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News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management today announced publication of a Public Land Order protecting 2,598 acres of public lands at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge from future mining for 100 years. These protections replace another recently expired order, securing important wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Civil War Miniatures Exhibition Event to Raise Funds for Civil War Flag

News Release: GETTYSBURG, PA - The Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Gettysburg Foundation (GF) are proud to partner with the Artist Preservation Group (APG) for their upcoming miniatures exhibition at the GNMP Museum and Visitor Center from August 19 to 20. Proceeds from the event will be donated to GNMP for the purpose of conserving the 2nd North Carolina Infantry flag.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Nearly $200 Million Available for Drought and Climate Resiliency Projects as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced up to $195 million in funding opportunities available through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to develop a more resilient water supply, support cooperative watershed management and safeguard aquatic ecosystems. The funds come primarily from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s WaterSMART program, as well as from the Inflation Reduction Act and annual appropriations.

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Johnnie Herd Management Area Nuisance Wild Horse and Burro Gather

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management concluded the 2023 Johnnie Herd Management Area Nuisance Wild Horse and Burro Gather in Pahrump, Nev., on August 5, 2023. The BLM gathered and removed 16 wild horses and 115 wild burros.

Enjoy free admission, ranger-led programs and an outdoor movie on National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Wright Brothers National Memorial invites you to celebrate National Aviation Day with National Park Service rangers on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. In addition to free entrance for the day and a variety of ranger-led programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Planes" on the lawn of the visitor center. Movie attendees should bring blankets and chairs to watch the movie under the stars.

Montana Regulatory Program discussed on Aug. 7 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOI-BOR grant application closes on Sept. 3

WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I for Fiscal Year 2023 grant opened on Aug. 7.

Victory Gardens on the World War II Home Front

News Release: Victory Gardens. on the World War II Home Front. Faced with having to feed an expanded military and a hungry population, the US government reintroduced the idea of War Gardens from World War I. They rebranded them as Victory Gardens for World War II, and spelled out their purpose: The Victory Garden...

DOI-BOR grant application closes on April 2

WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grants For FY 2023 and FY 2024 grant opened on Aug. 7.

DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 7

F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. grant opened on Aug. 7.

Cane River Creole Magnolia Plantation Unit Closed During Highway 119 Repair

News Release: In an effort to ensure the safety and protection of the public, park staff, resources, and facilities, the Magnolia Plantation unit of Cane River Creole National Historical Park will be closed to the public starting Monday, Aug. 14, as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development begins...

Cane River Creole Celebrates the Birthday of the National Park Service

News Release: The Cane River region has a rich tradition of community celebrations and gatherings. Cane River Creole National Historical Park invites you to our celebration of the 107th birthday of the National Park Service on Saturday, August 26 at Oakland Plantation. There will be games and activities for children of all ages at the park’s first field day!.

DOI-BOR offers new grant application process starting Aug. 7

WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 grant opened on Aug. 7.

Post World War II Food

News Release: World War II brought several changes to what and how we eat. For example, members of the military traveled the globe during World War II, encountering different cuisines. When they returned, they brought back memories of those dishes. French, Italian, and Chinese food soon became popular in America beyond immigrant neighborhoods like Chinatowns and Little Italys.[1].

June: 124 notices published by Interior Department

By Interior Newswire | Aug 4, 2023

There were 124 notices published by the Interior Department in June, according to the Federal Register.

Jun Fujita

News Release: "Whether these flowers are rare or common they all have delicate languages and create vivid moods. I try to recreate these moods in my photographs." - Jun Fujita.

San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host public meeting

News Release: PRICE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management and the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council are pleased to announce an upcoming meeting of the Council on Aug. 31, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT at the Castle Valley Special Service District Building in Castle Dale, Utah. The meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and community members to come together and discuss important matters related to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area.

Trails Center hosts military living historians this weekend

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Experience life as a frontier soldier this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with an 1860s military encampment.

Access across the top of Boysen Dam will be temporarily interrupted

News Release: MILLS, Wyo. - Access across the top of Boysen Dam will be temporarily interrupted as the Bureau of Reclamation prepares for and performs testing of spillway gates during the week of Aug. 21, 2023.

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