News from April 2023
Eight Projects in Upper Colorado Basin Region to benefit from $585 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investment for Aging Infrastructure
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY- The Department of the Interior recently announced a nearly $585 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for infrastructure repairs on water delivery systems. Funds will support 83 projects across all five Reclamation regions, including eight projects in the Upper Colorado Basin Region.
Notification of estimated spring restoration flow schedules on the Trinity River
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: WEAVERVILLE, Calif. - The Trinity Management Council’s recommended water releases from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River are scheduled to begin increasing on Sunday, April 16. Each year, the Trinity Management Council advances a flow schedule based on the expected amount of water available to support salmon restoration efforts on the Trinity River.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site to Host Financial Literacy Program
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site to Host.
Loop Road
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: The 3.8-mile loop road travels around the perimeter of the battlefield. There are several pull-offs for vehicles and wayside displays that provide insight into the history of the park. You may listen to an audio tour at each pull-off designated for vehichles. In addition to driving, you may walk, run...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $585 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Repair Aging Water Infrastructure, Advance Drought Resilience
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: YUMA, Ariz. - Today during a visit to the Imperial Dam, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton announced a nearly $585 million...
Kate Hammond selected as the next National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The National Park Service has selected Kate Hammond to serve as the next Intermountain Regional Director.
Increased visitor and program access in April 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
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.
Cypress Camp Trail Fire Receives Precipitation
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - Fire behavior on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve has decreased significantly today with precipitation over the fire area. Creeping and smoldering continues to be observed in the prairies and pines. Current mapping puts the fire at 9,749 acres and containment has increased to 67%.
Turkey Run Park will close to vehicles starting April 10
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
On Monday, April 10, the National Park Service (NPS) will close the Turkey Run Loop Road and parking lots so that construction workers can repair and repave road surfaces.
McKay Dam releases may increase, cause higher stream levels
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: PENDLETON, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation advises people near or around McKay Creek downstream of McKay Reservoir to exercise caution due to potential dangers associated with high flows and fluctuating water levels between the reservoir and the Umatilla River.
Reclamation taking proactive measures in the Lahontan Valley to address record-breaking snowpack, flood concerns
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - In response to record breaking snowpack conditions in the Sierra Nevada, Reclamation is working with Churchill County, city of Fallon, and Truckee-Carson Irrigation District to implement proactive measures to help mitigate flooding this spring.
Reclamation announces Yakima basin April water supply forecast
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: YAKIMA, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation’s April 2023 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will be adequate to meet irrigation demands this season. The April total water supply available for the April-September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% of entitlements and junior water rights will receive 82% of entitlements.
Fresno Dam Modification to Start and Tailwater Fishing Access Site Closure
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. ─ The Contractor selected to complete the Fresno Dam Safety Modifications, NW Construction, plans to begin mobilization activities the week of April 17, 2023. Initial site activities are anticipated to include mobilization of equipment and materials, installation of monitoring wells, and site preparatory work.
Crews Make Headway on Cypress Camp Trail Fire, Now 40% Contained
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - Fire crews made significant progress today on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire with containment rising to 40%, up 30% from yesterday. The fire is currently 9,722 acres.
Teacher Ranger Teacher Program at Palo Alto Battlefield NHP
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: Teacher Ranger Teacher Program at Palo Alto Battlefield NHP.
Enjoy the View Like Tyler Walsh
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: How do you enjoy the view?
May 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - May brings an abundance of blooming ʻōhiʻa lehua blossoms throughout the park, and a plethora of special events from live music, to Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, living history performances and more. Mark your calendar for these May events.
BLM extends South Hills seasonal closure to April 28
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho- Due to the extensive snowpack lingering in the South Hills area south of Twin Falls, the Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure to Friday, April 28, 2023. According to conversations with Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), mule deer herds continue to need protection in this area, which is still open to the public for non-motorized use.
Voyageurs National Park Reservations for 2023 Boat Tours and North Canoe Programs Open April 15
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: Voyageurs National Park staff announce ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage reservations open at 9:00 am CST on April 15 for the 2023 season.
National Park Service Seeks Request for Proposals (RFP) for the East Potomac Tennis Center
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to lease, operate, and maintain the East Potomac Tennis Center at 1090 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242. The site includes outdoor courts, indoor courts under a bubble, and an office with attached restrooms/locker rooms. The National Park Service is seeking a continuation of the tennis operations to attract diverse visitors and serve the surrounding community as well as visitors to the park.