News from April 2023
Fatality in Canyonlands National Park Maze District
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, Canyonlands National Park staff at Hans Flat received a visitor report of an unoccupied vehicle in the Maze District.
Highlights from our Urban Bird Treaty City Partnerships
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Urban Bird Treaty city partnerships have been busy protecting habitat and helping communities deepen their connections to birds! Partners in Albuquerque, NM, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Ogden, UT, and Anchorage, AK, have some great accomplishments to share from all their hard work making these cities healthier places for birds and people.
Volunteer Leaves National Defense for Natural Defense
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
After a long career with the Department of Defense, working on multi-million-dollar security programs and weapons systems for the U.S. Armed Forces and with partner nations, serving all over the Southeast and abroad, Tom Ress took refuge.
Century Trail: Behind the Scenes
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Sitting at a picnic table by a lake on Kodiak Island, halfway around the world from where she grew up, KT Tunstall marveled at the similarities.
Fremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
An acrylic painting of an American Wigeon is California’s entry in the 2023 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program art contest.
Rare bee found in Wisconsin by pollinator task force
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that protecting rare pollinators is a team effort. We’re pleased to share that a team of biologists made a remarkable find of a rare native bee at Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin.
Kodiak Refuge Inspires New Music
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Scottish-born singer-songwriter and 5X Platinum and Grammy-nominated musician KT Tunstall released an original piece of music inspired by her residency at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Kodiak, Alaska.
Celebrate Earth Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
On this Earth Day, folks in Alabama have a lot to celebrate thanks to a team at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge working to make one corner of the state a better place.
Trumpeter Swans: First Sign of Spring
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Although the first day of spring has technically passed, signs of spring are just beginning to peer their heads here at the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin
Fish Passage Projects Support Migrating Fish, Recreational Opportunities and Flood Prevention
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Across the country National Fish Passage Program projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help restore rivers, protect wildlife, support communities, and improve climate resilience.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Opening in Eastern North Carolina
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has a permanent position open for a Maintenance Worker to work as part of a Maintenance Action Team for national wildlife refuges in eastern North Carolina.
Current Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Weather and wildlife management activities have led to the temporary closures of several refuge roads to vehicles and/or general public access.
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge Expands Historic Hasty Point Plantation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Latest acquisition advances master planning initiative, provides greater access to new recreational and educational opportunities
Shed Antler Collection Begins May 1 in Teton County
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, National Elk Refuge, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced plans today for the opening of wildlife winter range at 6 am on May 1st, 2023 in Teton County Wyoming.
Lake Ashtabula West Crossing Campground to receive a $244,000 facelift
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $244,000 contract to AMG Construction Company, out of Banning, California, to update its Lake Ashtabula West Crossing Campground, near Valley City, North Dakota.
Oliver Fishing Pier Temp Closure
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes, Holt Resource Office would like to announce the temporary closure for improvements, maintenance and repairs of the Oliver Fishing Pier Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Corps to participate in multiagency permitting day in Mat-Su
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Staff members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District’s Regulatory Division will be available to meet with the public April 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. during a multiagency permitting information event at the Matanuska Susitna Borough in Palmer.
Corps to host public meeting on Robinson Lake restoration study
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on the Lower Pool 4 Robinson Lake habitat rehabilitation and enhancement study, and will host a public meeting May 17, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Wabasha-Kellogg High School.
Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes low levels impact recreation and safety
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Offices at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes are currently experiencing lower than normal lake levels.
Public comments sought on plan for Yorkinut Slough Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District and federal partner the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are constructing a habitat rehabilitation project for Yorkinut Slough in the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge near Brussels, Illinois, and are seeking comments on the project.