News from June 2023
ERDC assists the Dominican Republic in the exploration of rare Earth elements
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory are currently assisting the Dominican Republic and its regional government agencies in the hunt for rare earth elements (REE).
New National Park Service study finds 1908 Springfield Race Riot site meets criteria for commemoration
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- The National Park Service (NPS) today delivered the 1908 Springfield Race Riot Special Resource Study to Congress. The Special Resource Study evaluated the Archeological Site near Madison Street and the 10th Street Rail Corridor and other sites associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot...
Public press releases or notices: Department of Interior publishes 23 in March
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 23 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in March.
2023 Sweeney Summer Concert Series
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Appomattox, Va. - 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. Join us in celebrating the musical history of Appomattox County with this monthly series on the McLean House...
The Mystery of Migration: Salmon Monitoring at Redwood Creek
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: By Science Communication Assistant Avani Fachon, San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network Science Communication Team.
Rainy spring reduces East Slope water usage, filling Green Mountain Reservoir and increasing Blue River flows
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation expects to fill Green Mountain Reservoir in late June, leading to increased flows on the Blue River below Green Mountain Dam and in the Colorado River below the Blue River confluence near Kremmling.
Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Hines, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County. Over the next few months, or as staff time and weather and ground conditions allow, the BLM will maintain roads within the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area.
Testing Treatments for Mitigating Climate-Change Effects on Adobe Structures in the National Parks
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Cavalry barracks, Fort Bowie National Historic Site.
This weekend at the Trails Center: Trail Treks, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, and More
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this weekend, June 17 and 18, for exciting and educational programs for all ages, including blacksmithing demonstrations, a youth wildflower hike, and a once-in-a-lifetime Trail Trek.
Snake River Gateways Project work begins at Moose Landing
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, WY - Phase three of the Snake River Gateways Project is underway at the future Moose Landing in Grand Teton National Park. The project will include improved amenities, such as a two-vehicle boat ramp, boat landings, restrooms, expanded parking areas, bench seating and interactive educational displays for people of all abilities.
Fire Temple & New Fire House
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: The large open area at the front of Fire Temple is much like the plazas at the center of Pueblo communities today, where social and ritual activities take place. Central plazas like this one began to appear more frequently around this time, suggesting larger, more inclusive community gatherings.
Western Snowy Plover Monitoring: A Strong Start to the 2023 Breeding Season
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: By Science Communication Assistant Avani Fachon, San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network Science Communication Team.
2023 California Red-legged Frog Breeding Surveys Yield Mixed Results
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: By Aquatics Intern Matt Millado, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Alaska Native Claims Selections discussed on June 13 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Whitman Mission NHS and Manhattan Project NHP Offer a Special Event at Whitman Mission
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WALLA WALLA, Wash. - 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. Rangers from both parks will celebrate people and stories often excluded from regional history.
What did Interior Department publish on June 13?
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Interior Department published a five page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Carolina day commemoration at ft moultrie
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will commemorate the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with programs and weapon firing demonstrations on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. C
Citizen Science Research Project on Harkers Island, NC
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
A recently installed Chronolog station encourages park visitors to contribute to scientific research at Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Wild Basin Road Will Be Closed To All Uses For Road Maintenance Tuesday, July 18 through Friday, July 21
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Beginning Tuesday, July 18, through Friday, July 21, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance.
Fatality at Lake Crescent
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: 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. Mr. Valenti attempted to continue paddling but ultimately...