News from May 2023
Rangers Initiate Search for Fallen Climber
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve rangers began an aerial and ground search for a climber who fell from the 16,000 foot ridge on the West Buttress to the Peters Glacier on the evening of Friday, May 19.
2023 Memorial Day Weekend Events
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Along with our usual living history groups and volunteers we have some special programs lined up for the weekend. Join us for the fun!.
Guide to the E.B. Thompson Negative Collection
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: This finding aid describes the E.B. Thompson Negative Collection, part of the NPS History Collection. For access to the collection or for more information, contact the archivist.
Interior Department discusses Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting on May 22
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on June 23
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on May 23.
Fallen Climber Located on Upper Peters Glacier
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve rangers have located a climber who fell from a 16,000 foot ridge on the West Buttress to the Peters Glacier on the evening of Friday, May 19. A mountaineering ranger was able to evacuate the patient who had minor injuries from 15,100 feet.
Jason Fallon named as new NPS Wildland Fire branch chief
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Jason Fallon, a wildland fire evaluation specialist with the Department of the Interior Office of Wildland Fire, has been selected as the new branch chief for National Park Service (NPS) Wildland Fire.
Beachcomber Hike at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger for a morning stroll along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan at Central Avenue Beach on Tuesday, May 30 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Learn about the origins of the Great Lakes and the Indiana Dunes while scanning the beach to see what kind of interesting things got washed up. There is a sandy slope down and up from the beach. Meet at the Central Avenue Beach parking lot.
NPS is Ready to Welcome Summer Visitors
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Employees at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have been busy gearing up and getting facilities ready for a busy summer season. The 70,000-acre national park unit in PA and NJ and was the 14th most-visited national park unit in the country in 2022 with 4.4 million visits recorded.
Gulf Islands National Seashore expands ferry service to Fort Pickens
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- The National Park Service will expand Pensacola Bay City Ferry service to the Fort Pickens Area to include Fridays beginning May 26, 2023.
#MyParkStory: Discovery in the backcountry - Madison Reika, Mount Rainier
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: So far in my years in the National Park Service, there have been many times I have said, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this." From 24-hour transports to jail, to a memorable backcountry patrol, one of my favorite patrols so far was with two coworkers in the desert.
2023-05-22- prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) plans to conduct a prescribed fire in two burn units this spring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). The fire is a tool intended to restore habitat in forested ecosystems in the park. The burn units cover approximately 509 acres within the National...
BLM reminds the public to recreate responsibly on rivers, recreation sites
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public to recreate responsibly as summer approaches and visitors start recreating on California rivers, in day-use areas, and when fishing, boating, swimming or performing other forms of water recreation. According to recreation.gov, water-related accidents are among the most common cause of death in some of our nation’s most visited parks, forests and waterways.
BLM presents Yuba Watershed Institute with prestigious Conservation Leadership Partner Award
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - In recognition of their leadership and dedication to conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently presented the Conservation Leadership Partner Award to the Yuba Watershed Institute. The Yuba Watershed Institute was recognized for collaborating with the BLM and...
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting May 23
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on May 23.
Naturalization Ceremony at George Washington Carver National Monument
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Naturalization Ceremony at George Washington Carver National Monument.
Stranded Climbers on the Ruth Glacier Rescued
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve rangers conducted a rescue on Peak 11,300 on the West Fork of the Ruth Glacier on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Bandy Creek Pool Now Open for the 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Bandy Creek pool and wading pool will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM (ET). The hours of operation will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays through Labor Day.
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office conducts Mesa Chivato prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Mesa Chivato prescribed fire. The BLM planned to conduct this prescribed fire earlier, but due to weather, has been unable to begin operations.
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on June 23
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on May 23.