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17 press releases or notices published in April by Department of Interior
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 17 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in April.
Morristown National Historical Park July 15 & 16 Women’s History Events
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: Morristown National Historical Park. July 15 & 16 Women’s History Events, Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Phillis Wheatley. Saturday, July 15: Elizabeth Cady Stanton: All Men and Women are Created Equal!. Sunday, July 16: Phillis Wheatley: An Enslaved Poet. Free Admission. MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical...
Remembering Our Nation’s Splendid Little War on Chickamauga Battlefield
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, July 22, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host special programs commemorating the 125th anniversary of Camp George H. Thomas’ establishment on Chickamauga Battlefield. Living historians, portraying Spanish-American War soldiers, will conduct informal...
Kenilworth Aquatic Garden’s Lotus and Water Lily Festival marks a “Peak Week” of blooms from July 15-22
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-Join the National Park Service for the 2023 Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Experience the annual blooming of lotus and water lily flowers, enjoy music and dance performances, arts and crafts, ranger-led tours, and more! The festival will begin Saturday, July 15 and runs through Saturday, July 22 with extended, nighttime hours on Thursday, Friday and both Saturdays!.
Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Illegal Backcountry Packrafting Trip in Grand Canyon National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Following an investigation by rangers of the National Park Service (NPS), Samuel H. Edwards pled guilty to leading an illegal packrafting trip in Grand Canyon National Park. On May 15, 2023, Edwards entered a guilty plea on misdemeanor charges of leading a backcountry packrafting trip without a permit and entering a restricted area.
Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces Community Pit #1 safety project comment period and open house
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a reclamation safety project of the area known as Community Pit #1 in the Robledo Mountains. An Environmental Assessment has been posted at:.
Iron Hills Trail System
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: Nestled in Color Country between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park lies the 29 miles of trails that make up the Iron Hills Trail System. The Iron Hills Trail System welcomes non-motorized users of all kinds on its network of paved paths. Not only is the system a premier bike destination, but the trails are also open to hikers, trail runners, wildlife viewers, and even include four miles of trails designated for equestrian use.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA, Mont. - During a visit to Montana today, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced a $185 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management nationwide in fiscal year 2023 and to assist land managers in planning for wildfire ...
Paradise Picnic Area
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Season: Summer (June to September). * The Paradise Picnic Area is typically open late June to late September depending on weather and road conditions. Overview. * The Paradise Picnic Area is located 11 miles northeast of Longmire on the Paradise Valley Road on the right side; 0.5 mile southeast of the...
Fire danger increased to moderate
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: WESTERN WY - Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to "moderate" for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. The potential for fire activity has increased due to summer drying of vegetation combined with warmer and windier conditions.
Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum is located at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The visitor center features exhibits on local natural and cultural history, as well as recreation opportunities. These exhibits go into detail on Ice Age Floods, Military History, 19th Century Native American Boarding Schools, and more.
DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting July 13
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement One Task Statement grant opened on July 13.
Vessel Anchoring Information for Glen Canyon NRA
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: During this busy boating season, the National Park Service (NPS) would like to remind visitors that pin anchoring vessels is illegal in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes the placement of metal stakes in any holes within the sandstone, even if the hole is pre-existing. Authorized methods...
Assistant Secretary Estenoz Highlights President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda in St. Louis
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited St. Louis, Missouri this week to highlight the President’s Investing in America agenda and new and increased funding through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) that are restoring America’s lands and waters and expanding access to the outdoors.
Fort Boykin
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Fort Boykin is a small, forested park in Isle of Wight County, Virginia which overlooks the James River. The site’s history dates to 1623 when the colonizers at Jamestown constructed a triangular fort to protect themselves from attacks by the original inhabitants of the land, the Warraskoyack. Since...
Pika Fire Update, July 12, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Pika Fire. Location: Just west of North Dome. Elevation: 7,100 feet. Discover date: June 29, 2023. Size: 40 acres. Cause: Lightning. Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of...
Mesa Verde National Park Invites Public Comment on Fire Management Plan, Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MESA VERDE, CO - The National Park Service (NPS) has released an environmental assessment (EA) evaluating the impacts of the Proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP) at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP) and Yucca House National Monument (YHNM) (collectively, “the parks"). The FMP EA considers wildland fire...
DOI-BLM grant application closes on Sept. 28
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) Award One task statement grant opened on July 13.
Adopt a BLM wild horse during Cheyenne frontier days
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Cheyenne, Wyo - The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor a wild horse adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days on the south side of S. Lions Park Drive in Lions Park.
Play in the Park at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Enjoy lawn games on the Mansion lawn and porch every weekend, all summer long (weather permitting). Play classic games like croquet, bocce ball, and checkers, or modern twists like Giant Jenga!.