Latest News from Interior News Wire

In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is continuing a containment and prevention program.

BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal for USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site

he Bureau of Land Management today announced a public land order extension in the Federal Register for the Sitka Magnetic Observatory site in Sitka, Alaska, for an additional 20 years.

Wheatland Corral moves to online wild horse adoptions for rest of fiscal year

The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it will pause in-person wild horse and burro adoption events scheduled through September 2023 at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral.

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Bear Grub Vegetation Management Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to promote more resilient forests near Ruch, Jacksonville, Talent, and Medford.

BLM and State of New Mexico warn of hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and New Mexico State Parks Division are warning the public about hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande.

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

On June 7, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a fire prevention order prohibiting campfires, fireworks and explosives on federal lands in a fire-prone area of black spruce near Fox, Alaska, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility site on the Steese Highway.

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet for a formal business meeting of the council June 22 to 23, 2023.

Dorchester County Visitor Center

News Release: The Dorchester County Visitor Center is on the shore of the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland and serves as a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore. Situated off U.S. Route 50, the building is known for its distinct appearance with a large white sail shading the building. As a regional information center, the site helps visitors learn about the history of the area as well as the Chesapeake Bay and the best places to visit nearby.

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum

News Release: The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is in Calvert County, MD and explores the history of the Chesapeake Bay Railway. The museum is within sight distance of the Chesapeake Bay and walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, and a resort. Visitors to the museum can learn about the history of the railroad and its impact on the local region. The station also provides information about a nearby rail trail that traces the original path the railway traveled.

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a fire prevention order prohibiting campfires, fireworks and explosives on federal lands in a fire-prone area of black spruce near Fox, Alaska, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility site on the Steese Highway. The order goes into effect at midnight tonight and will last until October 31 or until the order is rescinded.

Old Federal Building USPS

News Release: Topeka’s Old Federal Building housed a post office and U.S. district court, and was formally dedicated on Aug. 30, 1934. In June 1951, local attorneys John and Charles Scott and Charles Bledsoe, and other lawyers from the NAACP, representing 13 adult plaintiffs and 20 children, rose in the courtroom...

Ignitions officially begun on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn

Following a successful test burn this morning, ignitions have officially begun on the Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn.

Blue Ridge Parkway Projects near Roanoke, Virginia, underway

Slope repairs between milepost 121.4 and 136 are complete and the parkway in that section is now open. Motorists are asked to be mindful of wildlife in the area when traveling this section.

Bureau of Land Management opens new facilities partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act

News Release: PRINEVILLE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is proud to announce the opening of new facilities in Maupin for the BLM and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate management of some of Oregon’s most treasured natural resources.

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet for a formal business meeting of the council June 22 to 23, 2023.

Evening on the Summit: Next Stop, The World's Fair

News Release: Next Stop: The World's Fair, will be presented on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 8:00 pm in the Amphitheater. This program will explore the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, including a history of the exposition and items that were on display relating to the Allegheny Portage Railroad.

Junior Ranger & Unsung Heroes Day at Fort Stanwix

News Release: On Saturday, June 24, Fort Stanwix National Monument will be hosting a Junior Ranger and Unsung Heroes Day event. The event is free and runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; with activities for the whole family highlighting the skilled professionals whose expertise was essential to the outcome of the 1777 siege...

Safe viewing tips for new eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - A magnificent new eruption that started before sunrise within Kīlauea volcano’s summit is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. While the park is open 24 hours a day, the public is urged to stay safe and follow these precautions.

Wet weather hinders progress on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn

News Release: SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. June 07, 2023 -Due to inclement weather and unfavorable fuel moisture conditions, fire management staff and park leadership have delayed further ignitions for the 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn until tomorrow, Thursday June 8, after an unsuccessful test burn.

Baltimore Visitor Center