News from June 2023
BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet for a formal business meeting of the council June 22 to 23, 2023.
Wenstrup: The Biden Administration Tried to Hide CDC Director Walensky’s Testimony from the American People
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
elect Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) opened today’s hearing titled “Oversight of CDC Policies and Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic” by noting that America’s public health authorities — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — caused significant damage during the pandemic with unscientific policies and confusing guidance
Bureau of Land Management opens new facilities partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: PRINEVILLE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is proud to announce the opening of new facilities in Maupin for the BLM and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate management of some of Oregon’s most treasured natural resources.
Ignitions officially begun on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Following a successful test burn this morning, ignitions have officially begun on the Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn.
Blue Ridge Parkway Projects near Roanoke, Virginia, underway
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Slope repairs between milepost 121.4 and 136 are complete and the parkway in that section is now open. Motorists are asked to be mindful of wildlife in the area when traveling this section.
Old Federal Building USPS
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Topeka’s Old Federal Building housed a post office and U.S. district court, and was formally dedicated on Aug. 30, 1934. In June 1951, local attorneys John and Charles Scott and Charles Bledsoe, and other lawyers from the NAACP, representing 13 adult plaintiffs and 20 children, rose in the courtroom...
BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a fire prevention order prohibiting campfires, fireworks and explosives on federal lands in a fire-prone area of black spruce near Fox, Alaska, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility site on the Steese Highway. The order goes into effect at midnight tonight and will last until October 31 or until the order is rescinded.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is in Calvert County, MD and explores the history of the Chesapeake Bay Railway. The museum is within sight distance of the Chesapeake Bay and walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, and a resort. Visitors to the museum can learn about the history of the railroad and its impact on the local region. The station also provides information about a nearby rail trail that traces the original path the railway traveled.
Dorchester County Visitor Center
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: The Dorchester County Visitor Center is on the shore of the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland and serves as a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore. Situated off U.S. Route 50, the building is known for its distinct appearance with a large white sail shading the building. As a regional information center, the site helps visitors learn about the history of the area as well as the Chesapeake Bay and the best places to visit nearby.
BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet for a formal business meeting of the council June 22 to 23, 2023.
BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
On June 7, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a fire prevention order prohibiting campfires, fireworks and explosives on federal lands in a fire-prone area of black spruce near Fox, Alaska, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility site on the Steese Highway.
BLM and State of New Mexico warn of hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and New Mexico State Parks Division are warning the public about hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande.
Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Bear Grub Vegetation Management Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to promote more resilient forests near Ruch, Jacksonville, Talent, and Medford.
Wheatland Corral moves to online wild horse adoptions for rest of fiscal year
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it will pause in-person wild horse and burro adoption events scheduled through September 2023 at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral.
BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal for USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management today announced a public land order extension in the Federal Register for the Sitka Magnetic Observatory site in Sitka, Alaska, for an additional 20 years.
Mayor Bronson Names Mario Bird Chief of Staff
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is continuing a containment and prevention program.
Voyageurs National Park Establishes Vessel Decontamination Station at Kettle Falls Portage for 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is continuing a containment and prevention program.
Committee Announces Bipartisan Task Force Combatting Chinese Government's Influence in the Indo-Pacific
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
On June 7, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) announced the formation of a bipartisan task force that will conduct oversight on issues facing the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States (FAS) in the Indo-Pacific region.
Committee Advances Legislative Solutions for Tribal Lands, Health Care, Memorials and Hunting Rights
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
On June 7, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on six bills focused on various solutions related to Indian Country health care, land ownership and hunting and fishing rights.
National Park Service opens 60th Anniversary of Medgar Evers Assassination commemoration with focus on the future
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Family members and community of supporters embrace Evers’ Legacy of Love at ribbon cutting event marking preservation and protection of historic site