Interior Newswire News
To the Moon and Back: A Revolution in Transportation
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
News Release: The Transportation Revolution. Transportation. It’s probably something most of us do not think much about. From cars, bikes, planes, and trains, most of us use some form of transportation to travel to work, school, appointments, and whatever else we do in life. Revolution. A term that can refer to a...
UPDATE: George W. Childs Park Vandals Identified
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- UPDATE: Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to thank the public for the outpouring of tips related to the recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, PA. Those responsible for the graffiti on the Brooks Woolen Mill ruins and the original 1892 date stone have been identified, located, and charges are pending. No other information is being released at this time. Updates will be provided.
El Morro Campground
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
News Release: El Morro National Monument operates a free, nine-site campground with two vault toilets year-round. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic table, and ground grill for fires. During the warmer months, water is available in spigots centrally located along the campground loop. When overnight temperatures begin to drop below freezing, water is turned off for the season. One site, No. 5, is handicapped accessible.
Junior Ranger Day 2023
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
News Release: Celebrate National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, by visiting Petersburg National Battlefield. Stopover at Tour Stop 5 of the Eastern Front Tour Road from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for a few family-oriented Junior Ranger activities. During a one-mile self-paced physical activity trail, participants will "work out" like animals of the park and Civil War soldiers.
Book Signing by Author Lori Hines at the Painted Desert Inn, Petrified Forest National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
News Release: Petrified Forest National Park is honored to host a book signing with Lori Hines at the Painted Desert Inn on Saturday, April 8th. The author has written a series of four murder mysteries, including Visions of Time which features Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. Lori will be giving out some Advanced Reading Copies of her first children's book, Elementals: Magical Journeys.
15 notices published in week ending March 18 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
There were 15 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending March 18, according to the Federal Register.
Congressional Record publishes “URGENT NEED FOR PERMITTING REFORM TO SECURE AMERICA'S ENERGY FUTURE” in the House section on March 28
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
“URGENT NEED FOR PERMITTING REFORM TO SECURE AMERICA'S ENERGY FUTURE” was published on pages H1518-H1521 of the Congressional Record on March 28.
Carlene Schultz - Biological Science Technician
By Interior Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
News Release: Carlene (Carly) Schultz. Biological Science Technician. Southwest Alaska I&M Network. National Park Service. 240 W. 5th Avenue. Anchorage, AK 99501. (907) 644-3687. carlene_schultz [at] nps.gov. Education. M.Sc. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Marine Biology, 2014. B.S. University of Alaska Anchorage, Biological...
Bates Well, Pozo Nuevo, and Ajo Mountain Drive Road Closures
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: **TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER**. Pursuant to the authority outlined in 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1), which provides that the Superintendent may “Designate areas for a specific use or activity, or impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity," the following areas are closed: Ajo Mountain Drive - The entirety...
Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications discussed on March 31 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Scientist Profile: Rachel Townsend, Wildlife Biologist
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: From eagles and dinosaurs to environmental science and Spanish….
National Parks of the Pacific Islands
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: There are nine national parks, monuments, and historic sites on the Pacific Islands that are used to study and celebrate culture and ecology. Island ecosystems make these sites relatively unique when compared to other parks managed by the National Park Service. There are many rare native animal and plant...
Interior Department publishes notice on March 31
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Talk Stories with Dr. Ka'imiloa Chrisman
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: An In-Depth Overview of Old-Time Hawaiian History, Culture, Arts & Crafts Presentation.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park: Remembering Isolation
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Kalaupapa is a small community that was once home to about 1,000 people and one bar, Elaine’s Place. In 1865, King Kamehameha V passed an act intending to prevent the spread of leprosy (also known as Hansen’s disease ), a lethal and infectious disease that was incurable at the time. This law led to the...
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Rangers in the City
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: When people think of the United States' National Parks, they typically envision open landscapes, miles away from skyscrapers and busy highways. That may be the case for many, but one National Park sits in the middle of California’s fourth most populated city. The San Francisco Maritime National Historical...
BLM announces 2023 Fall Artist in Residence program at Alabama Hills
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is currently accepting applications for the Fall Artist in Residence program at the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area near Lone Pine, California. Selected artists will have the opportunity to speak with Park Rangers and be inspired by the many scenic areas within the Alabama Hills, located amongst the Sierra Nevada skyline. The residency is available for a one-week period between October 1st and November 11th, 2023.
April 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2023.
Congressional Record publishes “SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” in the Extensions of Remarks section on March 27
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E264-E265 on March 27
The BLM welcomes input on fee increases within Sand Flats Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: MOAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Grand County, Utah, cooperatively manage the Sand Flats Recreation Area and are seeking input on a proposal to implement changes to recreation fees. Located just two miles from Moab, Utah, the Sand Flats Recreation Area is home to many iconic mountain biking and off-highway vehicle trails, as well as to nine popular campgrounds. Well-known trails include the Slickrock Trail, Hell’s Revenge, and Fins and Things.