News from April 2023
BLM seeks public input on carbon dioxide sequestration proposal in Southwest Wyoming
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Kemmerer, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Kemmerer Field Office and Rock Springs Field Office are seeking public comment on a right-of-way for the proposed Southwest Wyoming Carbon Dioxide Sequestration project. If approved, the project would support the sequestration of carbon dioxide in sub-surface pore space in the Madison limestone and Nugget sandstone formations beneath Uinta, Sweetwater, and Lincoln counties.
Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on a draft plan to implement timed-entry reservations during peak visitation
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on a plan to implement a timed-entry reservation system at three park entrances during peak visitation hours during the summer months.
New Ranger Walks Share Local History
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: New Ranger Walks Share Local History Richland, WA. -Manhattan Project National Historical Park rangers will lead guided walks around downtown Richland on the first Wednesday of each month from May through August. The “Not So Secret City" walking tour is a free 2-hour guided walk through the heart of...
BLM plans prescribed fire project in NE Washington
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Republic, WA - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials will begin a prescribed fire project near Lambert Creek, located 6 miles east of Curlew Lake in Ferry County, Washington this week. The project will treat approximately 203 acres of residual materials following completion of the BLM’s Republic Forest Health Project. The project is expected to begin as soon as April 29, 2023, and could continue over several weeks, depending upon weather conditions.
My Park Story: Sarah Love
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: 1. Where are you from?. I grew up in Webster, New York, a town on Lake Ontario, near Rochester, in western NY. 2. What interested you in the National Park Service?. My family camping trips to the Adirondack State Park every summer are some of my favorite memories as a kid. Seeking the outdoors is something...
Celebrate the coast to be held May 6 at Point Arena
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: POINT ARENA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to invite the public to participate in “Celebrate the Coast," from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. May 6, at Point Arena. The event is free to the public and activities will be happening along the coastal trail between City Hall and the Lighthouse. Mendocino College Field Station, found along the trail, will be offering an open house.
BLM Kemmerer and Pinedale Extend Big Game Winter Range Closures
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: KEMMERER, Wyo. - Due to continuing winter conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer and Pinedale Field Offices are extending seasonal travel closures on big game winter range until 6 A.M. May 15. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is also delaying the start of shed hunting season, which will now open at 6 A.M. on May 15.
Proven to be a great IDEA
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Since 2019, Quincy Alexander, a research civil engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research Center (ERDC), has been shining a light on common barriers relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that are often faced in the workplace.
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area Welcomes Visitors for 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center at the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area opens to the public on Monday, May 1 for its 2023 visitor season.
Bike path rerouted at Chena Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
A recreational pedestrian and bicycle path will be rerouted temporarily beginning April 26 at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole.
Corps closes additional Mississippi River locks and dams due to high water levels
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, closed several Mississippi River locks and dams to all commercial and recreational traffic this past weekend and anticipates more closures in the coming days.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Pebble Mine Permit Appeal Decision
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) announced its decision to remand the Alaska District’s November 25, 2020 permit application denial of Pebble Limited Partnership’s (PLP) proposed mining operations in the Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska.
Stronger, Lighter, More Durable: Ultra-High Performance Concrete is key to a more sustainable and modern infrastructure network
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) works to modernize the nation’s infrastructure, it does so at a time when existing infrastructure components are operating well past their original lifespans.
USACE team ensures Army’s and DOD’s data is protected
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Rapid technological advancement has ushered in a time of near-constant innovation for the Department of Defense (DOD), bringing both previously unimaginable progress and a marked increase in threats.
New engineering index will strengthen coastal management decisions
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Coastlines are ever-changing. Whether from nonstop wave action, wind or storms, these landscapes constantly shift and reshape, causing challenges for coastal managers. In response, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) researchers have created a tool to help assess the resiliency of our nation’s coastlines and improve coastal management strategies.
Seasonal Snowmobile Trail To Close For The Season
By Interior Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: On Thursday, April 27, Cedar Breaks National Monument will close the seasonal snowmobile trail through the park. Snowmobile use inside Cedar Breaks National Monument is restricted to the designated trail along Rim Road (the road through the park). The closure is necessary to begin preparing for the 2023 summer season, including plowing the park road and removing winter operations signage.
From Antiquated to Automated: USACE wetland delineation tool helps revolutionize regulatory process
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, United States has lost more than half of its wetlands since the 1600s, and approximately 35 percent of the world’s wetlands were lost between 1970 and 2015.
Public Meeting for Former Pontiac Bombing Range in Richland County, S.C.
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will answer questions from residents living on the former Pontiac Bombing Range in eastern Richland County, during a public meeting May 1, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spring Valley High School Cafeteria, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, in Columbia, S.C.
USACE Jacksonville invites public to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, CSRM Feasibility Study Draft Report presentation, discussion
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
USACE Jacksonville and its partner, St. Johns County, invite the public to a presentation and discussion of the Draft Report and Environmental Assessment for the Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study May 11, 2023, from 6-8 p.m.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases first of three final reports on sampling results from Jana Elementary School
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District released the first of three final reports today detailing the results of its findings from extensive sampling and testing at Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri.