News from June 2023
Mobile hosts International Workshop Focused on Disaster Recovery
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
When faced with a problem, sometimes it is best to look at how someone else approached a similar problem and was successful.
Chapter 6 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: Chapter 6 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963.
ERDC scientists assist USACE New Orleans District with turbidity assessment at Bayou Rigaud
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Scientists from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory (ERDC-EL) recently assisted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District in measuring the turbidity near a dredging operation in the Bayou Rigaud Federal Navigation Channel.
Comer: Oversight Committee’s Investigation into the Bidens’ Influence Peddling Continues
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Attorney for Delaware reaching a plea agreement with Hunter Biden:
Sessions & Mfume Continue Bipartisan Probe into Misleading Statements about Login.gov
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Letters sent to GSA, GAO, FedRamp, and TMF build on GSA OIG report that showed individuals misrepresented the platform’s compliance with security standards
Hearing Wrap Up: Radical Sweeping Green EPA Regulations Leave Americans with Higher Costs, Fewer Choices, Less Reliable Vehicles
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
EPA should not be operating outside its rulemaking authority
Sessions: Americans Presently Dealing with Pandemic-Era Disruptions to Service Across Federal Agencies
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
On June 21, Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled Please Leave Your Message at the Tone: Addressing Post-Pandemic Backlogs and Delays at Federal Agencies.”
Wenstrup: Constitutionally Guaranteed Rights and Liberties Were Ignored by the Government During COVID-19
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) opened today’s hearing titled “Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution is not Suspended in Times of Crisis” by explaining how government officials at the federal, local, and state levels did not uphold their constitutional responsibility to protect civil liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fallon: EPA Proposed Emissions Rules Hijack Auto & Energy Industries, Remove Consumer Choice
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) opened today’s subcommittee hearing on “Clearing the Air: Examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Emissions Standards” by outlining how the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed emissions rules operate on the assumption that the federal government knows what is best for citizens and remove consumer choice
Corps hosts public meeting for Utqiagvik coastal erosion project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District will host a public meeting Tuesday, June 27 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell for July 4 2023 holiday
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
During the July 4th holiday weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement weekend.
Frederick Douglass Home to reopen July 4
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
oin us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site on July 4!
Scott Teodorski named superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Scott Teodorski as the new superintendent of both Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia.
Summer 2023 Keweenaw Waterway Cruises Aboard Ranger III
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Join Isle Royale National Park aboard Ranger III for two summer 2023 Keweenaw Waterway Cruises.
Alexa Viets named superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Alexa Viets as the new superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia. She is expected to begin her tour of duty in mid-August.
Celebrate Independence Day at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
n Saturday July 1st historic ranch characters go about their daily activities of gardening, cooking, roping, and other typical chores, but will stop at 1 p.m. to read the Declaration of Independence.
National Park Service selects new superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Gary Ingram as superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Grand Canyon National Parks seeks public comments on North Rim water system
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is beginning civic engagement to seek public input on proposed improvements to the water system at the North Rim and inner canyon in Grand Canyon National Park.
Be Fire Aware: Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Due to an increase in natural and human-caused fires and the approaching holiday weekend, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Celebrate Independence Day with music at the mill on July 1
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate Independence Day with a summertime concert on Saturday, July 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Alley Spring and Mill.