News from June 2023
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Navasota False Foxglove and Designation of Critical Habitat discussed on June 13 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Comer’s Fox News Op-ed: Did Joe Biden sell out America? 4 things to know about Democrats’ claims
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
In an op-ed published in Fox News today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) outlined how the Oversight Committee is investigating the Biden family’s influence peddling schemes and the allegations contained within an unclassified FBI record to determine if President Biden sold out the United States to make money for himself.
Celebrate Juneteenth at Grand Canyon National Park with special programming and live music
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The public is invited to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 at Grand Canyon National Park.
Please Recreate Responsibly
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Now that recreation season has officially begun, we wanted to remind everyone about some basic guidelines to help everyone enjoy their visit.
Red, White and You: Celebrating Independence Week at Washington’s Headquarters!
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Morristown, NJ - 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.
Fallon to Hold Hearing with EPA Official on Radical New Emissions Standards at the Expense of American Consumers and Manufacturers
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “Clearing the Air: Examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Emissions Standards” to bring transparency to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) process for drafting proposed emissions standards given the industry’s questionable ability to comply with unrealistic timelines.
Hearing Wrap Up: The Biden Administration’s Regulatory Blitz Jeopardizes America’s Economy
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
On June 14, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “Death by a Thousand Regulations: The Biden Administration’s Campaign to Bury America in Red Tape.”
Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host a field tour and meeting
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Coos Bay, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually and in-person, with a tour of public lands in the Roseburg area on June 22, 2023. The meeting and the field tour are open to the public.
Hearing Wrap Up: Director Rochelle Walensky’s “Professional” Take — CDC Public Policy Decisions Lacked Scientific Support
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held a hearing titled “Oversight of CDC Policies and Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic” to examine the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) response to the pandemic and delve into their numerous ineffectual public policy decisions.
Comer: The Biden Administration Subverted Congress to Bury America’s Economy Under Red Tape
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
On June 14, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a committee hearing titled “Death by a Thousand Regulations: The Biden Administration’s Campaign to Bury America in Red Tape.
National Park Service Seeks Input for the Proposed Rehabilitation of Scenic Drive
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate the Scenic Drive and multiple parking lots in Capitol Reef National Park.
Weir Farm Volunteer Gisella Castagna Earns Girl Scout Gold Award for Dragonfly Mercury Pollution Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Congratulations to Weir Farm Volunteer Gisella Castagna for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award for a special project completed at Weir Farm in 2022.
Become a Senior Ranger
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Become a Senior Ranger at the main Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center located at Fort Caroline. This is a free program that encourages adults to tour the site and learn more about the resources. After completing the application you will earn your own Senior Ranger badge.
Gateway Arch Park Foundation's free concert series Rockin' the Riverfront
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
A new live music series recently popped up on the St. Louis Riverfront, delighting visitors and creating buzz among neighbors.
Ranger Led Mohawk River Trail Bike Tour
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
On Sunday, June 25, Fort Stanwix National Monument will host a ranger-led bicycle tour of the Mohawk River Trail that will leave from the park visitor center at 10:30 am. Due to the terrain and distance, approximately 8 miles round-trip, this ride is recommended for those ages 10 and older.
Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host a field tour and meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually and in-person, with a tour of public lands in the Roseburg area on June 22, 2023.
Vehicle access at Scott’s Creek entrance to South Cow Mountain has reopened
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has completed installation of barriers along the access road that traverse Scott’s Creek, allowing visitors to drive to the South Cow Mountain Off-highway Vehicle Management Area in Lake County once again.
Partner Groups Offer Preservation Tour of Cedar Creek & Belle Grove
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The National Park Service, Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, and Belle Grove, Inc. will offer the tour “Partners in Preservation” on Saturday, June 24 and August 19 at 2 p.m.
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Save Our Gas Stoves Act in Senate
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and seven colleagues have introduced legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from banning gas stoves.
Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Narrows Unit Lantz Tract Recharge Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation has released a draft environmental assessment for the Narrows Unit Lantz Tract Ducks Unlimited Recharge Project (Project).