News from August 2023
Steamtown National Historic Site receives generous donation to restore locomotive
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Scranton, Pa. - A generous financial donation to Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) is helping fund the restoration of the Atlantic Coast Line #1901, a steam era diesel locomotive in the park's collection. Steamtown NHS was one of six railroad museums identified to receive funds from the estate of Eric J. Yankovich, a longtime rail enthusiast.
Get Ready for the Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta!!!
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: SALEM, MA -Salem Maritime National Historic Site invites all to share in our growing excitement for the triumphant return of the Salem Merry-time Fest being held this Saturday, Aug. 19, 12 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be a mix of boats, music, a magician and free fun for all ages. To this tradition...
Civic Engagement Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Seven Bays Marina
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area seeks public input site amenity improvements at Seven Bays Marina. As one of the busiest concessions-operated marinas and boat launches on the lake, these improvements are critical to address deferred maintenance and provide a safer, more accessible park facility. The rehabilitation is planned for 2025.
BLM opens protest period for oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public protest period to receive public input on eleven oil and gas parcels totaling 595.59 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The protest period ends Sept. 13, 2023.
Releases from Davis Dam temporarily reduced
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Boulder City, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation announced it will temporarily reduce water releases from Davis Dam on Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 10 a.m. (MDT). Releases will be approximately 2,100 cubic feet per second. The low flow operations will allow the city of Laughlin and the Las Vegas Valley Water District to perform maintenance on the city’s water supply intake system.
Celebrate 30 years of National Public Lands Day at Whitman Mission!
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Volunteers at Whitman Mission National Historic Site will join thousands of people across the nation for National Public Lands Day, the largest single-day volunteer effort focused on public lands. The event will be held on September 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes a...
Emergency closure of Cactus Drive
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office has temporarily closed Cactus Drive, located 4.5 miles east of Worland and 1.2 miles south of U.S. Highway 16.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in West Bend, Wisconsin
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event September 8-9, 2023, offering approximately 30-70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Washington County Fair Park, 3000 County HWY PV, West Bend, Wisconsin.
BLM seeks public comments on proposed adjustments to Foothill Dolomite Mine Project
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management today began a 30-day public comment period on proposed adjustments to the Foothill Dolomite Mine Project. In 2021, the BLM approved American Magnesium, LLC’s request to develop and operate a 40-acre quarry on public lands 12 miles south of Deming in Luna...
Missing Hiker Bill Roberts Found in Good Health in Sequoia National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. Aug. 14, 2023 - Missing hiker Bill Roberts has been located in Sequoia National Park. Roberts is in good health and is being reunited with his family.
Paradise Historic Tour: Ski Tow-Powerhouse
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: In the 1930s, winter-time access to Paradise brought more opportunities for winter recreation. Ski races and even Olympic tryouts were held in Paradise. The first tow rope at Paradise was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. It was installed in 1938 and went to the top of Alta Vista.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $50 Million to Enhance Key Water Infrastructure in the Upper Colorado River Basin Through President’s Investing in America Agenda
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced $50 million over the next five years to improve key water infrastructure and enhance drought-related data collection across the Upper Colorado River Basin. The Bureau of Reclamation is making an initial $8.7 million investment in fiscal year...
Ranger's Offer a Walk and Talk about the Union Occupation of Corinth
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Shiloh National Military Park is pleased to announce a special, one-hour program in Corinth, Mississippi, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. At 10:00 am, park visitors are invited to join Ranger Anthony Killion at the Corinth Contraband Camp for a one-hour exploration of the United States Army’s occupation of the small Mississippi town and its strategic railroad crossover.
Lightning Caused Fire in the Rincon Mountains
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: On August 13 at 8 am a lightning-caused fire was reported in Saguaro National Park’s Rincon Mountain northeast of Spud Rock. The Coronado National Forest helitack crew has flown the fire in a helicopter stationed at the park and reported it is in a deep, rocky drainage and is currently around 1/10 of an acre in size. Smoke may be visible from Redington Pass.
History Comes to Life at Five Forks on September 2nd!
By Interior Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: PETERSBURG, VA - Petersburg National Battlefield will host living historians at Five Forks Battlefield on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Learn about the events leading up to and on April 1,1865, with living historians from the 6th Wisconsin on the battlefield. Formal programs begin at 8 am and last all day.
Blue Lake Fire Trail, Camp, and Area Closures
By Interior Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: Park officials have closed trail, camps, and areas in North Cascades National Park Service Complex due to the Blue Lake Fire burning near State Route 20 milepost 160, approximately 30 miles west of Winthrop on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. For more information on the Blue Lake Fire visit Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Facebook page.
Hike Emmons Moraine Trail
By Interior Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: The Emmons Moraine Trail is a short, family-friendly hike that features a view of the Emmons Glacier and its terminus, along with a beautiful turquoise lake colored by glacial silt. Enjoy a short walk through the forest along the White River to a spur trail to the Emmons Moraine, a rocky ridge of rocks deposited by the glacier.
Big Thicket National Preserve Announces New Programs for the Autumn Season and Hunting Permits
By Interior Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas - Big Thicket is excited to announce the park’s fall schedule of ranger-led programs and volunteer events. And, beginning Sept. 1, hunters can pick up hunting permits for the fall/winter season.
August Siege Events at Fort Stanwix
By Interior Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: On Saturday, Aug. 19, “Futile Thunder" returns to Fort Stanwix National Monument. Futile Thunder is partof the park’s ongoing program series commemorating the 246th anniversary of the British siege of the fort. A highlight of the program will be cannon firing demonstrations throughout the day. In addition...
Trails Center welcomes blacksmithing demos, frontier music this weekend
By Interior Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Aug. 19 and 20 for a weekend-full of exciting events, featuring frontier music and 19th century blacksmithing demonstrations.