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News Release: Story and Photos by Catherine Schmitt.

Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana Department of Transportation, Indianapolis, IN on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Fatality at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: On Sunday, July 2, 2023, a 25-year-old male from Providence, Rhode Island died after falling and being pulled underwater at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. His body was recovered last evening. West Creek Falls is located on the east side of the park.

Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Mount Baldy Summit Hikes offered at National Park

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger every Sunday and Friday in July to enjoy spectacular views from the top of one of the tallest dunes in the national park. Meet at the Mount Baldy parking lot on Friday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm or on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Mount Baldy is closed for general public use due to public safety and restoration concerns, but these ranger-led hikes allow visitors to safely experience this great park resource.

Notice of Inventory Completion: Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX discussed on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on July 3

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Experimental Populations discussed on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Get to know Acadia's Precious Pollinators

News Release: Story and Illustrations by Jack Byrley.

Chattahoochee River closing from Chattahoochee Nature Center to Whitewater Creek due to high E. coli levels

News Release: SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.-Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) is extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River today from Johnson Ferry to the East Palisades-Whitewater Creek Unit due to elevated levels of E. coli contamination, which poses risks to health. This precautionary measure...

Network to Freedom Exhibit Unveiling, July Calendar, and 160th Anniversary of the Knoxville Campaign Commemoration

News Release: NICHOLASVILLE, KY - The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument is currently open 7-days a week. The building will be open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.

Terrestrial Vegetation Monitoring 2019 Data Summary for Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

News Release: Importance. Vegetation communities are dynamic entities whose species composition, abundance, distribution, and structure are influenced by environmental factors and impacts from natural and anthropogenic disturbances. The diversity of plants within the southeastern Coastal Plain contributes to a range...

Terrestrial Vegetation Monitoring 2019 Data Summary for Cape Hatteras National Seashore

News Release: Overview. Vegetation communities are dynamic entities influenced by environmental factors and impacts from natural and anthropogenic disturbances. The diversity of plants within the southeastern Coastal Plain contributes to a range of ecological services, provides habitat and resources to an array of...

Blow-Me-Down Farm and the Country Place Era

News Release: Between about 1870 and 1930, some Americans experienced a tremendous growth of wealth and time for leisure activities. Meanwhile, the extension of railroads made long-distance travel faster and easier. During this so-called Country Place Era, many wealthy families established rural estates including...

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up to $5 Million Available for WaterSMART Funding Opportunities

By Interior Newswire | Jun 30, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - Reclamation today announced a notice of funding opportunity through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the WaterSMART Basin Study Program for the development of hydrologic information and water management tools that improve modeling and forecasting capabilities.

Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend

By Interior Newswire | Jun 30, 2023

News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies. These areas consist of multiple reservoirs, surrounding lands, and campgrounds across the state of Montana, including Anita Reservoir, ...

Information Panel: A Heroine's Home

News Release: Beyond the trees stands a Victorian house as unique as its owner. This house was built for Clara Barton in 1891 by Edward and Edwin Baltzley as part of the National Chautauqua at Glen Echo. With 30 rooms serving as offices, bedrooms, and storage, the house served as a home for Miss Barton and her staff...

Myrtle Point Park

News Release: Myrtle Point Park is a 192-acre park nestled on a peninsula that juts into the Patuxent River. The park is one of the most significant undeveloped tracts along the Patuxent River and is noted for its pristine shoreline, tidal wetlands, forests and documented archaeological sites. Some historic sites date back more than 9,000 years. The park provides a peaceful setting for a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, picnicking, wildlife watching and more.

The Sierra Nevada Monitor: Spring 2023

News Release: The Sierra Nevada Monitor is the newsletter for the Sierra Nevada Inventory and Monitoring Network. This issue features: the relentless winter of 2022-2023, our 2023 field season, wetland data headway, recent web articles and resource briefs, highlights from the annual spring network meeting, the ¿field...

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