News from May 2023
Headwaters Highlights: New Cumberland Locks and Dam
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
If the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed New Cumberland Locks and Dam in 1839 instead of 1961, it might have been called Vernon Locks and Dams or Cuppytown Locks and Dam, named after John Cuppy, who designed the town and named it Vernon.
Charleston District Hosts 3Q23 DPM Forum
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Deputy District Engineers for Programs and Project Management from across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gathered for a two-day Deputy Forum in Charleston, S.C., April 26-27.
Arctic and Subarctic Bears' Exposure to Toxins
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: New research, conducted by Scandinavian and National Park Service scientists, reveals that levels of contaminants, such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead, in brown bears are related to what they eat and how old they are. Mercury was highest in populations and individuals that rely upon marine (ocean) resources like salmon.
Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Wyoming Human Remains Repository, Laramie, WY discussed on May 4 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM extends Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan comment period
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public comment period on the environmental analysis for the Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan to July 10, 2023. The purpose of the Travel Management Plan is to identify appropriate areas for motorized and non-motorized recreation opportunities.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL on May 4
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL on May 4
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Savannah, GA discussed on May 4 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Blue Ridge Parkway begins Price Lake Dam bridge repair project
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: BLOWING ROCK, N.C. - Work has begun to repair the Price Lake Dam bridge, at milepost 296 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. As a result, lake levels in the area are expected to drop several feet below the top of the dam beginning this week, and visitors may experience single lane closures in the area.
Intern Spotlight: Kai Victor
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: How did you find yourself at the National Park Service?
Podcast 051: Historic Preservation Program at Mississippi College
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Tricia Nelson, Director. Jason Church: And hello, this is Jason Church, Materials Conservator for the National Park Services’ National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, and I’m here today talking to Tricia Nelson, the Director of the Mississippi College Historic Preservation Program and...
My Park Story: Memories Beyond Measure
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: This story is part of the “Your Park Story / My Park Story" series. In 2023, we are asking everyone to share your park story as our National Park Service staff and partners also share theirs. Follow the conversation on National Park Service social media channels using #YourParkStory and share your own story using #MyParkStory.
Podcast 049: What do you do with a broken Orangutan?
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: NCPTT: Learning GPS and GIS. Jason Church :So I’m here today with Fran Richie and Fran you were a former intern at NCPTT so we are sort of catching up with you finding out what you did back then and what your are doing these days. Fran Ritchie: Thanks. Well it’s great to talk to you. I was at the NCPTT...
Podcast 053: National Mall Plan Project Part 2 - Turf Project
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: National Mall Turf Project. Paul Cady: Ok Michael, would you mind giving me a brief description of your role in this turf project?. Michael Stachowicz: The project itself was almost 90-95% complete by the time they brought me on board. My role really has been to help finish it out and deal with punch...
BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Ajo Travel Management Plan
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lower Sonoran Field Office is seeking public input to inform the Ajo Travel Management Area Travel Management Plan (Ajo TMP) and associated environmental assessment. The Ajo Travel Management Area covers approximately 177,112 acres of BLM-managed public land in Pima County.
What Are the Steps of an Archeological Project?
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Ask Questions and Develop a Research Design.
Secretary Haaland Announces $12.6 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Desalination Research Facility in Southern New Mexico
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - While in Southern New Mexico today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Congressman Gabe Vasquez announced a $12.6 million investment from the President’s Investing in America agenda to support the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, ...
Katherine Landing Fuel Dock on Lake Mohave Re-opens to the Public
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Katherine Landing Fuel Dock on Lake Mohave Re-opens to the Public.
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on May 4 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice on Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales discussed on May 4 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.