News from June 2023
Get ready for a busy Independence Day Weekend in Zion National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Summer is the busiest season at Zion National Park, and this Independence Day Weekend, the National Park Service anticipates:
Join Fort Scott NHS for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Celebrate American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and immersion in America’s history while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.
Corps Announces Public Meeting, Comment Period for Tionesta Lake Master Plan Update
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a public meeting and public comment period to kick off the Tionesta Lake Master Plan revision.
Fort Smith National Historic Site receives Great American Outdoors Act funding to restore historic Commissary Building
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Preservation work is taking place on the historic Commissary Building in Fort Smith National Historic Site with funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund.
Community Concert Series at the Saugus Iron Works This Summer
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site will be partnering with the Saugus Library to host a community concert series this summer beginning on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m.
Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel, Sunday, July 2, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Join a park ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Special Commemoration Programs for the Battle of Fort Necessity
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Park staff and volunteers invite the public to commemorate the 269th anniversary of the battle at Fort Necessity. On July 1-3, 2023, programs will begin at the visitor center at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Notice published by Interior Department on June 27
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Macon-Bibb County the Macon Housing Authority donation adds 3.6 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) today announced Macon-Bibb County and the Macon Housing Authority have donated several land parcels near the Davis Homes community totaling 3.62 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative and National Park Foundation provided additional support to complete the land transfer.
Celebrate the Fourth at Fort Larned
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: The Fourth of July at Fort Larned - A Day to Celebrate our Nation’s History.
Trails Center hosting 'Pioneer Music' weekend in Casper
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center July 1 and 2 for a weekend of old-fashioned pioneer music with American folk singer Hank Cramer.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Perry, Georgia
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, July 13-15, 2023, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069.
Help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials are encouraging visitors to public lands across the state of Washington to be especially careful to avoid starting a wildfire.
BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions on northwest California public lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management announces seasonal fire restrictions effective beginning Monday, July 3, on public lands managed by the BLM Redding and Arcata field offices in Butte, Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Tehama, Humboldt, Del Norte and northern Mendocino counties.
Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Reveille Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: On or about July 1, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather in and around the Reveille Herd Management Area located in Nye County, approximately 50 miles east of Tonopah. Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in north and central Utah
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District issued a fire prevention order to announce seasonal fire restrictions. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed lands within the counties of Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber.
Minnesota Valley NWR - Confluence Gallery
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The refuge’s Confluence Gallery, located in the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center, is a venue for emerging and established Minnesota-based artists who reflect the community and excel at creating artwork with a focus on nature and natural elements, ecology, conservation, and/or the beauty of the Minnesota River Valley.
Rock Garden
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: Olmsted firmly believed that public parks should provide people with momentary relief from noise, hard pavement, and the bustle of the city. To help solve this problem brought on by urbanization, he created woodland trails in his large parks, transporting the visitor out of the city and into the woods...
BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions in Inyo County
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management announces fire restrictions are effective Wednesday, June 28, for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo County. These seasonal restrictions are necessary due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger and are in addition to the year-round...
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.