News from May 2023
Midwest biologists named Endangered Species Recovery Champions
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Passion, perseverance and dedication are crucial in the effort to prevent extinction of our most imperiled wildlife and plants.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park to Participate in Community Events and Programs Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Combahee Raid
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BEAUFORT, S.C.- On the night of June 1, 1863, Harriet Tubman and soldiers of the United States Army - including members of the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers - slipped away from the docks at Beaufort and sailed up the Combahee River. When they returned the next day, they brought with them more than 750...
Bureau of Land Management calls for nominations for Utah Advisory Councils
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management today published in the Federal Register Notice calls for nominations for three advisory committees in Utah - the Utah Resource Advisory Council, San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council, and Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
Committee Republicans Move Solutions to Increase Forest Management, Improve Wildland Firefighter Conditions and Address the Wildfire Crisis
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
On May 23, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on nine bills focused on forest management, wildland firefighter reforms and fire suppression policies.
2023 Annual Conference
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
On April 22, 2023, National Park Service employees of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (NST) had the honor of attending the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s 17th Annual Conference at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Visiting Acadia throughout Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Acadia National Park is excited to welcome visitors throughout Memorial Day weekend, and the National Park Service has plenty of tools available to help visitors navigate the park amidst crowds, traffic congestion, and limited parking.
Trail bridge closed near Zion Lodge in Zion National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
During a routine inspection, National Park Service engineers assessed a trail bridge near Zion Lodge (Shuttle Stop #5).
Paramount Ranch and Rocky Oaks reconstruction
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The National Park Service has awarded a contract to AMG & Associates, Inc., a company based out of Santa Clarita, California, to rebuild park facilities in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) that were lost during the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
Weather-permitting, Yellowstone National Park’s Dunraven Pass opens Friday, May 26
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Weather-permitting, the road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) will open Friday, May 26 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic.
National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2023 Challenge Cost Share Awards
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
$375,100 awarded to 18 projects across the country that promote stewardship, access to outdoor recreation and connect people to the outdoors
Summer 2023 Schedule for Lava Beds and Tule Lake National Monuments
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Tule Lake National Monument will be open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Hyde Park to Host U.S. Mint Quarter Event
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
On June 8, the community of Hyde Park will be hosting the launch of a new Eleanor Roosevelt quarter. As part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program, the new quarter celebrates the life and legacy of Eleanor as a first lady, author, civil liberties advocate, and chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights commission.
Memorial Day observances planned on National Mall
By Interior Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The National Park Service and its partners will honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country through in-person and virtual programming throughout the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend.
Historic Thurmond Depot Gets a Facelift
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
A crew from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) recently travelled to New River to conduct a workshop with park maintenance staff at the Thurmond Depot.
Access Increases for Memorial Day Holiday at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Due to a high snowpack, a higher spring runoff continues to increase Lake Powell water levels.
National Park Service to Commemorate Memorial Day at Fort Harrison National Cemetery
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
ichmond National Battlefield Park, in cooperation with the National Cemetery Administration, will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor and remember those who have died in our nation’s service.
Secretary Haaland Appoints New Members to the National Park System Advisory Board
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland appointed 15 new members to the National Park System Advisory Board today
Tonto National Monument Reduces Hours to Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
In order to mitigate heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will enter into annual summer hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling.
Rock Creek Park reminds visitors to keep pets on a leash
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On Sunday, May 14, an off-leash dog attacked a wild beaver in Rock Creek Park near Boulder Bridge. Due to the severity of its injuries, the beaver was euthanized
Bureau of Land Management announces Pacific Northwest fire restrictions to protect local communities
By Interior Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Fire restrictions will go into effect on May 23 for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.