News from June 2023
Booming on the Battlefield
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
On Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, the roar of cannon will echo across Shiloh Battlefield once again.
June Calendar, Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor, and Kentucky Historical Award (Kentucky Historical Society)
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument is currently open 7-days a week.
Detectives seek information in fatal Suitland Parkway hit-and-run crash investigation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
Members of the United States Park Police Major Crimes Unit are seeking information to assist in the investigation of a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at approximately 10:00 PM on the Suitland Parkway in the area of Naylor Road.
Make art in the park: Share your inspiration through Zion National Park’s 2024 Artist in Residence Program
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
How does Zion National Park inspire you? How have you shared that inspiration with others? Share your inspiration with others through our Artist-in-Residence Program!
Barrasso Presses DOE on Major Market Impact of Misleading Award Announcements
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding the company Microvast and the award process for DOE grants.
NPS to Re-Issue Request for Proposals for Hyde Park Drive-In
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
Hyde Park - After issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February, 2023 to lease, operate, and maintain the Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre, the National Park Service has received valuable feedback and suggestions from interested applicants.
Hampton Celebrates 75 Years of Preservation and Progress
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
Since June 1948, Hampton has held the distinction of being the only national historic site designated for its “outstanding merit as an architectural monument” and the story of its preservation was the catalyst for the establishment of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Lake Powell Houseboat Fire Under Investigation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
On Friday June 2, 2023, at 1:23 p.m. there was a report of a vessel fire at the Wahweap Marina, located on Lake Powell near Page, Arizona.
National Park Service Announces Kettle Falls Concession Prospectus Update
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
A commercial service opportunity, referred to as a prospectus for lodging, bar/restaurant, retail, and marina services was advertised this spring for the Kettle Falls Hotel operation; however, no proposals were received.
Manchin Announces Tokamak Energy Inc. Chosen to Help Advance the Development of Fusion Energy
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
On June 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that Tokamak Energy Inc., with operations in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as one of eight companies nationwide to advance designs and research and development for fusion power plants.
Reclamation announces redevelopment plans for Swanson and Red Willow Reservoir concession areas
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Nebraska-Kansas Area Office is reviewing concession area plans for Red Willow and Swanson Reservoirs. The planned upgrades to facilities and infrastructure will enhance functionality, visitor experience, and accessibility.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 5
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 5.
DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting June 5
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
F23AS00395 National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance grant opened on June 5.
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 5
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 5.
Bureau of Land Management publishes 143 press releases or notices in May
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
There were 143 press releases or notices published by the Bureau of Land Management in May.
“HONORING PETER L. GOVE” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on May 31
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
“HONORING PETER L. GOVE“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E505-E506 on May 31
50 Nifty Finds #27: A Distinction Without a Difference
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
News Release: Although earlier uniforms were authorized, the first official National Park Service (NPS) uniform regulations were issued on March 20, 1920. Among other things, they included hand-embroidered insignia for the right sleeve of the uniform coat to identify the rank and position of the employee. As far as...
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation publishes 26 press releases in May
By Interior Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
There were 26 press releases published by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in May.
Red Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering Habitat
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has published a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to improve winter oxygen levels for the conservation of Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) in Upper Red Rock Lake (URRL) within Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge).
BLM advances battery storage for renewable energy in California Desert
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
On June 2, the Bureau of Land Management issued a Notice to Proceed with construction for the Sunlight Storage II Battery Energy Storage System project in Riverside County, increasing energy storage for the Desert Sunlight Solar Farm.