News from June 2023
Night Sky Telescope Program
By Interior Newswire | Jun 18, 2023
News Release: Experience the dark sky of Bryce Canyon with our telescopes! Rangers will guide you on your magical adventure through the celestial ceiling of our amphitheaters of hoodoos. Learn about the science and cultural history of this International Dark Sky Park.
Pollination Celebration at Pipestone National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Jun 18, 2023
News Release: On Saturday, June 24th, the monument will celebrate Pollinator Week with educational activities, naturalist-led plant walks, citizen science programs, and more!.
Public notices: Interior Department publishes 23 in week ending June 3
By Interior Newswire | Jun 18, 2023
There were 23 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending June 3, according to the Federal Register.
Snowshoe Hikes
By Interior Newswire | Jun 18, 2023
News Release: The stark white of freshly fallen snow, red rocks, blue sky, and evergreen trees--some say Bryce Canyon is even more beautiful in winter! Here at 8,000 feet (2,438 m) the scenery changes dramatically in the colder months.
Senator Carper awarded Gold de Fleury Medal
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, the 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presented U.S. Senator Tom Carper of Delaware with the Gold de Fleury award on behalf of the Army Engineer Association during a ceremony today in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-32 Lock 13 Reopened
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been reopened to traffic. Crews have identified and resolved the issue mentioned in Navigation Notice No. SWL 23-29.
Full Moon Hike
By Interior Newswire | Jun 18, 2023
News Release: You are cordially invited to celebrate Bryce Canyon's thrilling Night-Life! Check your calendar and join us for a uniquely "Bryce" experience.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to Enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will enter stage 2 fire restrictions at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
“ISSUES OF THE DAY” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 13
By Interior Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
“ISSUES OF THE DAY“ was published in the House section on pages H2877-H2879 on June 13
Property Claim of Yasuhei Nagashima
By Interior Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
News Release: CLAIM OF YASUHEI NAGASHIMA. [No. 146-35-8. Decided Dec. 29, 1950]. FINDINGS OF FACT. This claim, in the amount of $807.75, is for loss resulting from WRA's erroneous sale at public auction of property stored by claimant in the WRA warehouse at Tule Lake Segregation Center. Claimant originally made...
USACE’s Albuquerque District signs design agreement for Middle Rio Grande flood protection project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District signed a design agreement for a flood control project with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), here, June 13.
Dike restoration project minimizes excessive dredging, supports river
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District maintains a safe and dependable navigation channel for 355 miles of the Mississippi River.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to Enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
By Interior Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. June 18, 2023 - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will enter stage 2 fire restrictions at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit campfires and charcoal fires in the hot, dry, low-elevation areas of the parks, including Potwisha Campground and Hospital Rock and Ash Mountain Picnic Areas.
BLM seeks input on the Lower Gunnison River campsite designation, reservations, and commercial allocations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
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.
Partners express appreciation to citizens for restriction compliance to help Wood River Valley wintering wildlife
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
he 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.
BLM seeks public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
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.
Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.
BLM announces 30-Day Comment Period for Pinyon Juniper Project Maintenance
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office today announced a 30-day comment period for the Pinyon Juniper Project Maintenance environmental assessment.
BLM seeks public comment on resource management plan amendment for the Sonoran Desert National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Lower Sonoran Field Office has released for public comment a draft resource management plan amendment and related environmental assessment for the Sonoran Desert National Monument in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
BLM extends comment period for proposed Public Lands Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
Rule would protect healthy public lands, promote habitat conservation and restoration and further thoughtful development