News from June 2023
Eastern Regulatory Office serves to preserve aquatic resources
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Eastern Regulatory Office located in Lenoir City, Tennessee, exists to serve customers and preserve aquatic resources through its role in the Department of the Army Regulatory Program.
Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Input Period Underway
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District issued a Notice of Intent on June 2, 2023, opening the scoping input period for the Matagorda Ship Channel Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).
Volunteer campers provide extra helping hands to lake staff
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The staff at Patoka Lake in Dubois, Indiana, recently welcomed two members of the “family” back, just in time for the busy summer months ahead at the lake.
Rapid mountain snowmelt; above-average May runoff
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Warm temperatures in the mountainous region of the upper Missouri River Basin has led to a quick melt of the mountain snowpack
Tour Vessel in Glacier Bay National Park Evacuated After Monday Morning Fire
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The 187-foot passenger vessel Wilderness Discoverer was disabled by a shipboard engine room fire on Monday morning, June 5, while traveling in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Prince William Forest Park Orienteering Course Impacted by Campground Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
For visitor safety during a wastewater system improvement project, Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course from June 20 through October 27.
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
Dewey Short Visitor Center celebrates National Pollinator Week and Great Outdoors Month
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Project Office will host a Partners of Pollinators event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 21 at the Dewey Short Visitor Center as part of National Pollinator Week and Great Outdoors Month. All events that day are free to the public.
NR 23-16: Reservoirs below summer pool elevations due to lack of rain
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s water managers report that two reservoirs in the Cumberland River Basin did not receive enough rain this spring to reach their traditional summer pool elevations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry Road, Modoc, S.C.
Corps of Engineers announces NorthMet Mine permit decision
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today, June 6, that it is revoking the previously suspended NewRange Copper Nickel Company’s permit for the NorthMet mine.
Manchin Announces $140 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for West Virginia to Address, Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
On June 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive $140,684,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) to reclaim abandoned mine lands (AML).
Fresno Dam Road lane restrictions and delays
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The road crossing Fresno Dam will be reduced to a single lane of traffic June 6-16, 2023, in support of the ongoing Safety of Dams project. Delays should be expected while crossing the dam.
Reclamation releases Yakima basin June water supply forecast
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation’s June 2023 water supply forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will be adequate to meet irrigation demands this season.
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Domestic Electric Power Supply Chain
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led 47 bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to refrain from finalizing a DOE efficiency standard that would worsen the current shortage of distribution transformers, which are critical grid products.
ICYMI: Manchin Announces $429K Grant for Jefferson County’s Shepherdstown Battlefield
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has awarded the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board $429,097 to preserve 149.6 acres at Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County, West Virginia, through the Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants program.
Podcast 130: Presenting challenging histories at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Starting a Holocaust Museum. Catherine: My name is Catherine Cooper. I am here with. Felicia: My name is Felicia Williamson. I'm the Director of Library and Archives at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Catherine: Thank you so much for joining us today. Could you give us a brief introduction...
June 2023 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 3, 2023. Forty-seven qualified bidders including successful adopters, from all over the United States attended the event, traveling from places as far away as Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
Artists Invited to Apply for Fall 2023 Residency
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Whiskeytown, CA - From now until June 30, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area invites artists to apply for its fall 2023 Artist-in-Residence program.
Notice published on June 5 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.