News from May 2023
BLM Colorado solar lease bids for more than $200,000
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District held a successful lease sale of the De Tilla Gulch solar energy zone at its Cañon City office.
The BLM encourages public to track the bloom responsibly on public lands in the California Desert
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management encourages the public to recreate responsibly, plan ahead and know before you go when viewing wildflowers on public lands in the California desert.
BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental Assessment
Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles.
BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas.
Biden-Harris administration to replace Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Treatment Plant
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation announces a $56 million investment from the President’s Investing in America agenda for the construction of a replacement Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Treatment Plant. Originally built in 1991, the plant removes heavy metals from contaminated water caused...
National Park Service Seeks Request for Proposals (RFP) for Eight Historic Dune Shacks
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). The eight historic dune shacks, located within the Peaked Hill Bars National Register of Historic District in Provincetown and Truro, are offered under a lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the dune shacks must be submitted by July 3, 2023 at 5 pm EST.
Blue Mesa Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 5, 2023, at 5:30 am. It will remain open from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm for the remainder of the 2023 season. Lake Fork will be the first boat ramp to open. Other boat ramps in Curecanti...
Catoctin Mountain Park welcomes latest Artist in Residence
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Photography. Writing. Painting. Weaving. The national parks have inspired creativity since the late 19th century. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 50 national parks that host an artist in residence program. From May 8 - 12, 2023 the 32nd artist in residence, Jeffrey Lockwood from Laramie, Wyoming will be in the park.
2023 Be Beary Aware at Sitka NHP
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: SITKA, ALASKA - Bears are awake and active around Sitka and the park. The first bear sighting of the season in the park occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on 4/27/23. As bear season is upon us, Sitka NHP staff have a few reminders. Please join us in being bear aware and working to minimize conflict between these important animals and humans.
Volunteer with the National Park Service Today
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Dayton, OH - Throughout the history of the national parks, volunteers have carried on a proud tradition. From the establishment of the first national park, Yellowstone, in 1872, to the establishment of the National Park Service itself, in 1916, and continuing today, private citizens have played a vital...
National Park Service Announces Requests for Proposals to Lease Eight Historic Properties
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.-The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). The eight historic dune shacks, located within the Peaked Hill Bars National Register of Historic District in Provincetown and Truro, are offered under a lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the dune shacks must be submitted by July 3, 2023, at 5 pm EST.
Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group discussed on May 1 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023.
BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas. The lingering snowpack supports an extended snowmobile riding season in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area.
Parasites in Alaska Brown Bears
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: A team of researchers from numerous universities and state and federal agencies documented the prevalence of parasites in brown bears that could potentially affect wildlife health throughout Alaska. Using samples collected from the temperate rainforests of southeast Alaska to tundra above the Arctic...
Park hosts Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, May 6
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, WY - Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Grand Teton National Park’s Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, May 6. This year’s event Grand Migrations is themed around the great wildlife migrations that take place throughout Wyoming. The program includes information about deer...
Interior Department discusses Land Exchange at Virgin Islands National Park; Correction on May 1
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Park Service director visits the National Parks of Boston during National Park Week
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - In celebration of National Park Week, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams made his first official visit to the National Parks of Boston from April 25-26. Earlier in the week, he toured additional national parks in the greater Boston area, including Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.