Interior Newswire News
Tourism to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park contributes $33.2 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 385,472 visitors to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park in 2022 spent $25.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 330 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $33.2 million.
Notice of Inventory Completion: Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ discussed on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
2021 Wilderness Stewardship Award Recipients
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Mark works in Atlanta, GA where he has served as the NPS South Atlantic-Gulf Regional Wilderness Coordinator for several years. His work in 2021 exemplifies the scope and scale of his efforts to advance servicewide wilderness stewardship and understanding. Mark serves as the Vice Chair on the NPS National...
Home Front Illicit Trade and Black Markets in World War II
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Introduction. Rationing was the process by which the government limited access to items and materials needed for the war effort during World War II. It also helped to control inflation. Items rationed included meat, shoes, metals (including cans), tires, gasoline, and heating fuel. Regardless of rationing...
New Adaptive Outdoor Rock-Climbing Program Offered at Obed WSR
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Obed Wild and Scenic River is pleased to announce that it will be conducting a new pilot program for adaptive climbing on Oct. 28, 2023. The pilot program will be geared towards people with an amputation or limb difference. The goal is to improve accessibility to climbing for visitors with mobility challenges.
Tourism to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site contributes $1.1 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: MOUNT PLEASANT, SC - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 12,585 visitors to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in 2022 spent $831 thousand in communities near the park. That spending supported 11 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $1.1 million.
Drowning in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Anchorage, AK - On Saturday, Aug. 19, rangers at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve learned that a father and his adult son had gone swimming below the Tanalian Falls inside the southwest portion of the park and were caught by the current and swept down the river. The son was able to exit the river immediately, but the father disappeared.
Cass Bromley Selected as Superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Cassity (Cass) Bromley as superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. She begins her new assignment on September 24.
Notice of Inventory Completion: Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY discussed on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Park Service premieres My Park Story podcast, featuring stories from the public
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) is premiering a new podcast called My Park Story today about the stories of individuals who share unique connections to NPS in parks and in their communities. Volunteers, grant recipients, employees, park visitors, and others will tell their stories on how the NPS has impacted their lives.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO on Aug. 23
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Otohtoksinii (Thimbleberry)
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Most native groups ate these common berries. Thimbleberries are difficult to pick and because they do not keep well, they are usually eaten fresh.
Public Tip Results in Commercial Vehicles Being Pulled Over
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: TUPELO, Miss. - The Natchez Trace Parkway Park Rangers pulled over a carnival envoy on July 25, 2023.
BLM Idaho facilitates critical firefighting boost delivering surplus water tender to local fire department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: BRUNEAU, Idaho-In an effort to bolster wildfire response capabilities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District has facilitated the transfer of a surplus wildland fire water tender to the Bruneau Volunteer Fire Department through the Rural Fire Readiness Program. The transfer comes at no cost...
Collaboration promotes efficiency in Midwest Region fuels projects
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: In April 2023, NPS Midwest Region staff were joined by four members of the Western Area Fire Management team based at Denali National Park & Preserve in Alaska to conduct prescribed fires in the Midwest Region. The fire season in Alaska had not yet started, making it the perfect time to lend a hand to...
Notice of Inventory Completion: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI discussed on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council Virtual Meeting on Aug. 23
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Trails Center hosts Native American History Weekend
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Aug. 26 and 27 for an entire weekend devoted to Native American history.
Running Eagle Falls Trailhead
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The Running Eagle Falls Trailhead is in the Two Medicine area of the park, past the entrance station.
Pozo Nuevo Road Re-opened For Public Use
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: AJO ARIZONA - Pozo Nuevo Road repairs are complete, and the road is now re-open to public use. Bates Well Road closed on April 4, 2023 from the intersection of Growler Wash extending west to the boundary of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge to allow for heavy equipment usage to repair the roadbed.