News from June 2023
Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat of Southern Elktoe Frequently Asked Questions
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat of Southern Elktoe Frequently Asked Questions
Huntsville Center Energy Workshop set with focus on third party finance, utility services contracting
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (Huntsville Center) is hosting an Energy Workshop Aug. 1-3 at the Jackson Center located in Huntsville’s Cummins Research Park.
Vessel grounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore near north end of Hatteras Village
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
During the early evening hours of Sunday, June 18, a 28-foot vessel named the Carol-ina grounded on the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore near the northeastern entrance to Hatteras Village.
Obed Wild and Scenic River to Offer 2023 “Lunch and Learn” Program Summer Series
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
Obed Wild and Scenic River will be partnering with the Morgan County School Food Services to offer a “Lunch and Learn” program series that will take place on Fridays starting June 30, through July 28, 2023
NPS seeks public input on the potential impacts of e-bikes in parks across the National Park System
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Today, the National Park Service (NPS) announced an open comment period for members of the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to provide feedback on a programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) that evaluates the potential national-level impacts of electric bicycle (e-bike) use in national parks.
Channel Islands National Park seeks public input on a plan to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on a draft plan that provides recommendations for accessibility and removing barriers to key visitor experiences.
Hurricane Ridge area will reopen June 27 after fire
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Olympic National Park will reopen the Hurricane Ridge area on June 27 after a fire destroyed the historic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7.
Walker Sisters Cabin renovations complete
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce that the Walker Sisters Cabin is once again open to the public.
Monroe and Pike County Woodlands included in Old-Growth Forest Network
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
he public is invited to join Superintendent Doyle Sapp and members of the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) at the Lower Hornbecks Creek trailhead for a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, June 29 at 10 am.
Lake Mead NRA experiences six fatalities over Father’s Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) saw multiple fatalities both on land and water this past weekend.
Big South Fork Annual Photo Contest Deadline on July 15, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
ig South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it.
Two summer naturalization ceremonies
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site is pleased to announce that it will host two naturalization ceremonies this summer.
Volunteers at Big South Fork Instrumental in Repairing Park Trails
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
This past spring volunteers have been instrumental in assisting Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in their efforts to build and repair park trails.
Travel delays expected for up to two hours today on N.C. Highway 12 between Hatteras and Frisco
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors will experience travel delays along N.C. Highway 12, between Hatteras and Frisco, beginning around 11 a.m. today. For up to two hours, the northbound lane of N.C. Highway 12 will be closed so a crane operator can safely remove a recently grounded vessel from the beach.
Main Ramp at Bullfrog Marina Open June 20, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce that due to rising water levels the main launch ramp at Bullfrog Marina opened for vessels of all sizes on June 20, 2023.
BLM reopens Headwaters Forest Reserve South Side Trail for summer and schedules a public writing workshop
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has reopened the South Side Trail in the Headwaters Forest Reserve for the summer season and a public writing workshop to be held at the Headwaters Education Center in August.
BLM Las Cruces District seeks public involvement on Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument planning effort
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District is announcing the start of the public scoping period for development of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.
National Park Service to host a Highland Light rededication ceremony
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
On Wednesday, June 28, Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) and its park partner, Eastern National (EN) will host a public ceremony to unveil the recently restored Highland Light in Truro.
Valley Prescribed Burns, Week of June 18, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: Yosemite Fire has postponed the planned prescribed burn in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Originally scheduled to begin this evening, this burn has been postponed until Fall 2023.
Three Center employees recognized as best in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognizes employees and teams' contributions of excellence in performance, leadership, professional development, and community support throughout the fields of engineering and construction.