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News Release: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland this week led the United States presidential delegation to the Inauguration of His Excellency Santiago Peña. Secretary Haaland was joined by U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay Marc Ostfield, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States Francisco O. Mora, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Todd D. Robinson, and U.S. Representative Norma Torres.

Lake Mead NRA Officials Announce Full Park Closure

News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are announcing a complete closure of the park to recreational use effective today at 5 pm. This closure order is expected to remain in effect through at least Monday, and conditions at the park will be assessed on an ongoing basis to ensure proper measures are taken to ensure safe operations moving forward.

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Funds Launch of New Tribal Electrification Program

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced the launch of a new program and availability of $72.5 million in initial funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities electrify homes. This investment is a critical step toward the goal of electrifying ...

29 notices published in week ending Aug. 5 by Interior Department

There were 29 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Aug. 5, according to the Federal Register.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $50 Million to Enhance Key Water Infrastructure in the Upper Colorado River Basin Through President’s Investing in America Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced $50 million over the next five years to improve key water infrastructure and enhance drought-related data collection across the Upper Colorado River Basin. The Bureau of Reclamation is making an initial $8.7 million investment in fiscal year ...

Releases from Parker and Davis Dams temporarily reduced

News Release: Boulder City, Nev. - Due to recent rain storms and in anticipation of additional storms in southern California and Arizona, the Bureau of Reclamation is reducing water releases from Davis and Parker dams on the lower Colorado River. The reduced releases at both dams is expected to continue through the weekend, possibly through Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Overmountain Victory NHT Junior Ranger

News Release: Become a Junior Ranger of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail!.

OVVI Junior Ranger

News Release: The Junior Ranger Program for Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail encourages you to get out and explore!.

Death Valley National Park Closed due to Active Flooding

News Release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - Death Valley National Park is closed due to active flooding. The park received 1 inch of rain by mid-day Sunday, with unprecedented levels of rainfall predicted over Sunday night. California Highway 190 is also closed.

Shared History

News Release: Not all National Park Service (NPS) history is in the NPS! There are many public, corporate, and private collections with objects or documents that relate to NPS history. The NPS History Collection staff created a list of NPS History Resources to help researchers find documents, photographs, and other...

DOI-BIA offers new grant application process starting Aug. 21

FY23 ICWA OFF-RESERVATION GRANT grant opened on Aug. 21.

Access Wayside: A Sense of the Seasons

News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.

BLM seeks public comment on oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Kansas

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 27 oil and gas parcels totaling 6,282.06 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico and Kansas. The comment period ends Sept. 20, 2023.

Camel Tracks Fire currently under investigation

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The 63-acre Camel Tracks Fire on the Caja del Rio has been contained. It is currently under investigation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Although fully contained, there are still hot spots burning within the fire perimeter, so residents may still see smoke.

White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity

News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order that temporarily closed public access to the western portion of the White Mountains National...

The Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2023 Antelope Complex-North Wild Horse Gather

News Release: ELKO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Antelope Complex-North wild horse gather near Wells, Nev., on Aug. 20, 2023. The BLM gathered 1,971 wild horses, removed 1,936 wild horses from public lands. In addition, six wild horses were released, four wild horses succumbed due to gather related injuries and 25 wild horses were humanely euthanized due to pre-existing or chronic issues.

Volunteers Needed to Restore Three Patches Picnic Area

News Release: Rock Springs, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) by improving the Three Patches Picnic Area on Saturday, August 26.

BLM seeks comments on plan for regular fee increases at four campgrounds in Gunnison Field Office

News Release: GUNNISON, Colorado. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments through September 21 on a draft business plan to allow for regular fee increases at four Gunnison Field Office campgrounds located in Gunnison and Hinsdale counties, CO. The proposed fee increases are based on a fair market analysis of fees charged at comparable public and private campgrounds in the Crested Butte and Lake City areas and at nearby U.S. Forest Service campgrounds.

BLM announces new grants to support wild horse and burro initiatives in Colorado, Oregon and Utah