News from June 2023


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 21

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 13.


Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications discussed on June 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Red, White and You: Celebrating Independence Week at Washington’s Headquarters!

Morristown National Historical Park and the Washington Association of New Jersey will celebrate the park’s 90th Anniversary and Independence Week with a variety of programs between July 4 through 9, all at the park’s at Washington’s Headquarters.


“House Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on June 7

“House Committee Meetings” was published on pages D577-D578 of the Congressional Record on June 7.


Partners express appreciation to citizens for restriction compliance to help Wood River Valley wintering wildlife

News Release: Hailey, Idaho -The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office, in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Blaine County, Blaine County Recreation District, the cities of Bellevue and Hailey and the Wood River Land Trust, thank Wood River Valley residents and visitors for complying with the 2023 seasonal travel and access restrictions to protect wintering herds of deer and elk in the valley.


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 21

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 13.


Visit the Kings Canyon Visitor Center

News Release: Depending on your journey, you've either passed through the Big Stump Entrance Station or you're about to leave the park for the next chapter in your trip. If you just arrived, you might be about to embark on the Generals Highway towards places like the Giant Forest or Lodgepole. Take a moment to stop...


Undercover Operation Results in Two Arrests

News Release: 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. The operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals.


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 21

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with the South-Florida Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 13.


“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on June 8

The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on June 8.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 13

2024 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program grant opened on June 13.


Interior Department discusses Regulations To Implement the Big Cat Public Safety Act on June 12

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Geology Fire Afternoon Update

News Release: Firefighters continue to make progress on suppression and containment of the Geology Fire in Joshua Tree National Park. The fire has burned 1,088 acres and is 50% contained.


BLM seeks input on the Lower Gunnison River campsite designation, reservations, and commercial allocations

News Release: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input pertaining to recreation along 34 miles of the Gunnison River, which includes the segment of the river which flows through the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area.


New National Park Service study finds 1908 Springfield Race Riot site meets criteria for commemoration 

The National Park Service (NPS) today delivered the 1908 Springfield Race Riot Special Resource Study to Congress.


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 21

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with North Atlantic Coast CESU Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 13.


Snee Farmhouse received $109,000 from the Great American Outdoors Act for rehabilitation project

News Release: MOUNT PLEASANT, SC - 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. The shutter system project was a park priority as it plays a critical...


Channel Islands National Park seeks public input on a plan to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on a draft plan that provides recommendations for accessibility and removing barriers to key visitor experiences. Your participation is important to the planning process. The 30-day comment period begins today and will end Wednesday, July 12, 2023.


BLM seeks public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

News Release: CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 36 oil and gas parcels totaling 19,130.92 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Wyoming. The comment period ends July 12, 2023.