News from July 2023
Voyageurs National Park’s Annual Star Party to be Held August 10–12
By Interior Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: The National Park Service and Voyageurs Conservancy are celebrating the natural wonder and cultural heritage of Voyageurs National Park's night skies with the third annual summer Star Party August 10-12. This three-day Star Party celebration at Voyageurs National Park will support...
Biden-Harris Administration Investing $152 Million Through Investing in America Agenda to Expand Water Storage in the West
By Interior Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced a $152 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will bring clean, reliable drinking water to communities across the West through six water storage and conveyance projects. The projects in California, Colorado...
DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting July 28
By Interior Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
F23AS00462-Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program - Competitive Funding grant opened on July 28.
Investigation into Day Lodge fire continues at Hurricane Ridge
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Port Angeles, WA- The investigation into the cause of the fire that burned down the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge continues. Investigators have completed a preliminary examination and are planning additional steps necessary to complete the investigation. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
Saratoga National Historical Park Reopens Flood Damaged Route 4 Entrance
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Stillwater, N.Y. - Saratoga National Historical Park reopened its eastern entrance at Route 4 today after park facilities staff completed stabilization efforts. Permanent repairs will occur later. The entire Park Entrance Road between Route 4 and Route 32 is now available. In addition, a section of the park’s Wilkinson Trail has reopened for hiking. Stop at the Visitor Center for more information and be sure to follow detour and closed signs while on the trail.
National Parks in the History of Science: America's First Tropical Marine Laboratory (Video)
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Field research often requires field laboratories. Not surprisingly, those labs are in some of the most interesting ecosystems on the planet. With clear water, diverse habitats, and abundant life, the Dry Tortugas - 60 miles beyond Key West, Florida - hosted America’s first tropical marine laboratory...
Orquestas Femininas: All-Women Salsa Bands
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: An important part of salsa music is the bands who play the music that people sing, dance, and listen to. While a few bands might include women among their musicians, the majority of salsa bands are exclusively male. The salsa industry is dominated by men in roles from performers to producers. Like in...
La India: The Princess of Salsa
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Born as Linda Viera Caballero on March 9, 1969, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, La India would grow up to become one of the most influential and beloved salsa singers. La India’s parents moved to the Bronx shortly after her birth and moved in with her grandmother who gave her the nickname La India, due to her brown skin color and long, straight, black hair. Her captivating voice, performances, and lyrics have made her an important figure in Latin music history.
Welcome Jake Ohlson as Deputy Superintendent
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce Jacob (Jake) Ohlson has been selected as Deputy Superintendent at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. He has served on the Leadership Team of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska for the last 10...
Great American Outdoors Act is catalyst for major National Park Service improvements
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- From the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state and beyond, the Great American Outdoors Act is making a huge difference in the protection and enjoyment of national parks and other public lands. On August 4, as the Department of the Interior...
Annual “Ride the Hurricane” cycling event scheduled for August 6 on Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge Road
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Olympic National Park will host Ride the Hurricane, a recreational cycling event on Sunday, August 6. To provide a safe experience for the event, Hurricane Ridge Road will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic starting at 7:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM. This applies to both uphill and downhill travel. The road will reopen to traffic at 12:00 PM when the event is concluded.
Congressional Record publishes “REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” in the House section on July 24
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House section on pages H3894-H3895 on July 24
Orchard Beach: Cultural Hub for Salsa
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Orchard Beach, located in the Bronx, New York, stands as a timeless place of leisure and escape for generations of New Yorkers. This iconic stretch of sand and surf has a rich history that dates back to the 1930s. It played a significant role as a gathering space during the salsa movement of the 60s and 70s and continues to be a cultural hub for salsa.
Terminus: Mount Steel Glacier by Maddi Bacon
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Artist's Statement. "I was so excited to get to work on the Terminus project and blend my two worlds of conservation and art. I spent weeks reading scientific articles and talked to Bill Baccus (beloved glacier scientist) on the phone for three hours to really understand the science of glacier monitoring.
Salsa Is More Than Salsa
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: How do human interactions and musical categories shape history?
Gender Performance in Salsa
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: The 1960s and 70s were not only a revolutionary time for salsa, but also for gender equality. Younger generations in the US were starting to embrace sexuality more openly and question traditional gender roles. While salsa music and dance show Latino pride, they also showcase different ways salseros portrayed their gender identities.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA on July 28
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chicago Salsa
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: The rhythm and roots of salsa are scattered throughout Chicago’s North and Near West Sides. Unlike other salsa hubs such as Miami, Chicago salsa mostly drew from Puerto Rican influences.
New small and remote wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: *. A visitor to Yellowstone National Park spotted the remote Hitching Post Fire about 5.5 miles south of the park’s Northeast Entrance Road and.5 miles east of the Lamar River Trail in Lamar Valley. *. The fire was likely ignited by lightning on July 25. *. Currently, it is about.5 acres and smoldering...
The National Park Service Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a Wilderness Stewardship Plan at Isle Royale National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: HOUGHTON, MICH - The National Park Service announces a Notice of Availability for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a Wilderness Stewardship Plan (plan/EIS) at Isle Royale National Park. With this announcement, the National Park Service introduces a broad range of management actions for managing...