News from June 2023
Albin Polasek
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Albin Polasek, the sculptor of the statue of Father Pierre Gibault in front of the Old Cathedral. There was a debate as to whether or not the statue should be done in bronze or granite. Members of the Fine Arts Commission argued that the granite would hold up better over time and would give a stronger appearance. It would not lose it's color as much as the bronze would.
Backcountry Pueblo Hikes at Pecos
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Pecos, NM:- Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this June.
Art Exploration Center
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Drop in for family-friendly art activities every Thursday from June 22-Aug. 10, 11am-4pm.
Valley Quests at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Self-guided mini-tours that share the Upper Valley’s unique “sense of place".
“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 6
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” on June 6.
Missing Backpacker, Hunter Fraser, Located
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Hunter Fraser, a backpacker that has been missing since June 7th, self-rescued via the Dosewallips River Trail with the assistance of other hikers. He was driven to Quilcene, WA where his family, park personnel, and medical responders met him.
Robert Gardner Farm (Campsite 3)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: More than a day of rain and drizzle meant that the already-soaked marchers arrived at a muddy campsite for their third night on the road.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace to Hold Public Meeting for Ash Tree Removal at Sinking Spring
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will hold a public meeting concerning the removal of ash trees surrounding the Sinking Spring site.
Geology Fire Afternoon Update June 12, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Firefighters continue to make progress on suppression and containment of the Geology Fire in Joshua Tree National Park.
Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs Announces $2,498,545 in Grant Funding for American Samoa
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) has announced $2,498,545 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 Technical Assistance Program grant funds that will help support American Samoa.
Undercover Operation Results in Two Arrests
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers conducted operations to detect and apprehend people engaging in illicit sexual activity in the Parkway’s parking lots and other public areas.
Snee Farmhouse received $109,000 from the Great American Outdoors Act for rehabilitation project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site received funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund to address a window shutter and hardware rehabilitation project at the Snee Farmhouse.
Water Quality Educator’s Workshop at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Engaging students in water quality investigations provides an opportunity for hands-on learning and can foster environmental stewardship.
UPDATE: Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park the week of June 12 and June 19
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
UPDATE: Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park the week of June 12 and June 19
Safety at the Tip of the Spear – USACE Transatlantic Division highlights Safety program across the CENTCOM AOR
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The Transatlantic Division serves as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ tip of the spear in one of the most dynamic construction environments in the world. Ensuring that building strong is synonymous with building safely, the Transatlantic Division’s Safety Office maintains an unwavering dedication to the well-being of the service members and civilians who execute the nearly $5 billion dollar program in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Forces Command and other global partners across the Middle East and Central Asia.
Ridgeview Elementary Ribbon Cutting
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The Ridgeview Elementary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on June 9 in Clintwood, VA at the new Ridgeview Elementary School.
Pittsburgh District Awards Contract for Fish Reefs on Monongahela River
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces the contract award for more than $2.4 million to build 73 stone fish reefs on the Monongahela River.
Chicago District’s Zahraa Al Khafaji selected for ERDC University
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Researchers from 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Districts have been selected for the 2023 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).
Corps of Engineers invites public to meeting to discuss river sand management plan in Kellogg, Minnesota
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting in Kellogg, Minnesota, June 21 to provide an update on its plan to manage river sand.
USACE Vicksburg District to offer daily, annual day passes online for Mississippi lakes
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lake visitors can purchase daily and annual day use passes online.