News from March 2023
Victims identified in Rock Creek Parkway fatal crash
By Interior Newswire Reports | Mar 27, 2023
United States Park Police (USPP) officers have identified the victims of the crash that occurred on March 15 on Rock Creek Parkway involving a Honda sedan and a Lexus SUV.
National Park Service and Maritime Administration announce $2 million in maritime heritage preservation grants
By Interior Newswire Reports | Mar 27, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) announced $2 million in maritime heritage grants today to assist funding 12 preservation projects in nine states.
National Park Service to Hire Youth Workers for Summer
By Interior Newswire Reports | Mar 27, 2023
Indiana Dunes National Park has jobs for five teenagers this summer. The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program is a work-learn-earn program for 15–18-year-olds. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2023.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO) Traffic and Safety Assessment
By Interior Newswire Reports | Mar 27, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on draft conceptual alternatives for the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO) Traffic and Safety Assessment.
Volunteer Trail Crew Recruitment for 2023
By Interior Newswire Reports | Mar 27, 2023
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is actively recruiting local volunteers to join our trail crew, the Trail Titans.
Dana Lee named as new mental health and wellness coordinator
By Interior Newswire Reports | Mar 27, 2023
Dana Lee has been selected as the mental health and wellness coordinator for the National Park Service (NPS) Wildland Fire Program.
Helen Keller's Letter to Tule Lake Students
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Take advantage of the many museums found in Los Alamos. Enjoy the day inside while learning about stories of the land, the history of the Cold War, or discovering the scientific achievements for which the Manhattan Project was well known. With many museums all in one place, there is a something for families of all ages to learn, discover, and explore.
“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on March 22
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E242-E244 on March 22
Wright Company Factory Damaged in Fire
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: If you love science and history, then this tour is for you. Start this family-friendly adventure at the REACH Museum in Richland, Washington, which includes engaging exhibits on the Manhattan Project and the Cold War. Then drive to Rodney Block Park, to picnic and see Manhattan Project-era homes where...
“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 23
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” was published on pages S917-S929 of the Congressional Record on March 23.
Gettysburg National Military Park clarifies rules for special events in Gettysburg National Cemetery
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Talking Mangroves for TV. Network Coastal Ecologist Ches Vervaeke is getting the word out about mangrove populations increasing in Northeast Florida and more specifically, in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Ches recently talked with News4Jax's River City Live host Eden Kendall on a segment...
Gratitude: Ethan Poulin
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Diana Boudreau, Fossil Preparator. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona.
BLM awards more than $4.7 million for wild horse and burro training and adoption programs
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management has awarded two grants totaling more than $4.7 million to accelerate the training and placement of excess wild horses and burros into private care. These grants are part of the BLM’s efforts to increase adoptions of wild horses and burros, protect wild...
Youth Conservation Corps Applications 2023
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Building constructed: 1911. Roof type: Semi-intensive, test/research. Size: 20,300 square feet. Year installed: 2001. The green roof on the Chicago City Hall building was installed as part of a Environmental Protection Agency study and initiative to reduce the urban heat island effect in the city and improve...
BLM seeks public input on Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management prepared an environmental analysis for a proposed travel management plan in the Upper Snake Field Office. The BLM seeks public input during a 30-day comment period on proposed alternatives and resource analysis. This will assist the BLM in identifying appropriate areas for motorized and non-motorized recreation.
BLM announces public input on the proposed Burnstone Quarry in eastern Idaho
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: POCATELLO, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment to analyze the potential effects associated with a high-calcium limestone quarry and is seeking public input on relevant resource issues and concerns. The proposed quarry is in Bingham County approximately 10 miles east of Firth, Idaho.
Bison herd to move to new pasture Thursday, April 6th
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Department of Geosciences, Georgia State University.
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on March 27 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Tucson, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), pending appropriate weather and seasonal conditions, beginning on March 28. The Airstrip Prescribed Fire will cover approximately 758 acres of BLM-managed land on the LCNCA and is located seven miles north of Sonoita.
Trails Center to close Tuesday morning for training
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will close temporarily the morning of Tuesday, March 28 for staff training. The Center will reopen at 1 p.m. the same day and resume regular operating hours.