News from July 2023


Endangered frogs return to their home on Plumas National Forest

This week, 166 endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs were released into cool streams on the Plumas National Forest to improve their declining population numbers in the northern Sierra Nevada.


Blow-Me-Down Farm and the Country Place Era

News Release: Between about 1870 and 1930, some Americans experienced a tremendous growth of wealth and time for leisure activities. Meanwhile, the extension of railroads made long-distance travel faster and easier. During this so-called Country Place Era, many wealthy families established rural estates including...


Terrestrial Vegetation Monitoring 2019 Data Summary for Cape Hatteras National Seashore

News Release: Overview. Vegetation communities are dynamic entities influenced by environmental factors and impacts from natural and anthropogenic disturbances. The diversity of plants within the southeastern Coastal Plain contributes to a range of ecological services, provides habitat and resources to an array of...


Terrestrial Vegetation Monitoring 2019 Data Summary for Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

News Release: Importance. Vegetation communities are dynamic entities whose species composition, abundance, distribution, and structure are influenced by environmental factors and impacts from natural and anthropogenic disturbances. The diversity of plants within the southeastern Coastal Plain contributes to a range...


Network to Freedom Exhibit Unveiling, July Calendar, and 160th Anniversary of the Knoxville Campaign Commemoration

News Release: NICHOLASVILLE, KY - The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument is currently open 7-days a week. The building will be open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.


Delisting the Okaloosa Darter

The Okaloosa darter is a small fish that grows to about 2 inches long.


Red Rock Dam roadway closure extended to June 30, continued partial and full traffic closures expected

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has extended the full closure of Highway T15 across Red Rock Dam until 3 p.m. on June 30, pending a successful strength test for the recently placed concrete.


Chattahoochee River closing from Chattahoochee Nature Center to Whitewater Creek due to high E. coli levels

News Release: SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.-Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) is extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River today from Johnson Ferry to the East Palisades-Whitewater Creek Unit due to elevated levels of E. coli contamination, which poses risks to health. This precautionary measure...


Get to know Acadia's Precious Pollinators

News Release: Story and Illustrations by Jack Byrley.


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Experimental Populations discussed on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on July 3

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX discussed on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mount Baldy Summit Hikes offered at National Park

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger every Sunday and Friday in July to enjoy spectacular views from the top of one of the tallest dunes in the national park. Meet at the Mount Baldy parking lot on Friday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm or on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Mount Baldy is closed for general public use due to public safety and restoration concerns, but these ranger-led hikes allow visitors to safely experience this great park resource.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fatality at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: On Sunday, July 2, 2023, a 25-year-old male from Providence, Rhode Island died after falling and being pulled underwater at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. His body was recovered last evening. West Creek Falls is located on the east side of the park.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana Department of Transportation, Indianapolis, IN on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


How to Save a Summit

News Release: Story and Photos by Catherine Schmitt.


Chattahoochee River extends partial closure from Chattahoochee Nature Center to all downstream sections of the park due to high E. coli levels

News Release: SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.-Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) extended a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River from Chattahoochee Nature Center to all downstream sections of the park due to elevated E. Coli contamination, which poses risks to health. The park is focused on safe visitor access and continued monitoring of water quality.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion Amendment: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Interior Department on July 3

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.