News from August 2023
Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Sand Dune Phacelia and Designation of Critical Habitat on Aug. 22
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Tourism to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park contributes $81,396,000 to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 991 jobs in nearby communities
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 964,272 visitors to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in 2022 spent $63,644,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 905 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $81,396,000.
Access Wayside: Granite Foundations
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
After 55 summers, Wind Cave ranger hangs up his hat
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - Seasonal park ranger Don Frankfort is retiring after working 55 summers at Wind Cave National Park. He began his ranger career in 1967, and since then he estimates he led more than 100,000 people through the cave.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Toothless Blindcat and Widemouth Blindcat discussed on Aug. 22 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Reclamation joins partners to break ground on major water project for eastern New Mexico
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: CLOVIS, N.M. - The Bureau of Reclamation today joined the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority and the state of New Mexico to break ground on the next phase of a water project to bring a safe, reliable water supply to eastern New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on six oil and gas parcels totaling 2,335 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in North Dakota. The comment period ends Sept. 20, 2023.
Bunker Hill Preservation Work Prepares Park for Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The National Parks of Boston is preparing for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 2025, by continuing its $1.4 million preservation and restoration of the historic Bunker Hill Monument. The National Park Service anticipates substantial interest in 2025 and 2026 as people commemorate the Battle and other significant events leading up to and including the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation on July 4, 2026.
Access Wayside: Icy Depths (MDI)
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: At the Thunder Hole overlook, a wayside exhibit entitled "Icy Depths" features an informational panel angled atop the low stone wall.
Report shows visitor spending supports 281 jobs in nearby communities.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 270,000 visitors to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in 2022 spent $17.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 247 jobs in the local area. At New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 37,400 visitors spent $2.5 million in communities near the park and supported 34 local jobs.
Laughingwater Creek Trailhead
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The road to access Laughingwater Creek Trailhead, SR 123, closes in the winter from the north via SR 410 at Chinook Pass and to the south at the SR 123 entrance near Ohanapecosh.
Historic Summer Camps
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: For many Americans across the country, a trip to summer camp is a beloved rite of passage. While many of the activities, philosophies, and uniforms of summer camps have changed over roughly 150 years in existence, the summer camp has continually represented a reprieve, real or imagined, from the drudgery and squalor of urban life.
Death Valley National Park remains closed, all visitors evacuated
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - Death Valley National Park is still closed due to major flash flood damage. The park had its rainiest day ever on Aug. 20, receiving more rain than it normally does in an entire year.
Evening on the Lake: Clara Barton: American Civil War Nurse and Founder of the American Red Cross
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Our final Evening on the Lake for the 2023 season is Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00 pm. Park Ranger John Hrubochak will present Clara Barton: American Civil War Nurse and Founder of the American Red Cross. The program will take place in the historic Club House.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ on Aug. 23
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bureau of Land Management hosts birthday celebration for treasured Oregon lighthouse
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: On August 19 and 20, the Bureau of Land Management hosted a weekend celebration to commemorate the 150th birthday of one beloved lighthouse.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion Amendment: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, TN on Aug. 23
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Item: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI on Aug. 23
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host “This is War!” on Saturday, September 9, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service invites the public to attend “This is War!" on Saturday, September 9th. The one-hour program will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium and will chronicle the political and military events that culminated in Missouri’s participation in the United States’ Civil War.
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Augusta Museum of History, Augusta, GA discussed on Aug. 23 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.