News from June 2023
Comer: Americans Must Have Confidence That Our Nation’s Elections Are Free and Fair
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On June 7, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a joint committee hearing titled “American Confidence In Elections: The Path To Election Integrity In The District Of Columbia.”
Comer Releases Resolution Holding FBI Director Wray in Contempt of Congress
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability today released its resolution and accompanying report recommending that the House of Representatives find FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a subpoena lawfully issued by the Committee.
Advisory Commission Announces 2023 Keweenaw Heritage Grants
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is pleased to announce that this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant program has awarded $125,963 in funding for various historic preservation, interpretation, education, and curatorial projects covering an area stretching from Copper Harbor to the Porcupine Mountains.
Over two hundred new citizens to be naturalized at Mount Rushmore
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On June 14, 2023, Mount Rushmore National Memorial will host a Naturalization Ceremony in honor of Flag Day.
Mount Rainier National Park accepting Commercial Use Authorization Applications starting September 1, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2023, and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations (SUPilCUA) applications starting October 1, 2023.
Evening on the Summit: Next Stop, The World's Fair
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Next Stop: The World's Fair, will be presented on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 8:00 pm in the Amphitheater.
Streetlights servicing Highway 24 at Fort Peck Dam shut off for repairs
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The streetlights servicing Montana Highway 24 along the Fort Peck Dam will be shut off for approximately four weeks while crews replace electrical equipment.
Waiting in the wings: A history of Little Goose Lock and Dam
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
By 1962, Ice Harbor Lock and Dam had been built and construction of the second lower Snake River dam, Lower Monumental, was being passed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District.
Safe viewing tips for new eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
A magnificent new eruption that started before sunrise within Kīlauea volcano’s summit is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Moores Creek National Battlefield Community Day
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Park staff and volunteers invite visitors to spend the day at the park experiencing all that the park has to offer.
Junior Ranger & Unsung Heroes Day at Fort Stanwix
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On Saturday, June 24, Fort Stanwix National Monument will be hosting a Junior Ranger and Unsung Heroes Day event.
Wet weather hinders progress on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Due to inclement weather and unfavorable fuel moisture conditions, fire management staff and park leadership have delayed further ignitions for the 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn until tomorrow, Thursday June 8, after an unsuccessful test burn.
Fire Restrictions to Begin at Tonto National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
onto National Monument will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday June 8, 2023.
Waterton-Glacier Announce Reopening of Goat Haunt
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) announce that pedestrian and watercraft cross-border travel between the parks will reopen for the 2023 season.
Eight Sites Around the Country Become the Latest Additions to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The National Park Service announces the addition of eight new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
U.S. Army to discuss cleanup at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The U.S. Army will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at De Soto City Hall, De Soto, Kansas.
Dworshak celebrates the 50th anniversary by offering powerhouse tours
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Don’t miss your chance to see the inner workings of Dworshak Dam and the Powerhouse.
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By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Lower Granite Natural Resource Management office has closed the boat ramp at Wawawai Landing until further notice to assess the ramp’s condition and perform needed repairs.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public open house for the Trinidad Lake Master Plan Revision
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-Albuquerque District announced today that the 2023 Draft Trinidad Lake Master Plan (MP), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Environmental Assessment (EA), are available for public review.
Corps Hosts Info Session for Rogue River Basin Water Levels
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a virtual information session to provide an updated outlook on the summer conservation season for the basin.