News from April 2023


Service Signs Agreement to Advance Collaborative Conservation of At-Risk Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI), announced today a memorandum of understanding which formalizes the Wildlife Conservation Initiative (WCI), a collaborative partnership focused on advancing the conservation of at-risk and listed species within private working forests nationwide.


As Grizzly Bears Emerge from Dens, Wildlife Managers Ask Public to Help Keep Bears Wild

As grizzly bears begin to emerge from their dens this spring in search of food, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other wildlife managers are asking for the help of residents and visitors in grizzly country to #KeepBearsWild.


NR 23-06: Pleasant Grove closing for parking lot paving

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Pleasant Grove Recreation Area at Dale Hollow Lake in Celina, Tennessee, is closing to all recreational use beginning on or around April 6, 2023, to repair, pave and stripe the parking lot.


Reclamation announces public meeting to discuss Buffalo Bill Reservoir water supply and water operations

The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Buffalo Bill Reservoir Water Information Meeting in Powell, Wyoming.


Reclamation announces temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir

The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a recreation area temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir on April 5 while CAL FIRE is conducting overwater air rescue training for a statewide class.


Reclamation announces New Melones Lake summer operating hours and temporary closures

The Bureau of Reclamation will begin to phase in summer operating hours at New Melones beginning April 1.


Congressional Record publishes “Senate Committee Meetings” in the Daily Digest section on March 29

The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on March 29.


Congressional Record publishes “LOWER ENERGY COSTS ACT” in the House section on March 30

“LOWER ENERGY COSTS ACT” was published on pages H1662-H1668 of the Congressional Record on March 30.


Ranger Hikes, Book Signing, and Vintage Baseball to Commemorate the 161st Shiloh Battle Anniversary

Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh by offering a variety of real-time hikes from Thursday, April 6, through Saturday, April 8, a book signing, and then a Vintage Baseball double-header baseball game on Saturday, April 15.


Fourth grade class at San Francisco elementary school wins park’s 50th anniversary poster contest

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO-Appreciation, stewardship, education, preservation and inspiration - these words adorn the winning artwork submitted for Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s 50th anniversary poster contest. The talented students of Ms. Szetzo’s fourth grade class at Gordon J. Lau Elementary used colored pencils to create their vision for the park’s future.


Shenandoah National Park announces public meeting to discuss Old Rag pilot program

News Release: LURAY, VA - Shenandoah National Park will host a virtual public meeting April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to share analysis of the data collected during the Old Rag pilot program.


Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Kicks Off 2023 Presenter Series, “Lincoln In Historical Memory”, With Guest Speaker Todd Van Beck

News Release: HODGENVILLE Ky - The first presenter of the year, Todd Van Beck, will kick off the 2023 presenter series, “Lincoln in Historical Memory", on Friday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). This free program will take place at the Abraham Birthplace National Historical Park Visitor Center Auditorium.


Self-Governance PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; Notice of Meeting discussed on April 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Record Snowfall at Great Basin National Park

News Release: BAKER, NV - The winter of 2022-2023 has brought record snowfall to the South Snake Range and Great Basin National Park. On April 1, 2023, two of three snowpack measurement locations within the park revealed snowpack depths several inches greater than records set in 1952 and 2005.


Interior Department publishes 106 notices in February

There were 106 notices published by the Interior Department in February, according to the Federal Register.


Interior Department discusses HEARTH Act Approval of Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado Leasing Ordinance on April 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


A Meddling Royal Official: Turnout at a Famous Colonial Election in Westchester County, New York

News Release: A Meddling Royal Official: Turnout at a Famous Colonial Election in Westchester County in 1733.


Find Your “Park Story” at Haleakalā National Park during the return of National Park Week April 22-30, 2023

News Release: KULA, Maui - Haleakalā National Park is hosting a week of fun during National Park Week and encouraging all to share their special connections with the park. All National Park Week events are free but park entrance fees still apply.


New traffic pattern coming April 15 to the northern section of George Washington Memorial Parkway

News Release: McLean, Va.- On Saturday, April 15, the National Park Service (NPS) will implement a new, temporary traffic pattern on George Washington Memorial Parkway between I-495 and Route 123 for the next phase of the North Parkway Rehabilitation Project. Drivers should observe traffic signs, respect the 40-mph speed limit, expect delays through narrow travel lanes and plan alternate routes.


Serving in the Congress, 1790 to 1800

News Release: Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress, meeting in Congress Hall in Philadelphia from 1790 to 1800. What was a day in session like? What occupied the men when they were not in session?