News from April 2023


Carlene Schultz - Biological Science Technician

News Release: Carlene (Carly) Schultz. Biological Science Technician. Southwest Alaska I&M Network. National Park Service. 240 W. 5th Avenue. Anchorage, AK 99501. (907) 644-3687. carlene_schultz [at] nps.gov. Education. M.Sc. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Marine Biology, 2014. B.S. University of Alaska Anchorage, Biological...


Congressional Record publishes “URGENT NEED FOR PERMITTING REFORM TO SECURE AMERICA'S ENERGY FUTURE” in the House section on March 28

“URGENT NEED FOR PERMITTING REFORM TO SECURE AMERICA'S ENERGY FUTURE” was published on pages H1518-H1521 of the Congressional Record on March 28.


15 notices published in week ending March 18 by Interior Department

There were 15 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending March 18, according to the Federal Register.


Book Signing by Author Lori Hines at the Painted Desert Inn, Petrified Forest National Park

News Release: Petrified Forest National Park is honored to host a book signing with Lori Hines at the Painted Desert Inn on Saturday, April 8th. The author has written a series of four murder mysteries, including Visions of Time which features Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. Lori will be giving out some Advanced Reading Copies of her first children's book, Elementals: Magical Journeys.


Junior Ranger Day 2023

News Release: Celebrate National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, by visiting Petersburg National Battlefield. Stopover at Tour Stop 5 of the Eastern Front Tour Road from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for a few family-oriented Junior Ranger activities. During a one-mile self-paced physical activity trail, participants will "work out" like animals of the park and Civil War soldiers.


El Morro Campground

News Release: El Morro National Monument operates a free, nine-site campground with two vault toilets year-round. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic table, and ground grill for fires. During the warmer months, water is available in spigots centrally located along the campground loop. When overnight temperatures begin to drop below freezing, water is turned off for the season. One site, No. 5, is handicapped accessible.


UPDATE: George W. Childs Park Vandals Identified

News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- UPDATE: Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to thank the public for the outpouring of tips related to the recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, PA. Those responsible for the graffiti on the Brooks Woolen Mill ruins and the original 1892 date stone have been identified, located, and charges are pending. No other information is being released at this time. Updates will be provided.


To the Moon and Back: A Revolution in Transportation

News Release: The Transportation Revolution. Transportation. It’s probably something most of us do not think much about. From cars, bikes, planes, and trains, most of us use some form of transportation to travel to work, school, appointments, and whatever else we do in life. Revolution. A term that can refer to a...


Jr Ranger Careers Day 2023

News Release: Come celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Saturday, April 8, 2023! This FREE family-friendly event will take place at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center, located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Visitors of all ages and abilities can learn about the different types of park rangers who help protect our Western Nebraska National Parks while exploring these different stations.


Valles Caldera Fishing Permit Applications Now Available for 2023-24 Fishing Season

News Release: Jemez Springs, NM - Anglers can now visit the park’s Fishing web page to fill out an application for their 2023-24 fishing permit. A State of New Mexico fishing license is required to fish within Valles Caldera and a backcountry vehicle pass is required for those wishing to drive into the backcountry to fish.


Reclamation announces fluctuation of Wind River flow downstream of Boysen Dam

The Bureau of Reclamation, in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), has scheduled a flushing flow in the Wind River downstream of Boysen Dam, according to Wyoming Area Manager, Lyle Myler.


Christine Dziedzina and Cathryn Todd selected to manage Reclamation's Human Resources Policy Office

The Bureau of Reclamation's Human Capital Officer Bryan Rainey announced the selection of Christine Dziedzina and Cathryn Todd as Human Resource Policy Office Managers.


Reclamation refurbishes intake structure at Trinity Powerplant

Work is underway at Trinity Reservoir as part of Reclamation’s ongoing dam maintenance


Biden-Harris administration awards $67 million construction contract for continued progress on the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project’s San Juan Lateral

The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a nearly $67 million contract award under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to SJ Louis Construction Inc., of Rockville, Minnesota, to provide potable water to the Navajo communities and the city of Gallup in northwest New Mexico.


Alcova Reservoir water levels rising for annual filling

The Bureau of Reclamation will begin the annual filling of Alcova Reservoir on Saturday, April 1 to an operating elevation of 5,498 feet.


Proposed Endangered Species Act protection for two native freshwater mussels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Texas heelsplitter as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and is proposing critical habitat.


States Receive $56 Million to Advance Conservation Efforts and Protect Vulnerable Wildlife

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing $56.5 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program to support conservation and stewardship efforts for imperiled wildlife and their habitats


4 Species May Need Endangered Species Act Protection

Service completes initial reviews on Endangered Species Act petitions for four species


$20M to Support Boating Infrastructure, Local Communities and Outdoor Recreation

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Grants to Support Boating Infrastructure, Local Communities and Outdoor Recreation


Grant Funding Will Advance a Novel Immune-based Strategy to Prevent White-nose Syndrome in North American Bats

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, today announced receipt of a more than $2.5 million grant to develop an innovative treatment to prevent white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease decimating North American bat populations.