Interior Newswire News
What did Interior Department publish on July 12?
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on July 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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) Primary Announcement (6 task statements grant opened on July 13.
Agate Hosted Successful Inaugural Campout Under the Stars
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Tents mixed with tipis at Agate Fossil Beds for one of the first times since Chief Red Cloud camped here with his friend and rancher James Cook. This past weekend, over 30 visitors roasted s’mores, listened to stories, and stargazed into Agate’s famously dark night sky.
Furnace Town Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: The Furnace Town Historic Site is a historic preserve which explores the story of Furnace Town, an old company town that existed in the mid-19th century. Located within Pocomoke State Forest and the Nassawango Creek Preserve, Furnace Town was built by the Maryland Iron Company to house workers for the...
Rainbow Fire Update
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Sedro Woolley, WA - The Rainbow Fire remains active in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The fire is approximately two acres in size and was detected on Monday, July 10.
BLM Bishop Field Office partners with communities to reduce wildfire risk
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office recently sponsored Chipper Days events for homeowners in the communities of 40 Acres, near Bishop, CA, and Granite View, near Lone Pine, CA. Fire crews from the Bishop Field Office and Inyo National Forest participated by bringing...
Public input sought on draft air tour management plan for Bandelier National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: INTERIOR, New Mexico - The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) and associated environmental assessment proposed for Bandelier National Monument.
2022 George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Congratulations to the 2022 Regional Award Recipients.
Sledding at the Alkali Flat Trailhead
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: The Alkali Flat trailhead parking area offers incredible sledding opportunities on White Sands National Park's gypsum dunes in the heart of the park. Incredible views of White Sands and the surrounding mountains greet you on the top of the tallest dunes accessible by the dunes drive.
Sledding at the Roadrunner Picnic Area
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: The Roadrunner Picnic area provides an incredible place to go sledding with your friends and family. 40 feet dunes rise out of the parking lot with incredibe views of the San Andres and Sacramento mountains and white dunes running for miles.
Oregon and California National Historic Trails Summer 2023 Newsletter
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Read the latest project updates and completions from the National Trails Office of the National Park Service (NPS).
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and partners to offer adaptive programs
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: GATLINBURG, Tenn.- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in partnership with Knox County, Catalyst Sports, and Friends of the Smokies, will make public lands more accessible for visitors of all abilities by offering three adaptive programs this summer. Rangers and volunteers will lead one biking and two hiking programs using off-road wheelchairs and adaptive mountain bikes on three trails evaluated for adaptive equipment.
Tribal Historic Preservation Program ACE Fellowship
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking a Tribal Historic Preservation Program Fellow. The Fellow will help support the State, Tribal, and Local Plans & Grants Division (STLPG) in tracking and reviewing applications submitted by federally recognized Tribes to enter into agreements with Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO).
The Road to 'Separate But Equal'
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: The Road to “Separate But Equal".
Golden Gate National Recreation Area announces environmental assessment for city-managed Ocean Beach project
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO-In support of work to mitigate shoreline erosion and the effects of sea level rise, Golden Gate National Recreation Area has begun an environmental assessment for the City of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. By granting the city an easement to construct a seawall and associated infrastructure, a nearby wastewater system will be protected and existing public access to the southern portion of Ocean Beach will be preserved.
Glacier Bay Releases Final Wilderness Management Plan and Decision Document
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a plan for managing the designated Wilderness lands and waters of Glacier Bay National Park.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Franklin Furnace, Ohio
By Interior Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event August 11-12, 2023, offering approximately 30 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Ohio Horse Park, 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
BLM Lakeview District Hires Three New Employees
By Interior Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: LAKEVIEW, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District Office has hired three new employees, Steve Yates, Courtney Sheldon, and Chris Stout.
Mojave National Preserve Selects New Deputy Superintendent Debra Hughson
By Interior Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: BARSTOW, Calif. - Mojave National Preserve Superintendent Mike Gauthier announced the selection of Debra Hughson as Deputy Superintendent of Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument in California. Debra will become the fourth Deputy Superintendent at the preserve and the first for the monument.
2022 George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service
By Interior Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: Excellence in Volunteer Management Staff Award.