News from June 2023
Fruit Harvest Outlook 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Fruit harvest season is fast approaching in Capitol Reef National Park! Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are available for harvest each summer. Due to good spring weather and a low pest pressure so far, the 2023 fruit outlook is optimistic.
Yellowstone National Park calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Yellowstone provides millions of visitors one of the greatest wildlife viewing displays in North America.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $15.2 million in restoration work in Arizona
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Phoenix, Arizona - As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $15.2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreation opportunities on public lands in Arizona. This funding will be focused in two landscape areas called Sky Islands and Yanawant Restoration Landscapes.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $11.1 million in restoration work in Colorado
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: LAKEWOOD - As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $11.1 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities on public lands in Colorado. This funding will be focused in two landscape areas called the San Luis Valley and North Park Restoration Landscapes.
Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2023 Special Events Schedule in June
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Stillwater, N.Y. -Saratoga National Historical Park launches its special events program for 2023 next month. Programs for June include.
BLM seeks public input on Penrose Commons management
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office is now accepting public comments on a draft environmental assessment of its recreation area management plan for the 3,100-acre Penrose Commons area, located in Fremont County, approximately 10 miles east of Cañon City.
BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet June 15
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will hold a meeting on June 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 S. Townsend Avenue in Montrose
BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: LAKEVIEW, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host a Be Prepared poster contest highlighting “Know Before You Go" and “The 10 Essentials" for Lake County elementary students.
Trustees Sign Agreement to Cooperate on Natural Resource Damage Assessment Activities at Former Gas Plant Near Bremerton, Washington
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Federal, state and Tribal natural resource trustees have signed an agreement to jointly conduct Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) activities for the Bremerton Gas Works Superfund Site, a former manufactured gas plant located about a mile and a half north of downtown Bremerton, Washington.
Local Painter Presents Solo Exhibit at Sandy Hook
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Middletown, N.J. -By the Sea an exhibit of paintings by Gregory Lewis, will open on Saturday, June 3. The exhibit opening and reception will be from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Fort Hancock Post Museum (Building 28) at Sandy Hook. The opening reception is free and open to the public.
National Park Service approves plan to rehabilitate Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park seawalls
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Rehabilitate Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park Seawalls Environmental Assessment (EA).
National Park Service seeks comments on draft Circulation Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Cuyahoga Valley National Park invites the public to review and comment on, from June 7 – July 11, the draft Circulation Environmental Assessment (EA), which is an important component of implementing the park’s Community Access Plan.
National Park Service and the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Host Open House for National Historic Landmark District Updates
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
he National Park Service (NPS) and the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission are hosting an open house on June 12 at 7pm to share updates on the two National Historic Landmark (NHL) districts within park boundaries: Calumet and Quincy Mining Company.
Eastern Sierra Federal Lands Job Fair
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Are you looking for a job supporting public lands in the Eastern Sierra? Learn more at a job fair on Saturday, June 10 at the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center in Lone Pine.
June 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2023:
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Displays Jenkins Lot Exhibit during Juneteenth Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
From June 16 to June 19, 2023, Lincoln Home National Historic Site will celebrate Juneteenth by offering visitors access to a pop-up exhibit about Jameson Jenkins and his family's story at the Jenkins Lot on 8th Street near the Lincoln Home.
National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail Extension Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
he National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on potential construction of a 2.5-mile Chisha Foka multi-use trail extension along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Hinds and Madison counties, Mississippi.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $12 million in restoration work in Nevada
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Reno, Nevada - As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $12 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in Nevada. This funding will be focused in two landscape areas called the Montana Mountains and the Humboldt/O'Neil Basin Restoration Landscape Areas.
Temporary trail closures will allow for boardwalk replacements and trail improvements in Minute Man National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Several sections of the Battle Road Trail are scheduled for trail rehabilitation and multiple boardwalks are scheduled for replacement in the summer and fall of 2023.
Bandelier's Mandatory Shuttle begins on June 14, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
After a brief delay, Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 14, 2023.