News from May 2023
Update for Virgin Islands National Park's Cruz Bay Visitor Center and Bulkhead Repairs
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The next phase of repairs to the National Park Service’s Cruz Bay Visitor Center, bulkhead, and finger pier will begin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Zion National Park records second busiest year
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - Zion recorded 4,692,417 visits to the park in 2022, which is its second busiest on record. This is more than 200,000 greater than the total number of visits recorded in 2019.
Virtual Junior Ranger Program
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Cowpens Junior Web Ranger. Hey, kids! You Can Be A Junior Ranger!. Welcome to the Cowpens National Battlefield Junior Ranger Web Page! We are glad you were able to visit this site today. We hope that by taking part in this online Junior Ranger program, you will develop an appreciation for the park's...
DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting May 1
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
F23AS00356- Conservation Science and Innovation in the Southeast grant opened on May 1.
Debris observed washing up on Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches from Nags Head to Salvo
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Town of Nags Head have observed plastic, metal, paper and textile fabric debris washing up in low densities along approximately 25 miles of beaches, from Nags Head to the villages of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo.
Delaware River Safety Advisory for Week of May 1
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The break in the rain may have you thinking about heading out to the Delaware River for some boating, fishing, or paddling.
Blue Mesa Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 5, 2023, at 5:30 am.
Reclamation announces temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a recreation area temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir on May 5 while CAL FIRE is conducting overwater air rescue training for a statewide class
Congressional Record publishes “SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” in the Extensions of Remarks section on April 26
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E364-E365 on April 26
U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Senior U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense officials joined Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, represented by Air Vice Marshal Nnamdi Nwokoma Ananaba and other Nigerian partners to celebrate the completion of $38 million of improvements to the air base April 27.
Testimonies deliver powerful sexual assault prevention message
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
When one reads about sexual assault and begins looking at the sobering statistics, it can be overwhelming.
Republicans to Visit Iron Range to Witness Permitting Challenges and Hear Community Input **Media Advisory**
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) is hosting members for site visits and a field hearing in Mountain Iron, Minn. to examine the Iron Range's mineral potential and hear from local community leaders
Release of Feasibility Study for Claiborne and Millers Ferry Locks and Dams Fish Passage Study
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District will release the draft feasibility report and integrated environmental assessment of the Claiborne and Millers Ferry Locks and Dams Fish Passage Study for public review and comment on May 1, 2023.
Bureau of Land Management to begin NEPA process for the Bonanza Solar Project Application
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has completed the variance process for the Bonanza Solar Project, a major early step in the application process for solar energy development that allows the BLM to fully consider the project under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee to meet May 4
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will hold a meeting May 4, 2023.
BLM initiates court-ordered environmental review of existing coal lease moratorium
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
In response to an order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana (Court), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today initiated preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the potential environmental effects from maintaining or revoking former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s coal leasing moratorium.
BLM seeks input on two land acquisitions proposed in Boise Foothills
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to acquire two land parcels located in the Boise Foothills from the Treasure Valley Land Trust.
Bureau of Land Management opens lands closed for 2020 Labor Day Fires
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Friday, April 28, the Bureau of Land Management will reopen the last public lands closed after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.
BLM schedules public hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild horses and burros.
BLM opening Trinity River campgrounds May 5
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
With summer camping season just around the corner, the Bureau of Land Management is preparing to open Trinity River campgrounds, along State Route 299, on Friday, May 5.