News from June 2023
Sheep Mountain Closure Added, Other Closures Removed or Continued for the Protection of Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Each year, to protect breeding and nesting sites used by raptors (also known as birds of prey), Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the park. These raptors include multiple species of hawks, owls, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons.
Lillian Wald House
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: The Lillian Wald House, located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. The property is significant as the residence and workplace of activist and humanitarian Lillian Wald. Wald is considered the founder of modern-day public health nursing, which she pursued through founding and running the Henry Street Settlement from 1893 to 1933.
Notice published by Interior Department on June 9
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on June 9
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Lake Powell Houseboat Fire Investigation Complete
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: 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. The vessel on fire was moored on B dock near the Latitude 37 Restaurant. First responders arrived on scene from the National Park Service, Big Water Fire Department...
Basin and Range National Monument BioBlitz to benefit future planning efforts
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: More than 50 volunteers, and agency and organization representatives in early June fanned out across eastern Nevada’s 704,000-acre Basin and Range National Monument to observe and record plants, insects, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians using the iNaturalist application. So far, 470 observations and 183 species have been recorded.
90th Anniversary Events
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programs scheduled for June 17 and 18.
The National Park Service announces availability of comments and update for the Tomales Point Area Plan at Point Reyes National Seashore
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: POINT REYES STATION, Calif. - The National Park Service (NPS) is updating its management planning for the Tomales Point area of Point Reyes National Seashore. Development of a new plan is based on the severity and frequency of two historic droughts in Marin County over the last decade and impacts to...
Ignitions Complete on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. June 09, 2023 - Fire staff have completed ignitions on the 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn. Combined acreage from prescribed burning and fuels reduction using non-fire methods is 39.5 acres for this project.
BLM extends public input period on Mojave Trails National Monument, Management Plan
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Needles, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management announces an extension of the public comment period for the Mojave Trails National Monument Management Plan. Acceptance of public comments is extended 15-days and will close on July 5, 2023.
National Park Service to maintain existing wildland fire break near University Subdivision, McCarthy, AK
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Copper Center - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Fire Management staff will be removing vegetation from the University Subdivision Fire Break June 12th through June 20th. The Fire Break is located two miles south of the town of McCarthy, off the McCarthy-May Creek Road. The Fire Break is roughly three miles long by 50 feet wide, and runs East-West from McCarthy Creek to the Kennicott River (Latitude 61°24.166' N, Longitude 142°56.082' W).
Kansas Statehouse
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Construction of the Kansas Statehouse began in October 1866, with the legislature first taking their seats in the unfinished East wing in 1870. Work continued on the building throughout the next three decades, finally being completed in 1903. In 1937 a Kansas born artist, John Steuart Curry, was selected...
Search Underway for Missing Backpacker Hunter Fraser
By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: A search is currently underway for a backpacker reported missing on June 7 in Olympic National Park. Hunter B. Fraser is a 44-year-old male from California and is 6’3" tall, trim build, with short dark brown hair. He has scruffy facial hair and smaller scars on his head and chin. He has a grey t-shirt and a grey backpack (not the red one in picture). He also has a light turquoise 1-person Mountain Hardware “Solitude" tent.
Evers Family Home
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: In 1956, Medgar and Myrlie Evers purchased the house at 2332 Guynes Street (now Margaret Walker Alexander Street), located in the Elraine subdivision, Mississippi’s first modern subdivision designed for middle-class blacks. Like most homes in the neighborhood, it is a classic post-war Ranch style home.
Geology Fire Morning Update June 11, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Firefighters from multiple agencies continue working to contain the Geology Fire in Joshua Tree National Park, working toward full suppression.
Dredging in Grand Haven targeting mid-July completion
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District (USACE) is currently utilizing 24-hour dredging in Grand Haven, Michigan during favorable weather to remove shoaling blocking Grand Haven Harbor from commercial traffic
23 notices published in week ending May 27 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
There were 23 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending May 27, according to the Federal Register.
Myrlie's Garden
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Myrlie's Garden, located on the corner of Missouri Street, is the historic location of a garden plot where Myrlie Evers hosted a local garden club while the Evers family lived in the neighborhood. In the 1960s, African Americans were not allowed to join garden clubs, so Myrlie Evers worked to form her own club to prusue their interests. On the garden lot, The Garden Club would plant produce, herbs, and flowers for all to enjoy.
Geology Fire Ignites at Joshua Tree National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Firefighters are responding to a fire in the Geology Tour Road area of Joshua Tree National Park that ignited around 4 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Forest Discovery Center
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Drop in for family-friendly activities every Sunday from June 18-Aug. 27, 11am-4pm.