News from April 2023
Reducing deer numbers and removing invasive plants are key to long-term forest health
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
Filing of Plats of Survey: Idaho discussed on April 7 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed as Cause of Three California Condor Mortalities in Arizona
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Marble Canyon, Arizona - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed as the cause of mortality for three California condors found in northern Arizona, according to wildlife officials. The Arizona-Utah population moves throughout northern Arizona and southern Utah, using the landscape...
Park Announces Finding of No Significant Impact for Fire Management Plan
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Channel Islands National Park Fire Management Plan (FMP) Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA was initially released for public comment in October 2022.
Free Entrance Saturday, April 22 at Point Park on Lookout Mountain in Celebration of National Park Week
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Point Park, located atop Lookout Mountain and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Saturday, April 22, 2023, to celebrate the first day of National Park Week.
Agency Information Collection Activities; USGS Water Use Data and Research Program Announcement discussed on April 7 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
April 22 and 23, 2023 Spring Encampment at Jockey Hollow
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Morristown, NJ - Jockey Hollow will come to life on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, when re-enactors from across the northeast arrive for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on the life and times of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's an event full of activities for the whole family.
Andersonville NHS Announces Park Day Clean-up Event
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: NR23-02. Andersonville NHS Announces Park Day Clean-up Event. ANDERSONVILLE, Ga.-On Saturday, April 15, 2023 Andersonville National Historic Site, in partnership with American Battlefield Trust, will host Park Day, a volunteer event. The park is inviting interested volunteers to come out to Andersonville...
Humboldt River Field Office has finalized the Environmental Assessment for Valmy Development
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: WINNEMUCCA, Nev.- A Finding of No Significant Impact, and Decision Record are now finalized for the Plan of Operations Amendment (Plan) for the Valmy Development Expansion of the Marigold Mine. The purpose of the development will be to mine for gold.
Kate Hammond selected as the next National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service has selected Kate Hammond to serve as the next Intermountain Regional Director. Hammond brings almost 30 years of experience in park administration and strategic planning to the regional office and its parks and programs. She has served as the deputy regional director since 2016. Hammond begins her new role on April 10.
Interior Department discusses Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Rights of Entry on April 7
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Measurement of Gas on April 7
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Horse Shed at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: The Horse Shed, designed by Theodor Muller and built in 1961, was originally constructed to house Mary Rockefeller's horses. This rehabilitated Rockefeller Horse Shed was designed by SAS Architects of Burlington, VT. The building is off the grid with a vertically integrated 230 watt solar photovoltaic system.
Central High School NHS to increase visitor and program access in April 2023
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Little Rock, Arkansas - Beginning Tuesday, April 11, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will increase public access inside the site’s visitor center and on scheduled ranger-led programming.
Interior Department discusses Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Alabama Beach Mouse, Baldwin County, AL; Categorical Exclusion on April 7
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Technical Evaluation Surveys on April 7
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Searcy, Arkansas
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: FLOWOOD, Miss.- The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on April 14-15, 2023, at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Dr, Searcy, Arkansas 72143.
North Rim to reopen June 2 for 2023 summer season
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Friday, June 2 at 6 a.m. to mark the official start of the 2023 season. Following a record-setting snow season, this delayed opening is necessary to ensure the safe plowing of State Route 67 and allow staff to reopen visitor facilities on the North Rim.
BLM to extend Chinese Peak—Blackrock Canyon seasonal closures
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Pocatello, ID - Due to excessive snow and muddy conditions throughout the area, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is delaying the opening of the Chinese Peak-Blackrock Trails System, located north and west of Pocatello. The trails are seasonally closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles from Nov. 16 to April 15 each year.
Zion National Park shares Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program Application Best Practices
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - Zion National Park is looking back on a successful year of issuing permits for hikers to visit Angels Landing.