News from May 2023
Save the Date for the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival July 22
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The cultural festival is back! Save the date and join us on Saturday, July 22, 2023 for the 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, FREE!
Identity Confirmed in Death on Shackleford Banks
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
At approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday, May 28th, an accident involving three individuals in a rented boat occurred in the ocean south of Shackleford Banks.
Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2023 Special Events Schedule in June
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Saratoga National Historical Park launches its special events program for 2023 next month. Programs for June include:
NPS asking for help in identifying vehicle, driver of hit and run that resulted in fatality on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 221
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
On the morning of May 30, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., National Park Service (NPS) dispatch operators received a report of a deceased male in the road near milepost 221 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Receives Children’s Lifejacket Donations from the Assistance League of Las Vegas
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area just received a boost in supporting safety for visitors.
Brooks River Permit Requirement for 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Katmai National Park & Preserve will implement a permit system to access the Brooks River Corridor (within the Brooks Camp Developed Area) between June 15 and October 31 for all activities, except redfish fishery subsistence activities.
Casper historian Tom Rea to present at the Trails Center Saturday
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center welcomes back local historian Tom Rea at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 for his presentation of “Exploring with Jim Bridger, the Raynolds Expedition of 1859-60.”
UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife on May 31, 2023 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick.
National Park Service awards more than $3.4 million in grants to preserve and interpret World War II Japanese American confinement sites
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The National Park Service today announced $3,408,083 in Japanese American Confinement Sites grants.
BLM Extends Pinedale Anticline Project Area Comment Period
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Due to an administrative error, some annual planning documents for the Pinedale Anticline Project Area were not available online on May 18.
Voluntary Climbing Closure in June
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower).
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest nearly $27 million in restoration work in Idaho
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.95 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities on public lands in Idaho.
Controlled Release of Teton Reservoir Delayed until June 5
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rawlins Field Office has delayed the controlled release of the Teton Reservoir Dam until Monday, June 5.
Indian Affairs announces 100th HEARTH Act approval
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland today announced that Indian Affairs has reached a new milestone by approving the 100th Tribal regulation under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012, or HEARTH Act.
Nesting Bird Temporary Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
his notice is to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay.
DOI-BLM grant application closes on July 24
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
IIJA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Recreation and Visitor Services grant opened on May 31.
BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet June 13
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Group continues dive into issues related to domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat
Butterfield Overland Trail Stage Stations
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Divisions and Stations of the Route.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites public comment on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment for Kingsley Plantation
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve seeks public input on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment that prescribes site improvements and management at Kingsley Plantation. A public commenting period will be open from June 26 to July 24, 2023 and includes opportunities to submit written comments on the plan.