News from September 2023
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site hosts events celebrating the science of bats
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: National parks throughout the Pacific Northwest are joining together to celebrate the park residents that gobble up mosquitos and see with their ears! During the month of September, family-friendly performances at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National...
Search Underway in Glacier National Park for Missing Climber
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [Aug. 31, 2023] - Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Adam Fuselier, a 32-year-old man from Castle Pines, Colorado missing since Tuesday.
Veteran of Foreign Wars Memorial, Whitinsville
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: There is a memorial dedicated to veterans of foreign wars on Linwood Avenue. This area pays tribute to the men and women who served in World War II as well as Korea and Vietnam.
Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Season: Summer (July - September). The Mowich Lake area is generally open mid-July to mid-October, accessible via SR 165. The Mowich Lake Road is unpaved after the first three miles and may be rough. Tolmie Peak Trail is located approximately 17 miles in on the left side near the lake. Built in 1933...
Saratoga National Historical Park Offers Special Events in September
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Stillwater, N.Y. - Saratoga National Historical Park continues its 2023 special events program in September. Programs include.
BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public land investments in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: St. Joseph Museums, Inc., St. Joseph, MO discussed on Aug. 31 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Area youth compete in Wild Horse Youth Challenge at Kansas State Fair
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: NORMAN, Okla. - On Sept. 16-17, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will co-host the Wild Horse Youth Challenge along with the Kansas State Fair and the Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board and volunteers. The event will feature 28 youth, ages ten to 18-years-old, who began gentling and training a yearling wild horse in May. At the fair, the youth will compete in three in-hand events, a showmanship class, a trail class around obstacles and a freestyle class.
Whitinsville National Bank
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: During the heyday of the Whitin Machine Works, some employees dedicated decades of their life to work for the company. In some cases, generations of residents worked either for the Whitins or in a supporting business.
BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public land investments in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on Aug. 31 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public land investments in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
BLM approves SMP Gold Corporation exploratory drilling project in Imperial County
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: EL CENTRO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved SMP Gold Corporation to move forward with mineral exploration on public lands within the Oro Cruz Pit Area in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains in Imperial County, with requirements to take measures to avoid or mitigate conflicts with natural, cultural, and historic resources in the area.
Mojave National Preserve partially reopens after repairs from Hurricane Hilary
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: KELSO, Calif. - Mojave National Preserve will partially reopen by 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. Areas that will open include South Kelbaker Road, Kelso Cima Road, Morning Star Road and a portion of Ivanpah Road between Morning Star Mine and Nipton Roads.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial plan to reopen most facilities Sept. 1
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial plan to reopen all facilities, except for Cape Point and Ocracoke campgrounds, at normal times tomorrow, Sept. 1.
Dan Stahler selected as leader of Yellowstone National Park’s Wolf Project
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Dan Stahler has been selected as the new leader of Yellowstone National Park’s Wolf Project. A 21-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), Stahler succeeds Doug Smith, who retired at the end of December 2022.
Canaveral National Seashore Post Hurricane Idalia Status Update
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Canaveral National Seashore is reopening after Hurricane Idalia. The seashore will open today Aug. 31, 2023, at 9:00 AM. Visitors should continue to exercise caution while in all areas where access is allowed.
Tourism to Shenandoah National Park contributes $145 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Luray, VA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.4 million visitors to Shenandoah National Park in 2022 spent $104 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,240 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $145 million.
BLM schedules wild horse adoption event with Fort Worth Mustang Show
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: FORT WORTH, TEXAS - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event in coordination with the Fort Worth Mustang Show in Ft. Worth, Texas, Sept. 9-10. The two-day event at the Will Rogers Memorial Center will feature dozens of outstanding animals, both trained and untrained. The event will take place from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Bureau of Land Management Closes Public Lands Near Chilcoot Fire
By Interior Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is closing public lands within the vicinity of the Chilcoot Fire, located near the Steamboat Creek and Canton Creek areas. This emergency closure order is for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel.