News from 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry Road, Modoc, S.C.
Corps of Engineers announces NorthMet Mine permit decision
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today, June 6, that it is revoking the previously suspended NewRange Copper Nickel Company’s permit for the NorthMet mine.
Manchin Announces $140 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for West Virginia to Address, Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
On June 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive $140,684,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) to reclaim abandoned mine lands (AML).
Fresno Dam Road lane restrictions and delays
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The road crossing Fresno Dam will be reduced to a single lane of traffic June 6-16, 2023, in support of the ongoing Safety of Dams project. Delays should be expected while crossing the dam.
Reclamation releases Yakima basin June water supply forecast
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation’s June 2023 water supply forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will be adequate to meet irrigation demands this season.
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Domestic Electric Power Supply Chain
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led 47 bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to refrain from finalizing a DOE efficiency standard that would worsen the current shortage of distribution transformers, which are critical grid products.
ICYMI: Manchin Announces $429K Grant for Jefferson County’s Shepherdstown Battlefield
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has awarded the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board $429,097 to preserve 149.6 acres at Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County, West Virginia, through the Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants program.
Podcast 130: Presenting challenging histories at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Starting a Holocaust Museum. Catherine: My name is Catherine Cooper. I am here with. Felicia: My name is Felicia Williamson. I'm the Director of Library and Archives at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Catherine: Thank you so much for joining us today. Could you give us a brief introduction...
June 2023 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 3, 2023. Forty-seven qualified bidders including successful adopters, from all over the United States attended the event, traveling from places as far away as Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
Artists Invited to Apply for Fall 2023 Residency
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Whiskeytown, CA - From now until June 30, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area invites artists to apply for its fall 2023 Artist-in-Residence program.
Notice published on June 5 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM schedules Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council meeting
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting on June 14, 2023, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. MT. After the meeting, there will be a field tour at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The public is invited to attend the meeting and the field tour. Both in-person and virtual participation options will be available for the meeting.
Lake Powell Houseboat Fire Under Investigation
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: On Friday June 2, 2023, at 1:23 p.m. there was a report of a vessel fire at the Wahweap Marina, located on Lake Powell near Page, Arizona. The vessel on fire was moored on B dock near the Latitude 37 Restaurant. First responders arrived on scene from the National Park Service, Big Water Fire Department...
Observe Animals on San Juan Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Take home great memories of San Juan Island by viewing wildlife ethically - in a way that respects the space wild animals need to live free from harassment.
Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Industrial Minerals Surveys on June 5
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Reclamation announces redevelopment plans for Swanson and Red Willow Reservoir concession areas
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: McCook, Neb. - The Bureau of Reclamation’s Nebraska-Kansas Area Office is reviewing concession area plans for Red Willow and Swanson Reservoirs. The planned upgrades to facilities and infrastructure will enhance functionality, visitor experience, and accessibility.
Detectives seek information in fatal Suitland Parkway hit-and-run crash investigation
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Members of the United States Park Police Major Crimes Unit are seeking information to assist in the investigation of a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at approximately 10:00 PM on the Suitland Parkway in the area of Naylor Road.
June Calendar, Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor, and Kentucky Historical Award (Kentucky Historical Society)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: NICHOLASVILLE, KY - The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument is currently open 7-days a week. The building will be open 9:00 am to 5: 00 pm. The grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.
White-nose Syndrome detected in New Mexico
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Santa Fe, NM - For the first time, White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease of hibernating bats, has been confirmed in New Mexico. Samples from two live bats and two deceased bats were collected in late April from BLM-managed caves in Lincoln and De Baca counties.
What did Interior Department publish on June 5?
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.