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White-nose Syndrome detected in New Mexico

For the first time, White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease of hibernating bats, has been confirmed in New Mexico


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June 2023 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

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.


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Public Land Mining Claim Fees and Waivers Due Sept. 1

he Bureau of Land Management reminds claimants who wish to retain mining claims on public lands through the 2024 assessment year to pay a Maintenance Fee or file a Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification (Small Miner’s Waiver) on or before Friday, Sept. 1, to prevent the mining claim from being declared forfeit and void.


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BLM and nonprofit to clean up Government Draw June 17

ll are welcome to pitch in for a cleanup of public lands on June 17 in the Government Draw area east of Lander. The workday is hosted by the Wyoming charter of the Native American Church of the Ghost Dancers, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office.


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BLM advances battery storage for renewable energy in California Desert

On June 2, the Bureau of Land Management issued a Notice to Proceed with construction for the Sunlight Storage II Battery Energy Storage System project in Riverside County, increasing energy storage for the Desert Sunlight Solar Farm.


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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation publishes 26 press releases in May

There were 26 press releases published by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in May.


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50 Nifty Finds #27: A Distinction Without a Difference

News Release: Although earlier uniforms were authorized, the first official National Park Service (NPS) uniform regulations were issued on March 20, 1920. Among other things, they included hand-embroidered insignia for the right sleeve of the uniform coat to identify the rank and position of the employee. As far as...


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Bureau of Land Management publishes 143 press releases or notices in May

There were 143 press releases or notices published by the Bureau of Land Management in May.


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Lake Powell Houseboat Fire Under Investigation

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.


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National Park Service Announces Kettle Falls Concession Prospectus Update

A commercial service opportunity, referred to as a prospectus for lodging, bar/restaurant, retail, and marina services was advertised this spring for the Kettle Falls Hotel operation; however, no proposals were received.


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Hampton Celebrates 75 Years of Preservation and Progress

Since June 1948, Hampton has held the distinction of being the only national historic site designated for its “outstanding merit as an architectural monument” and the story of its preservation was the catalyst for the establishment of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.


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NPS to Re-Issue Request for Proposals for Hyde Park Drive-In

Hyde Park - After issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February, 2023 to lease, operate, and maintain the Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre, the National Park Service has received valuable feedback and suggestions from interested applicants.


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Make art in the park: Share your inspiration through Zion National Park’s 2024 Artist in Residence Program

How does Zion National Park inspire you? How have you shared that inspiration with others? Share your inspiration with others through our Artist-in-Residence Program!


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Detectives seek information in fatal Suitland Parkway hit-and-run crash investigation

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.


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June Calendar, Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor, and Kentucky Historical Award (Kentucky Historical Society)

The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the visitor center at Camp Nelson National Monument is currently open 7-days a week.


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Star gaze this summer during Gateway to the Stars events at Gateway Arch National Park

NPS with its partners, the St. Louis Astronomical Society and Dark Sky Missouri will host Gateway Arch National Park’s Gateway to the Stars program on select dates beginning Friday, May 26, 2023, through Friday, October 27, 2023.


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Booming on the Battlefield

On Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, the roar of cannon will echo across Shiloh Battlefield once again.


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Dates Selected for 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif. June 03, 2023 – Firefighters plan to begin ignitions on the 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn in the foothills of Sequoia National Park on Wednesday, June 7.


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Artist-in-Resident 2023

News Release: Jacek Smolicki. "One Step at a Deep Time" a Soundwalk composition for the ecotones of Canaveral National Seashore. One Step at a Deep Time (on-going.net). Sounds spill, permeate, cross boundaries and transgress borders. You are in an ecotone, a place and time where different ecosystems collide. Tone...


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Great Hall at Grand Portage

News Release: The Depot at Grand Portage is the summer headquarters for the North West Company, and the Great Hall is the meeting room. Here, the owners of the company discussed necessary business with their clerks from the far reaches of the interior trading posts. The company owners traveled from Montreal to exchange...