Interior Newswire News
Frederick Douglass Home to reopen July 4
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- Join us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site on July 4! The celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, and a dramatic portrayal of Douglass’s famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?".
Thompson Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Just under 4.5 miles away from Long Wharf sits Thompson Island. It is both the closest island to Boston and one of the biggest islands in the harbor at 169.9 upland acres. Today, the island is home to the Outward-Bound Education Center. The island boasts salt marshes, a wetland, and remnants of fruit orchards.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants discussed on June 22 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Be Fire Aware: Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: MEDFORD, Ore. - Due to an increase in natural and human-caused fires and the approaching holiday weekend, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon. Starting June 23, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., certain activities on BLM-managed lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties will be restricted to prevent human-caused fire and reduce wildfire potential.
Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: During the July 4th holiday weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement weekend. Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert July 1 through 3 to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Penn State University, Matson Museum of Anthropology, University Park, PA on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Alexa Viets named superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Petersburg, Va. - The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Alexa Viets as the new superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia. She is expected to begin her tour of duty in mid-August.
Evening on the Lake: Remembering David McCullough
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Please join us for another Evening on the Lake on Tuesday, June 27, at 7:00 PM in the historic Club House. Park Ranger Doug Bosley will be "Remembering David McCullough" by leading an interactive discussion on his life, work, and influence. Ranger Doug will encourage the audience to share what Mr. McCullough and his books mean to them.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Scott Teodorski named superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (Richmond,)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Richmond, Va. - The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Scott Teodorski as the new superintendent of both Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July.
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the proposed Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Stillwater Field Office is initiating a 30-day public comment period seeking input on the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the proposed Clan Alpine Horse Gather. To help inform the BLM’s decision, BLM is seeking public comments and...
National Park Service to host a Highland Light rededication ceremony
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.- On Thursday, June 28, Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) and its park partner, Eastern National (EN) will host a public ceremony to unveil the recently restored Highland Light in Truro. The ceremony will take place at 10 am at the lighthouse and will include remarks from park Superintendent Brian Carlstrom, as well as sentiments from Kevin Kissling, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern National.
Travel Blog: Death Valley National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: The hottest and driest national park in the United States doesn’t seem like it would appeal to everyone but if you have time to visit Death Valley National Park (DEVA), located in the Mojave Desert, it will not disappoint. DEVA is vast, covering 3.4 million acres, and its unique ecosystems attract tourists each year.
Lake Mead NRA experiences six fatalities over Father’s Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) saw multiple fatalities both on land and water this past weekend. Three people were killed in a multiple-car accident, two died by drowning, and one died of an apparent suicide. In addition, 23 people were rescued by park rangers, who also responded to criminal incidents, including assault, theft, and drug use.
The Racial Integrity Act, 1924: An Attack on Indigenous Identity
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: At the beginning of the 20th century, the eugenics movement was gaining momentum. Eugenics is the practice of controlling reproduction to alter the genetic characteristics of a population. Some advocates of eugenics believe that methods like selective “breeding" and sterilization would benefit human...
Hurricane Ridge area will reopen June 27 after fire
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: PORT ANGELES, Wash. - Olympic National Park will reopen the Hurricane Ridge area on June 27 after a fire destroyed the historic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7.
Two summer naturalization programs to be held this summer
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site is pleased to announce that it will host two naturalization ceremonies this summer. As in previous years, these ceremonies will take place close to the Fourth of July and Constitution Day. The first will be Friday, July 7; the...
Interior Department discusses Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Use of Electric Bicycles in the National Park System on June 21
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Guide to the De Soto National Memorial Resource Management Records, 1939-2013
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: This finding aid describes the De Soto National Memorial Resource Management Records, managed on behalf of the park at the South Florida Collections Management Center. For access to the collection or for more information, contact the archivist.