News from May 2023
National Park Service announces Public Review Begins for Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout Preservation Project in Gunsight Lake
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
This project seeks to remove risk of hybridization to native westslope cutthroat trout and provide westslope cutthroat and bull trout habitat secure from the threats of hybridization and climate change
National Park Service announce Temporary Closure to Protect Nesting Falcons and Climbers
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Rock climbing routes on the East and Northeast Faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons.
National Park Service announces National Park Service honors employees in Hawaii and California for their dedication to preserving the nation’s heritage
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
During Preservation Month this May, the National Park Service (NPS) recognizes three employees from the Pacific West Region for their dedication to preserving cultural resources for this and future generations.
National Park Service announces Public input sought on draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) and associated environmental assessment that are being proposed for Haleakalā National Park.
National Park Service announce Road construction to begin in Lake of the Arbuckles area
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Road construction will begin in late May at Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Multiple areas will be worked on throughout the summer, starting with the Cedar Blue entrance area.
National Park Service announce Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Hosting Memorial Day Ceremony
National Park Service announce 2023 Memorial Day Commemoration at Fredericksburg National Cemetery
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
This Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, the National Park Service will host its annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. The program will start at 12 noon in the cemetery and is free to the public. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
National Park Service announces Journey to Juneteenth 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Award-winning storyteller, Valerie Tutson, will be presenting her “Journey to Juneteenth” program at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center on June 10th
National Park Service announce Boaters reminded to drain, clean, and dry
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
ocal residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and have their watercraft inspected before launching on park waters
National Park Service announces Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Plan 2023 Prescribed Burns and Fuels Reduction Projects
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif. May 15, 2023 – Fire managers at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have prepared a tentative schedule for prescribed burns and other fuels reduction projects in 2023.
National Park Service announces Native Plant Talks at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Grow your plant knowledge and plan out your own native flower garden while you learn about the diverse plant life that grows throughout the Indiana Dunes.
National Park Service announces Guilford Courthouse National Military Park invites public input on preliminary Development Concept Plan
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
This week, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a 45-day comment period for the public to provide comments on development plans for Greensboro’s Guilford Courthouse National Military Park— America’s first federally protected Revolutionary War site.
DOI-BIA grant application closes on Aug. 18
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2023
Living Languages Grant Program (LLGP) grant opened on May 15.
50 Nifty Finds #25: Ranger Spies?
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Mather, Stephen Mather. Not the correct M? How about Albright, Horace Albright? Doesn't ring a bell with Q? Ok, we admit they don’t have the same flair as the name of a certain British spy, but there’s still a story to tell here. Spies in the National Park Service (NPS)? As far as we know there weren’t...
Many Fantastic Programs Lined-Up as Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Changes to Summer Hours!
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Summer hours are back at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument! Starting Monday, May 15th, Agate will be open from 9am - 5pm daily. There will also be select days where the monument will be open in the evening to enjoy the incredible night skies. These hours allow visitors to spend more time at the park, as well as welcome fantastic programs during the summer.
“SENATE RESOLUTION 206--DESIGNATING JUNE 10, 2023, AS ``VETERANS GET OUTSIDE DAY''” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2023
“SENATE RESOLUTION 206--DESIGNATING JUNE 10, 2023, AS ``VETERANS GET OUTSIDE DAY''” was published on page S1607 of the Congressional Record on May 10.
BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse gathers in Owyhee County
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
To help healthy wild horse herds continue to thrive on healthy rangelands, the Bureau of Land Management Owyhee Field Office is seeking public comment on the Owyhee Field Office Herd Management Area Management Plan Environmental Assessment for the Black Mountain, Hardtrigger, and Sands Basin Herd Management Areas
Wheatland Corral to offer wild horses, burros for adoption May 26
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On April 22, 2023, DEA and its law enforcement partners came together once again to protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.
Mace Questions DHS About New AI Task Force
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Requests staff level briefing to understand how AI Task Force will advise DHS’s border crisis response
The BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions effective May 22 for BLM-managed public lands managed by the California Desert District within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties.