News from June 2023
National Park Service selects new superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Gary Ingram as superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park. Ingram will begin his new assignment in August. As superintendent, Ingram will oversee 150 permanent staff and approximately 250 seasonal staff and will work to continue to address complex challenges...
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 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.
Korean War Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: This July, Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice with special events and programming. Known as the ‘Forgotten War’, Korea was the first major conflict of the Cold War impacting the lives of millions. Korea was central to Dwight D. Eisenhower’s...
Remaining 1983 plane wreckage near Waterrock Knob removed
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: SYLVA, N.C. - Today, National Park Service contractors removed the remaining wreckage of a Cessna 414A plane that crashed near Waterrock Knob in November 1983. The crash site is on land that was donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2016. Since that time, the site has seen a high volume of visitors accessing...
“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 22
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
The Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on June 22.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.
BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management announces fire restrictions are effective Wednesday, June 28, for public lands managed by the Mother Lode, Ukiah and Bishop field offices, primarily located in Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glen, Lake, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada...
Fort Stanwix Coloring Wall
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: Add your mark to Fort Stanwix with this fun activity! This special coloring wall is available inside the fort Gregg Building Contact Station and is recommended for all ages levels and ability types.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.
Corps of Engineers reminds everyone to practice water safety this holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
As the steward of many public waters within the Upper Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, wants to remind everyone about the importance of practicing safe, responsible and thoughtful activities in and around the water this 4th of July weekend.
Moose-Wilson Road weekday opening delayed
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, WY - Due to rainy, wet conditions this spring, construction progress was slowed on the Moose-Wilson Road and the road opening schedule has been delayed. The construction of the southern portion of Moose-Wilson Road will continue between the Granite Canyon Entrance and the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve (LSRP), opening to weekend traffic only through late July. The road closure is necessary to assure public safety during construction.
Saratoga National Historical Park Offers Special Events in July
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: Stillwater, N.Y. -Saratoga National Historical Park continues its 2023 special events program in July. Programs include.
Carriage Turn
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: The Carriage Turn is the first section of the Fairsted landscape you can encounter. An air of mystery is created by a hillock in the center of the Carriage Turn, planted with a Canadian Hemlock, creepers, and vines. The Carriage Turn is a miniature version of Olmsted's larger parks, which often feature formal gates, followed by a promenade leading to a more rustic scenery.
South Lawn
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: When Olmsted purchased this land from the previous owners- sisters Sarah and Susannah Clark- the South Lawn was a decimated apple orchard covered with rows of old fruit trees. Under Olmsted's careful guidance, most of the trees and the old driveway were removed, the barn relocated, and underground drainage systems lain. Finally, inspired by the "green, dripping. glistening, gorgeous" scenery of the English countryside, Olmsted graded, reshaped, and replanted the space.
“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on June 21
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
“Senate Committee Meetings“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D640-D642 on June 21
Volunteers Being Recruited for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Trails and Rails Program
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: Glen Jean, WV - The National Park Service is recruiting volunteers to participate in a new park initiative called Trails and Rails where participants will represent the National Park Service on Amtrak’s Cardinal route as it travels through the gorge enroute from Montgomery to Hinton, WV. Interested individuals should contact the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Volunteer Coordinator, Adrienne Jenkins, at e-mail us or by calling 304-465-2634.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.
BLM issues sale notice for oil, gas lease sale in Utah
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today issued the sale notice for a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 15 parcels covering 28,116.87 acres in Utah scheduled for Sept. 27, 2023. The sale will be held online at www.energynet.com and the parcels will be available to view on the EnergyNet website within approximately 10 days.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.