Civil War and Reconstruction Era (Teaching with Historic Places)

News Release: Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses historic places in National Parks and in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. TwHP has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom.


“SENATE RESOLUTION 206--DESIGNATING JUNE 10, 2023, AS ``VETERANS GET OUTSIDE DAY''” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

“SENATE RESOLUTION 206--DESIGNATING JUNE 10, 2023, AS ``VETERANS GET OUTSIDE DAY''” was published on page S1607 of the Congressional Record on May 10.


Many Fantastic Programs Lined-Up as Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Changes to Summer Hours!

News Release: Summer hours are back at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument! Starting Monday, May 15th, Agate will be open from 9am - 5pm daily. There will also be select days where the monument will be open in the evening to enjoy the incredible night skies. These hours allow visitors to spend more time at the park, as well as welcome fantastic programs during the summer.


50 Nifty Finds #25: Ranger Spies?

News Release: Mather, Stephen Mather. Not the correct M? How about Albright, Horace Albright? Doesn't ring a bell with Q? Ok, we admit they don’t have the same flair as the name of a certain British spy, but there’s still a story to tell here. Spies in the National Park Service (NPS)? As far as we know there weren’t...