News from June 2023
Snake River Gateways Project work begins at Moose Landing
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
hase three of the Snake River Gateways Project is underway at the future Moose Landing in Grand Teton National Park.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 13
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 13.
Above average June precipitation leads to increased flows out of Yellowtail Dam
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
According to Natural Resources Conservation Service data, on average, the Bighorn River Basin receives 2.74 inches of precipitation during the month of June.
Virgin Islands National Park is Now Accepting Online Payments for Overnight Mooring Fees
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
Virgin Islands National Park is pleased to announce that mariners who use the park’s mooring system can now make their payments online.
Voyageurs Nat'l Park Issues Burning Restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, Voyageurs National Park is banning all campfires within the park.
Fatality at Lake Crescent
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
On June 9th at 2:10 PM, Olympic National Park was notified of an overturned kayaker on Lake Crescent near the Log Cabin Resort. 37-year-old Travis Valenti from Massapequa, New York was kayaking with his fiancée when his kayak began taking on water.
2023 Sweeney Summer Concert Series
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and the Appomattox 1865 Foundation are pleased to announce dates and performers for the annual Sweeney Summer Concert Series.
Shady Creek Campground to reopen June 16
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Shady Creek Recreation Area campground, located near Muscatine, Iowa, will reopen for reservations starting June 16.
ERDC, Navy explore alternative materials for quay wall restoration
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is collaborating with the Navy to reinforce quay walls, which are areas around a wharf or pier that hold back dirt.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 13
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 13.
Whitman Mission NHS and Manhattan Project NHP Offer a Special Event at Whitman Mission
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
Whitman Mission National Historic Site (NHS) and Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP) will host a special event at Whitman Mission NHS on Saturday, June 17 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Doswell, Virginia
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: FALLS CHURCH, Va.- The Bureau of Land Management will host an adoption and sales placement event June 16-17, 2023, offering approximately 36 horses and burros gathered from western rangelands at Meadow Event Park, 13048 Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, Virginia.
Chapter 2 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Chapter 2 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963.
Western Snowy Plover Monitoring: A Strong Start to the 2023 Breeding Season
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: By Science Communication Assistant Avani Fachon, San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network Science Communication Team.
Young and Promising: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District Employee Receives Industry 40 Under 40 Award
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
The inland maritime profession is a unique and demanding one. Tackling the challenges associated with the career field requires determination and innovation.
USACE Vicksburg District recognizes employee excellence at annual Corps of Engineers Day
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District recognized dedicated personnel at the annual Corps of Engineers Day Awards Ceremony at district headquarters today.
Critical design achievement keeps flood risk management project on track
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
Civil Engineer Brandon Whitley recently made a critical design update that resulted in keeping the Mouse Creek Flood Risk Management Project on track in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Interior Department discusses Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Federal Inspections and Monitoring on June 12
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
LA commander visits shoreline communities, meets with local governments
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
Reaching out to the coastal communities in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander Col. Julie Balten and her team met with local officials May 22-25 along California’s “Gold Coast” — from Channel Islands to Morro Bay.
Artillery Jr. Ranger Camp
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
“Cannoneers, Post!” Attention all Junior Rangers. Shiloh National Military Park is offering a Junior Ranger Artillery Camp on Saturday, June 24th!