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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Prince William Forest Park Orienteering Course Impacted by Campground Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
For visitor safety during a wastewater system improvement project, Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course from June 20 through October 27.
Tour Vessel in Glacier Bay National Park Evacuated After Monday Morning Fire
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The 187-foot passenger vessel Wilderness Discoverer was disabled by a shipboard engine room fire on Monday morning, June 5, while traveling in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Local Painter Presents Solo Exhibit at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
New York City Natural, an exhibit of paintings by Jessica Dalrymple, will open on Sunday, June 11.
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates Juneteenth with Inclusive History Conference
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Conference attendees will hear from representatives from the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, and the African American Civil Rights Network, and learn how to nominate St. Louis area sites to these networks.
National Park Service expected to receive more than $11 million to improve parks in Southeast Washington, D.C.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
A significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has been proposed to improve recreational facilities in National Park Service sites in Southeast Washington, D.C.
July 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Summer is here and the annual Hawaiian cultural festival is back at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park!
Draft Horses Make Hay While the Sun Shines at the Preserve
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
allgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce the upcoming historic horse-drawn mowing and raking demonstrations with a team of draft horses on Saturday, June 17th from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weather permitting.
Shenandoah National Park announces public comment period for new backcountry camping permit system
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Shenandoah National Park announced a process for public input on its proposed backcountry camping permitting system during a virtual public meeting last night.
National Park Service Releases Final Schedule for Remembrance Event for 60th Anniversary of Medgar Evers Assassination
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The National Park Service, in partnership with Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Foundation, and the Trust for Public Land, will celebrate the legacy of civil rights icon Medgar Evers June 9 -12, 2023 throughout Jackson, Mississippi on the 60th anniversary of his assassination.
Cultural Connects Program Returns to Acadia
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Cultural Connections program returns to Acadia National Park after a year long hiatus.