News from 2023
Local Painter Presents Solo Exhibit at Sandy Hook
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Middletown, N.J. -By the Sea an exhibit of paintings by Gregory Lewis, will open on Saturday, June 3. The exhibit opening and reception will be from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Fort Hancock Post Museum (Building 28) at Sandy Hook. The opening reception is free and open to the public.
National Park Service approves plan to rehabilitate Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park seawalls
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Rehabilitate Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park Seawalls Environmental Assessment (EA).
National Park Service seeks comments on draft Circulation Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Cuyahoga Valley National Park invites the public to review and comment on, from June 7 – July 11, the draft Circulation Environmental Assessment (EA), which is an important component of implementing the park’s Community Access Plan.
National Park Service and the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Host Open House for National Historic Landmark District Updates
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
he National Park Service (NPS) and the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission are hosting an open house on June 12 at 7pm to share updates on the two National Historic Landmark (NHL) districts within park boundaries: Calumet and Quincy Mining Company.
Eastern Sierra Federal Lands Job Fair
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Are you looking for a job supporting public lands in the Eastern Sierra? Learn more at a job fair on Saturday, June 10 at the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center in Lone Pine.
June 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2023:
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Displays Jenkins Lot Exhibit during Juneteenth Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
From June 16 to June 19, 2023, Lincoln Home National Historic Site will celebrate Juneteenth by offering visitors access to a pop-up exhibit about Jameson Jenkins and his family's story at the Jenkins Lot on 8th Street near the Lincoln Home.
National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail Extension Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
he National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on potential construction of a 2.5-mile Chisha Foka multi-use trail extension along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Hinds and Madison counties, Mississippi.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $12 million in restoration work in Nevada
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Reno, Nevada - 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. This funding will be focused in two landscape areas called the Montana Mountains and the Humboldt/O'Neil Basin Restoration Landscape Areas.
Temporary trail closures will allow for boardwalk replacements and trail improvements in Minute Man National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Several sections of the Battle Road Trail are scheduled for trail rehabilitation and multiple boardwalks are scheduled for replacement in the summer and fall of 2023.
Bandelier's Mandatory Shuttle begins on June 14, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
After a brief delay, Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 14, 2023.
National Park Service awards $3.8 million to protect 398 acres at five Civil War battlefields
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
he National Park Service (NPS) awarded $3,834,518 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants through the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today to protect 398 acres, including four battlefields in Virginia and one in West Virginia.
Fruit Harvest Outlook 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Fruit harvest season is fast approaching in Capitol Reef National Park! Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are available for harvest each summer.
Yellowstone National Park calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Yellowstone provides millions of visitors one of the greatest wildlife viewing displays in North America. In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife.
Temporary Closures for Herbicide Application
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
From June 3 to June 7, a team of biologists and resource staff will be applying herbicide to control non-native giant cane (Arundo donax) along the river in the Rio Grande Village area.
Identity Confirmed in Death on Shackleford Banks
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - 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. In a press release issued on May 29th, the National Park Service outlined details of that accident and the death of one unnamed individual on Shackleford Banks shortly thereafter.
Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Data Elements for Bureau-Funded Schools on May 31
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $7.6 million in restoration work in California
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - 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. This funding will be focused in a landscape area called the Cosumnes Watershed Landscape Restoration Area.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites public comment on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment for Kingsley Plantation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
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.
Planned Prescribed Fire at Mineral Headquarters Area
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Lassen Volcanic National Park’s fire management staff plan to initiate a 30-acre prescribed fire project in the Mineral Headquarters area in late May/early June, depending on weather conditions.