News from May 2023
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $7.6 million in restoration work in New Mexico
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $7.6 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in New Mexico.
Casper historian Tom Rea to present at the Trails Center Saturday
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - 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."
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $15.2 million in restoration work in Arizona
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $15.2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreation opportunities on public lands in Arizona.
BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host a Be Prepared poster contest highlighting “Know Before You Go” and “The 10 Essentials” for Lake County elementary students.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $7.6 million in restoration work in California
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $7.6 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and riparian area on public lands in California.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest nearly $27 million in restoration work in Montana
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.9 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of important wildlife habitats, watersheds and recreational opportunities on public lands in Montana.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $20 million in restoration work in Wyoming
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $20 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to protect native vegetation and streams on public lands in Wyoming.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $161 Million for Landscape Restoration
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will support 21 projects across the West
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $12 million in restoration work in Nevada
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $12 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in Nevada.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $19.3 million in restoration work in Utah
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $19.3 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to protect native vegetation and riparian species on public lands in Utah.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $11.1 million in restoration work in Colorado
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $11.1 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities on public lands in Colorado
President's Investing in America agenda to invest $10 million in restoration work in Oregon
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $10 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in Oregon.
BLM Casper to begin final phase of construction on Price Road
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office will temporarily close Price Road, located 18 miles southwest of Casper, beginning June 12 to complete ongoing road construction.
Intern Spotlight: Estrella Sainburg
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Meet Estrella, a former Trails Planning and GIS Assistant with the Latino Heritage Internship Program!.
Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park the week of June 5 and June 12
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: * A short section of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road in Lamar Canyon (between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley) will temporarily close from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15.
Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment for communications site right-of-way project
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is opening a 30-day public comment period today for feedback on the environmental assessment for the Powell Butte Communications Site Right-of-Way Project. The wireless communications facility will provide wireless telecommunications and first responder services in the Powell Butte and Alfalfa areas.
California Trail Interpretive Center Trail Days June 3-4 – surviving the trail!
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: ELKO, Nev. -The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the 18th annual California Trail Days pioneer re-enactment this Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family friendly event is open to everyone. Located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292 and as always FREE Admission!
The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Field Tour
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: MONTICELLO, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office and U.S. Department of Agriculture Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee field tour on Jun. 22, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. During the field tour, the committee...
SciGirls TV Show Screening at National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Everyone is invited to the Indiana Dunes National Park’s visitor center on Friday, June 2nd at 6:30 pm for a special screening of the PBS TV show, SciGirls. This episode, “Dragonfly Detectives," was filmed at the national park and features local girls, Logan, Luci, and Saloni as they investigate how dragonflies help the park’s scientists monitor water quality.
Special Commemoration Programs and Events during the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
By Interior Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: GETTYSBURG, PA - Gettysburg National Military Park staff will commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 2, and 3, with a series of free hikes, walks and talks that discuss, explore, and reflect on this important turning point in the American Civil War. The public is invited to join National Park Service staff throughout the three-day period across the battlefield, in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and at the Museum and Visitor Center.