News from June 2023
94-million-year-old fossil provides clues to ancient reptile evolution
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument research yields North America’s oldest mosasaur
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the proposed Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Stillwater Field Office is initiating a 30-day public comment period seeking input on the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the proposed Clan Alpine Horse Gather. To help inform the BLM’s decision, BLM is seeking public comments and...
Scott Teodorski named superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (Richmond,)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Richmond, Va. - 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. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Evening on the Lake: Remembering David McCullough
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Please join us for another Evening on the Lake on Tuesday, June 27, at 7:00 PM in the historic Club House. Park Ranger Doug Bosley will be "Remembering David McCullough" by leading an interactive discussion on his life, work, and influence. Ranger Doug will encourage the audience to share what Mr. McCullough and his books mean to them.
Alexa Viets named superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Petersburg, Va. - 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.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Penn State University, Matson Museum of Anthropology, University Park, PA on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: During the July 4th holiday weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement weekend. Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert July 1 through 3 to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Be Fire Aware: Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: MEDFORD, Ore. - 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. Starting June 23, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., certain activities on BLM-managed lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties will be restricted to prevent human-caused fire and reduce wildfire potential.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants discussed on June 22 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Thompson Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Just under 4.5 miles away from Long Wharf sits Thompson Island. It is both the closest island to Boston and one of the biggest islands in the harbor at 169.9 upland acres. Today, the island is home to the Outward-Bound Education Center. The island boasts salt marshes, a wetland, and remnants of fruit orchards.
Frederick Douglass Home to reopen July 4
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- Join us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site on July 4! The celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, and a dramatic portrayal of Douglass’s famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?".
Grand Canyon National Parks seeks public comments on North Rim water system
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: 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. Public comments will be accepted from June 22 until midnight, July 5, 2023, and used to refine the project proposal.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, Fallon, NV on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Langlee Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Eleven miles South of Boston, in the middle of Hingham Bay sits an eight-acre island called Langlee Island. Its closest in distance to Sarah, Ragged, and Button Islands. Similar to other islands in the harbor, local indigenous communities likely accessed the island seasonally before European settlers arrived.
My Park Story: Kaia Lohr
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Kaia Lohr is serving as a National Leader for the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program. They work directly with the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program and provide peer support to over 50 Community Volunteer Ambassadors at national park sites across the US. In celebration of Pride Month, read about Kaia’s path to volunteer management and their passion for storytelling as a tool for inclusion.
Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Chico, Chico, CA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Reclamation grant supports unified water plan for the San Joaquin Valley
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced an award of about $1 million to help the California Water Institute and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley develop and integrate subregional water management efforts and local projects into a unified water plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
Scott Teodorski named superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (Richmond,)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Richmond, Va. - 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. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July.