News from May 2023
Summer 2023 at Craters of the Moon
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
ARCO, ID: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve will begin its summer season.
Voyageurs New Staff.
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: Voyageurs National Park is excited to announce new staffing.
National Park Service Conducts Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68
BLM seeks public comment for Dingell Act – Emery County Land Exchange
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management seeks public input during a 30-day comment period on a proposed land exchange of approximately 92,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands for approximately 116,000 acres of trust lands managed by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration.
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets $78,844,369
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
On May 25, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office conducted a lease sale offering 45 parcels totaling 10,123 acres within Cheyenne County, Kansas, and Eddy, Lea, and Chaves counties, New Mexico, on public lands managed by the Roswell Field Office, Carlsbad Field Office and Oklahoma Field Office.
BLM to Conduct Controlled Release of Teton Reservoir
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
After thorough review of structural concerns at the Teton Reservoir Dam, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rawlins Field Office has decided to conduct a controlled release of excess water on Tuesday, May 30.
Reclamation kicks off Lake Berryessa summer season hours
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation is changing its hours at Lake Berryessa today, May 26.
2023 Drought Response Operations Plan Finalized; plan focuses on recovery of upstream reservoirs
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Under the Drought Response Operations Agreement, the Bureau of Reclamation today began implementation of the 2023 Drought Response Operations Plan, which focuses on allowing upstream reservoirs to recover additional water previously sent downstream to Lake Powell.
2023 Wintering Whooping Crane Count
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Service Estimates 536 Whooping Cranes Wintered in Texas in 2022-2023
2023 Mexican Wolf Fostering
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Mexican Wolf Pup Fostering Continues to Drive Recovery Progress
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures May 26 – 28, 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023. .
BLM shooting area will close temporarily for survey work
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: REDDING, Calif. - A target shooting area along Iron Mountain Road, west of the city of Redding, will close for about eight hours on Wednesday, June 7, while crews from the Bureau of Land Management complete survey work in advance of a fuels reduction project.
Kristin White selected as deputy regional director of operations
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation’s California-Great Basin Region today announced the selection of Kristin White as deputy regional director of operations.
National Trails Coloring Pages
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: A lot of different animals call the thousands of miles of national trails home. Have fun and learn more about them with these coloring pages.
Grand Canyon National Park hosts 33rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party, June 10-17, 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: The thirty-third annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held Saturday, June 10 through Saturday, June 17, 2023, on both the South and North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. National parks such as Grand Canyon are protective havens for some of the last remaining dark skies in the United States.
Eisenhower Ranger Programs
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Eisenhower National Historic Site offers a variety of free ranger guided programming during our spring, summer, and fall seasons. These programs include tours of the historic Eisenhower home, guided walks discussing Captain Eisenhower's time at Camp Colt in 1918, as well as walking tours of WWII burials in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting discussed on May 25 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bustang - Seasonal Transportation to RMNP
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Bustang to Estes. The Bustang is back and Rocky Mountain National Park is pleased to partner with CDOT again this summer. CDOT's Bustang to Estes Route will be providing summer seasonal transportation service to Rocky Mountain National Park's Park & Ride Transit Hub on Saturdays and Sundays beginning...
Help Build the Field of Honor at Fort Scott National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Fort Scott National Historic Site invites you to join the park in placing the flags for the “Symbols of Sacrifice" Field of Honor Friday morning, May 26. To ensure everyone can help, we encourage individuals and groups to plan on arriving from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m., but you may help as long as you wish. To find out more and to become involved, please contact the park at 620-223-0310, email us at fosc_interpretation@nps.gov, or just come out and help.
Trail Ridge Road Will Open For The Season Friday, May 26
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open Friday, May 26, at 6 a.m. for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather...