News from July 2023
Furnace Town Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: The Furnace Town Historic Site is a historic preserve which explores the story of Furnace Town, an old company town that existed in the mid-19th century. Located within Pocomoke State Forest and the Nassawango Creek Preserve, Furnace Town was built by the Maryland Iron Company to house workers for the...
Agate Hosted Successful Inaugural Campout Under the Stars
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Tents mixed with tipis at Agate Fossil Beds for one of the first times since Chief Red Cloud camped here with his friend and rancher James Cook. This past weekend, over 30 visitors roasted s’mores, listened to stories, and stargazed into Agate’s famously dark night sky.
DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting July 13
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (6 task statements grant opened on July 13.
What did Interior Department publish on July 12?
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on July 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Play in the Park at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Enjoy lawn games on the Mansion lawn and porch every weekend, all summer long (weather permitting). Play classic games like croquet, bocce ball, and checkers, or modern twists like Giant Jenga!.
Adopt a BLM wild horse during Cheyenne frontier days
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Cheyenne, Wyo - The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor a wild horse adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days on the south side of S. Lions Park Drive in Lions Park.
DOI-BLM grant application closes on Sept. 28
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) Award One task statement grant opened on July 13.
Mesa Verde National Park Invites Public Comment on Fire Management Plan, Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MESA VERDE, CO - The National Park Service (NPS) has released an environmental assessment (EA) evaluating the impacts of the Proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP) at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP) and Yucca House National Monument (YHNM) (collectively, “the parks"). The FMP EA considers wildland fire...
Pika Fire Update, July 12, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Pika Fire. Location: Just west of North Dome. Elevation: 7,100 feet. Discover date: June 29, 2023. Size: 40 acres. Cause: Lightning. Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of...
Fort Boykin
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Fort Boykin is a small, forested park in Isle of Wight County, Virginia which overlooks the James River. The site’s history dates to 1623 when the colonizers at Jamestown constructed a triangular fort to protect themselves from attacks by the original inhabitants of the land, the Warraskoyack. Since...
Assistant Secretary Estenoz Highlights President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda in St. Louis
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited St. Louis, Missouri this week to highlight the President’s Investing in America agenda and new and increased funding through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) that are restoring America’s lands and waters and expanding access to the outdoors.
Vessel Anchoring Information for Glen Canyon NRA
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: During this busy boating season, the National Park Service (NPS) would like to remind visitors that pin anchoring vessels is illegal in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes the placement of metal stakes in any holes within the sandstone, even if the hole is pre-existing. Authorized methods...
DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting July 13
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement One Task Statement grant opened on July 13.
Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum is located at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The visitor center features exhibits on local natural and cultural history, as well as recreation opportunities. These exhibits go into detail on Ice Age Floods, Military History, 19th Century Native American Boarding Schools, and more.
Fire danger increased to moderate
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: WESTERN WY - Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to "moderate" for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. The potential for fire activity has increased due to summer drying of vegetation combined with warmer and windier conditions.
Paradise Picnic Area
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Season: Summer (June to September). * The Paradise Picnic Area is typically open late June to late September depending on weather and road conditions. Overview. * The Paradise Picnic Area is located 11 miles northeast of Longmire on the Paradise Valley Road on the right side; 0.5 mile southeast of the...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
By Interior Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA, Mont. - During a visit to Montana today, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced a $185 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management nationwide in fiscal year 2023 and to assist land managers in planning for wildfire ...
Iron Hills Trail System
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: Nestled in Color Country between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park lies the 29 miles of trails that make up the Iron Hills Trail System. The Iron Hills Trail System welcomes non-motorized users of all kinds on its network of paved paths. Not only is the system a premier bike destination, but the trails are also open to hikers, trail runners, wildlife viewers, and even include four miles of trails designated for equestrian use.
Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces Community Pit #1 safety project comment period and open house
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a reclamation safety project of the area known as Community Pit #1 in the Robledo Mountains. An Environmental Assessment has been posted at:.
Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Illegal Backcountry Packrafting Trip in Grand Canyon National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Following an investigation by rangers of the National Park Service (NPS), Samuel H. Edwards pled guilty to leading an illegal packrafting trip in Grand Canyon National Park. On May 15, 2023, Edwards entered a guilty plea on misdemeanor charges of leading a backcountry packrafting trip without a permit and entering a restricted area.