News from May 2023


Search Underway in Glacier National Park for Missing 19-Year-Old

Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for a 19-year-old man missing since Friday.


Business Opportunity to Operate a Snorkel and Beach Equipment Rental and Instruction

The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity for a Watersports contract located at Virgin Islands National Park, to provide Snorkel and Equipment Rental and Instruction at Trunk Bay Beach.


National Park Service to begin construction on two Mount Vernon Trail bridges

On May 15, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a project to replace Bridges 23 & 24 on the Mount Vernon Trail south of Alexandria within Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and near Belle Haven Park. During the project, trail users will be detoured around the construction area.


Selection of Deputy Superintendent

The National Park Service (NPS) announces Scott McCormick has been selected as the new Deputy Superintendent of Fire Island National Seashore. He is expected to begin the week of June 19. 


Update Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge Fire

The fire at the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge that started yesterday, May 7, continues to smolder under building rubble.


Containment Increases on Sandy Wildfire

Suppression efforts are beginning to pay off as containment increases to 5% on the 10,000 acre Sandy Wildfire today.


Search Continues for Two Missing Climbers

The search continues for signs of two missing climbers on the Moose’s Tooth, a 10,300-foot peak near the Ruth Gorge in Denali National Park and Preserve.


Studhorse Prescribed Fire Continues in May 2023

Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations in the coming days on the Studhorse unit which is south of the Wawona Hotel.


BLM, Friends group announce selection of local artist in residence

News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument are pleased to announce the selection of Michelle Haberl, a resident of Las Cruces and artist, as this year’s local Artist-in-Residence.


Bullfrog North Ramp Operable for Houseboats and Larger Vessels

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp in North Lake Powell is now operable for houseboats and larger vessels.


Kids in Parks Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day at Homestead National Historical Park

Attention kids of all ages! Come out to Homestead National Historical Park, as we celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a FREE Kids in the Parks Activity


Interior Department publishes notice on May 8

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Assessment of Biodiversity and Climate Change; Request for Public Comment and Nomination discussed on May 8 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Business Opportunity to Operate a Snorkel and Beach Equipment Rental and Instruction

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity for a Watersports contract located at Virgin Islands National Park, to provide Snorkel and Equipment Rental and Instruction at Trunk Bay Beach.


Welcome to Top Cottage

News Release: While never designed to be a residential home, Top Cottage nonetheless received an astounding list of visitors.


Valles Caldera National Preserve invites public input on the development of a general management plan/development concept plan

News Release: JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. - The National Park Service (NPS) invites public feedback on preliminary management ideas and concepts under consideration as part of a general management plan/development concept plan being developed for Valles Caldera National Preserve. The goal of this planning effort is to establish...


La Reserva Nacional Valles Caldera invita al público a opinar para elaborar el plan de administración general y el plan conceptual de desarrollo

News Release: JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM - El National Park Service (NPS) invita al público a opinar sobres las ideas y conceptos de administración preliminares que se están considerando como parte del plan de administración general y plan conceptual de desarrollo que se está elaborando para la Reserva Nacional Valles Caldera.


Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Assessment of Flooding Impacts and Climate Inequities on May 8

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Opportunity To Comment on Changes to the Proposed Four Rivers Field Office Resource Management Plan, Idaho on May 8

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation selects Sabir Ahmad as regional financial manager

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif - The Bureau of Reclamation’s California-Great Basin Region announced today the selection of Sabir Ahmad as regional financial manager. Sabir will lead the Financial Management Division’s four branches: Ratesetting, Accounting Services, Power & Audit, and Special Projects.