News from April 2023
Dr. Robert “Bob” Engler with ERDC conference room dedication
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
A conference room in the Environmental Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center was recently dedicated in memory of a longtime employee, the late Dr. Robert “Bob” Engler.
MaineDOT seeks permit for proposed work in Cathance River tributary in Topsham
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from the Maine Department of Transportation for proposed work in an unnamed tributary to the Cathance River where it crosses under Interstate 295 in Topsham, Maine.
Strengthening Partnerships Starts from the Inside – People First
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Strengthening relationships is as important within an organization as it is with external mission partners.
Women of NAD: Lydia Williams
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Lydia Williams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division chief of real estate, was in junior high school when she first took a civics class. The class made her decide then that she would become an attorney.
Roundtables serve stakeholders mega project update
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Nashville District leaders, engineers and project managers hosted stakeholder roundtables this week to provide updates and an opportunity to visit the district’s two mega construction projects.
Energy program leads path for $67 million Rock Island Arsenal project
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has signed off on a $67 million Energy Resilience & Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) contract to provide Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) with secure, self-sufficient energy.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Grays Harbor maintenance dredging April 5
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to conduct Grays Harbor maintenance dredging in the Outer Harbor from April 5, with the USACE hopper dredge vessels Yaquina and Essayons.
LA District Command team discuss future projects during Arizona visit
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Los Angeles District Commander Col. Julie Balten led a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review several military and civil works project sites Mar. 14-17 in Arizona.
Secretary Haaland Announces Nearly $50 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Department of the Interior announced nearly $50 million in new allocations from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management in fiscal year 2023.
In Oregon, Secretary Haaland Highlights Investments in Wildland Fire and Outdoor Recreation Economies
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in Oregon this weekend to highlight Biden-Harris administration investments to support wildland fire preparedness, water management and outdoor recreation opportunities across the state.
OSMRE announces more than $126 million to reclaim abandoned coal mines
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to create good-paying jobs and address legacy pollution harming communities across the nation, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced today more than $126.5 million in fiscal year 2023 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee-based grants available to States and Tribes for AML reclamation efforts that continue to protect the health and safety of Americans and restore the environment.
Indian Affairs awards $3 Million in Tribal tourism grants
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced today the awarding of more than $3 million in Tribal Tourism Grant Program funding to 30 federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP Seeks Volunteers for Park Care Day!
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: HODGENVILLE, Ky - Are you good with planting seeds? Do you know your way around a garden? Can you operate power tools? Well, we have a job for you!.
Biden Takes Sweeping Federal Action Disregarding Local Communities
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
President Joe Biden held a so-called "Conservation in Action Summit," where he announced a unilateral decision to lock up massive amounts of new land and water. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
Bull Lake
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail includes Bull Lake Rd in Northwestern Montana. Here glacial Lake Missoula reached all the way up the valley to where Bull Lake sits today.
Commonsense Wildfire Solutions Start With Active Management
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing promoting solutions to address the catastrophic wildfires that plague American forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
Republicans Start Comprehensive Look at Bringing Endangered Species Act Into 21st Century
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing that started the examination of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including any improvements that can be made to help species, habitat and people. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
Committee Explores Bipartisan Solutions for Tribal Autonomy
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills to increase tribal authority and control over their lands. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
Committee Continues Investigating Onshore Leasing Actions, Despite Ongoing Silence from Biden Administration
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led all committee Republicans in a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, once again asking for transparency on the administration’s actions on onshore oil and gas development. In part, the members wrote:
ICYMI — Manchin: The Biden Admin panders to climate activists. I won't support their nominees.
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Houston Chronicle published an op-ed from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.