News from March 2023


Southeast Coast Network News April 2023

News Release: SET Data Available on IRMA. The inaugural data package for surface elevation table (SET) wetland monitoring is now publicly available on the National Park Service DataStore. The data package is the result of a multi-region, multi-network collaboration between the Northeast Temperate Network (NETN; NER)...


BLM-Las Cruces District offers Outdoor Opportunities for upcoming Holiday Weekend

News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Planning to get outdoors to enjoy a holiday filled with hiking, mountain biking, camping, and picnicking? The following are a few locations managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District that offer the public a variety of ways to enjoy their public lands located virtually in their backyard.


Wildflower season is off to a slow start on some BLM lands

News Release: BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -Wildflowers may be slow to bloom this year in California as the Golden State recovers from a series of historic storms. The Bureau of Land Management advises wildflower enthusiasts to plan ahead, assess the situation and Know Before You Go prior to visiting public lands.


What did Interior Department publish on March 29?

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM seeks public comment for the Centennial Trails Project

News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Sierra Front Field Office is initiating a 30-day scoping public comment period seeking input regarding the proposed Centennial Trails Project, a non-motorized trail system located on public lands managed by the BLM in the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, Washoe, Storey, and Lyon counties, on the northeastern side of Carson City.


Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on March 30

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Licensed Battlefield Guided Walking Tours of the May 19 & May 22 1863 Union Assaults

News Release: VICKSBURG, MS - On Friday, May 19, Saturday, May 20, and Monday, May 22, 2023, Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign will be commemorating the 160th anniversary of the May 19th and 22nd 1863 Union assaults with a series of walking tours by Licensed...


Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Publishes the 2023 Superintendent’s Compendium

News Release: Copper Center, AK. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve has updated the Superintendent’s Compendium. The compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under the discretionary authority of the park Superintendent. It is updated annually and is a written compilation that addresses...


Request for Nominations for the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission discussed on March 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing April 26

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - The Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for climbing this year beginning Wednesday, April 26. Standing nearly 165 feet tall, the Bodie Island Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the third lighthouse to serve this area.


Proposed rule published on March 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a six page proposed rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


2023 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race Road Closures

News Release: On, Sunday, April 2, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:The following streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday, April 2, from approximately 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.


Interior Department discusses Marine Mammal Protection Act; Stock Assessment Reports for Two Stocks of West Indian Manatee on March 29

The US Interior Department published a five page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee Notice of Public Meeting discussed on March 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Almost a Wrap: Observations from the 2022-2023 Coho & Steelhead Spawner Seasons

News Release: By Watershed Stewards Program Corpsmember Catherine Masatani, San Francisco Bay Area Network Salmonid Monitoring Program.


NPS Seeks Information on Childs Park Vandals

News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are seeking tips from the public about recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Dingmans Township, Pennsylvania. Areas damaged include the historic Brooks Woolen Mill ruins and the original date stone. Anyone with information is asked to call the park’s 24-hour emergency communication center at (570) 426-2457.


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA discussed on March 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Climate Change at Isle Royale: Sugar Maple

News Release: Sugar Maple trees can be found all over the west end of Isle Royale, mainly on the Greenstone Ridge Trail near Sugar Mountain. Sugar maples are well known for their sweet sap that flows through the trees and is collected and boiled down to make syrup. In order to thrive and produce sap, sugar maples require a certain temperature range.