News from 2023
Kate Hammond selected as the next National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The National Park Service has selected Kate Hammond to serve as the next Intermountain Regional Director.
Increased visitor and program access in April 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Beginning Tuesday, April 11, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will increase public access inside the site’s visitor center and on scheduled ranger-led programming.
Cypress Camp Trail Fire Receives Precipitation
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - Fire behavior on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve has decreased significantly today with precipitation over the fire area. Creeping and smoldering continues to be observed in the prairies and pines. Current mapping puts the fire at 9,749 acres and containment has increased to 67%.
Turkey Run Park will close to vehicles starting April 10
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
On Monday, April 10, the National Park Service (NPS) will close the Turkey Run Loop Road and parking lots so that construction workers can repair and repave road surfaces.
McKay Dam releases may increase, cause higher stream levels
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: PENDLETON, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation advises people near or around McKay Creek downstream of McKay Reservoir to exercise caution due to potential dangers associated with high flows and fluctuating water levels between the reservoir and the Umatilla River.
Reclamation taking proactive measures in the Lahontan Valley to address record-breaking snowpack, flood concerns
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - In response to record breaking snowpack conditions in the Sierra Nevada, Reclamation is working with Churchill County, city of Fallon, and Truckee-Carson Irrigation District to implement proactive measures to help mitigate flooding this spring.
Reclamation announces Yakima basin April water supply forecast
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: YAKIMA, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation’s April 2023 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will be adequate to meet irrigation demands this season. The April total water supply available for the April-September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% of entitlements and junior water rights will receive 82% of entitlements.
Fresno Dam Modification to Start and Tailwater Fishing Access Site Closure
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. ─ The Contractor selected to complete the Fresno Dam Safety Modifications, NW Construction, plans to begin mobilization activities the week of April 17, 2023. Initial site activities are anticipated to include mobilization of equipment and materials, installation of monitoring wells, and site preparatory work.
Crews Make Headway on Cypress Camp Trail Fire, Now 40% Contained
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - Fire crews made significant progress today on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire with containment rising to 40%, up 30% from yesterday. The fire is currently 9,722 acres.
Teacher Ranger Teacher Program at Palo Alto Battlefield NHP
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: Teacher Ranger Teacher Program at Palo Alto Battlefield NHP.
Enjoy the View Like Tyler Walsh
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: How do you enjoy the view?
May 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - May brings an abundance of blooming ʻōhiʻa lehua blossoms throughout the park, and a plethora of special events from live music, to Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, living history performances and more. Mark your calendar for these May events.
BLM extends South Hills seasonal closure to April 28
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho- Due to the extensive snowpack lingering in the South Hills area south of Twin Falls, the Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure to Friday, April 28, 2023. According to conversations with Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), mule deer herds continue to need protection in this area, which is still open to the public for non-motorized use.
Voyageurs National Park Reservations for 2023 Boat Tours and North Canoe Programs Open April 15
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: Voyageurs National Park staff announce ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage reservations open at 9:00 am CST on April 15 for the 2023 season.
National Park Service Seeks Request for Proposals (RFP) for the East Potomac Tennis Center
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to lease, operate, and maintain the East Potomac Tennis Center at 1090 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242. The site includes outdoor courts, indoor courts under a bubble, and an office with attached restrooms/locker rooms. The National Park Service is seeking a continuation of the tennis operations to attract diverse visitors and serve the surrounding community as well as visitors to the park.
BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Searcy, Arkansas
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 11, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on April 14-15, 2023, at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Dr, Searcy, Arkansas 72143.
BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Willis, Texas
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: NORMAN, Okla.- The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Willis, Texas, April 28-29, at the Willis Ag Barn and Arena.
Interior Department discusses Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications on April 10
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Sonoran Desert Network Welcomes International Volunteers in Parks
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: Come work for the National Park Service’s premier science program in Tucson, Arizona-while gaining valuable skills and memories to last a lifetime! The Sonoran Desert Network (SODN) conducts long-term monitoring of key natural resources in 11 national parks. SODN parks contain rich natural and cultural...
Virgin Islands National Park Announces the 2023 Youth Conservation Corps Program
By Interior Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: We are looking for great young people to join our crew this summer! If you are a resident of St. John or St. Thomas, between the ages of 15 and 18, and interested in summer employment with the Youth Conservation Corps at Virgin Islands National Park, please download the or pick up an application form the park's Visitor Center in Cruz Bay, St. John, or the Tunick Building in St. Thomas.