Interior Newswire News
Parasites in Alaska Brown Bears
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: A team of researchers from numerous universities and state and federal agencies documented the prevalence of parasites in brown bears that could potentially affect wildlife health throughout Alaska. Using samples collected from the temperate rainforests of southeast Alaska to tundra above the Arctic...
BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas. The lingering snowpack supports an extended snowmobile riding season in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area.
May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023.
Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group discussed on May 1 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Park Service Announces Requests for Proposals to Lease Eight Historic Properties
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.-The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). The eight historic dune shacks, located within the Peaked Hill Bars National Register of Historic District in Provincetown and Truro, are offered under a lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the dune shacks must be submitted by July 3, 2023, at 5 pm EST.
Volunteer with the National Park Service Today
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Dayton, OH - Throughout the history of the national parks, volunteers have carried on a proud tradition. From the establishment of the first national park, Yellowstone, in 1872, to the establishment of the National Park Service itself, in 1916, and continuing today, private citizens have played a vital...
2023 Be Beary Aware at Sitka NHP
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: SITKA, ALASKA - Bears are awake and active around Sitka and the park. The first bear sighting of the season in the park occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on 4/27/23. As bear season is upon us, Sitka NHP staff have a few reminders. Please join us in being bear aware and working to minimize conflict between these important animals and humans.
Catoctin Mountain Park welcomes latest Artist in Residence
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Photography. Writing. Painting. Weaving. The national parks have inspired creativity since the late 19th century. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 50 national parks that host an artist in residence program. From May 8 - 12, 2023 the 32nd artist in residence, Jeffrey Lockwood from Laramie, Wyoming will be in the park.
Blue Mesa Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 5, 2023, at 5:30 am. It will remain open from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm for the remainder of the 2023 season. Lake Fork will be the first boat ramp to open. Other boat ramps in Curecanti...
National Park Service Seeks Request for Proposals (RFP) for Eight Historic Dune Shacks
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). The eight historic dune shacks, located within the Peaked Hill Bars National Register of Historic District in Provincetown and Truro, are offered under a lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the dune shacks must be submitted by July 3, 2023 at 5 pm EST.
Biden-Harris administration to replace Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Treatment Plant
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation announces a $56 million investment from the President’s Investing in America agenda for the construction of a replacement Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Treatment Plant. Originally built in 1991, the plant removes heavy metals from contaminated water caused...
Congressional Record publishes “SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” in the Extensions of Remarks section on April 26
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E364-E365 on April 26
Debris observed washing up on Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches from Nags Head to Salvo
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Town of Nags Head have observed plastic, metal, paper and textile fabric debris washing up in low densities along approximately 25 miles of beaches, from Nags Head to the villages of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo.
DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting May 1
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
F23AS00356- Conservation Science and Innovation in the Southeast grant opened on May 1.
Virtual Junior Ranger Program
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Cowpens Junior Web Ranger. Hey, kids! You Can Be A Junior Ranger!. Welcome to the Cowpens National Battlefield Junior Ranger Web Page! We are glad you were able to visit this site today. We hope that by taking part in this online Junior Ranger program, you will develop an appreciation for the park's...
Zion National Park records second busiest year
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - Zion recorded 4,692,417 visits to the park in 2022, which is its second busiest on record. This is more than 200,000 greater than the total number of visits recorded in 2019.
Clay Street Fee Station
By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
News Release: The fee station located at the park entrance off Clay street. The fee station is located adjacent to the parking area for the Visitor Center. Upon paying the entrance fee, visitor can parking in the parking area and visit the Visitor Center or head directing into the park through the Memorial Arch.
Rosie Steele Property (Campsite 2)
By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
News Release: After the first night of the march, the crowd was limited to only 300 people as they traveled through Lowndes County. At that time, highway 80 was only a two-lane highway.
Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
News Release: The features five units of the National Park Service! Download the program, complete the actvitities, and earn a Junior Ranger badge! Learn more about units related to the American Revolution.
Interior Department publishes 9 notices in week ending April 15
By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
There were nine notices published by the Interior Department in week ending April 15, according to the Federal Register.