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Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed September 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the public review and comment period is open on a proposal to offer parcels in North Dakota for a competitive oil and gas lease sale proposed by the Bureau of Land Management this coming September.
2023 Drought Response Operations Plan Finalized; plan focuses on recovery of upstream reservoirs
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Under the Drought Response Operations Agreement, the Bureau of Reclamation today began implementation of the 2023 Drought Response Operations Plan, which focuses on allowing upstream reservoirs to recover additional water previously sent downstream to Lake Powell.
Fontenelle Creek and Warren Bridge Campgrounds Open for Summer
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: KEMMERER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer Field Office and Pinedale Field Office have opened the Fontenelle Creek and Warren Bridge Campgrounds for the 2023 summer season. Drinking water is available and fees are being charged at both campgrounds.
BLM to Conduct Controlled Release of Teton Reservoir
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: RAWLINS, Wyo. - After thorough review of structural concerns at the Teton Reservoir Dam, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rawlins Field Office has decided to conduct a controlled release of excess water on Tuesday, May 30.
National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will hold next meeting in June
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGON, D.C. - The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet June 28-30, 2023, at the Whitney Peak Hotel located at 255 N Virginia Street, Reno, NV. The public is invited to attend in-person or view the entire Advisory Board meeting virtually via live stream at BLM.gov/live. Also, the BLM will host an educational field tour for the Board which is open to the public on June 27 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT.
BLM closes two King Range campgrounds for public safety
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: ARCATA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has closed the Wailaki and Nadelos campgrounds in the King Range National Conservation Area due to multiple hazard trees that pose threats to human health and safety. A reopening date for both campgrounds will be determined once the area is safe again for public recreation.
BLM announces June virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: KANAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a public comment period scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., or until all public comments have concluded, whichever comes first.
BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opening Two Campgrounds in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: Klamath Falls, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District is announcing the opening of the Gerber and Topsy campgrounds in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
BLM Casper reopens Muddy Mountain Road
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office reopened Muddy Mountain Road for the summer.
Reclamation kicks off Lake Berryessa summer season hours
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: NAPA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation is changing its hours at Lake Berryessa today, May 26. The following provides information on available facilities...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Fight Fire and Restore Rare Habitat in the Willamette Valley
By Interior Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding clears path to restoring healthy habitat, reducing threat of wildfires
Bureau Of Land Management Releases Environmental Assessment For Proposed September 2023 Oil And Gas Lease Sale For North Dakota
By Interior Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the public review and comment period is open on a proposal to offer parcels in North Dakota for a competitive oil and gas lease sale proposed by the Bureau of Land Management this coming September.
Bureau of Land Management announces Fontenelle Creek and Warren Bridge Campgrounds Open for Summer
By Interior Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer Field Office and Pinedale Field Office have opened the Fontenelle Creek and Warren Bridge Campgrounds for the 2023 summer season.
BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opening Two Campgrounds in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District is announcing the opening of the Gerber and Topsy campgrounds in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
BLM announces June virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee
By Interior Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a public comment period scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., or until all public comments have concluded, whichever comes first.
Cabrillo National Monument Altering Hours of Operations for Memorial Day 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On Monday May 29, 2023, Cabrillo National Monument will be open from 1:00pm until 8:00pm for the Memorial Day holiday observance.
Grizzly Monitoring to Begin in Glacier Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Glacier National Park is participating in an interagency effort led by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park to monitor grizzly bear population trends in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem using bait stations, automated cameras, and traps to capture and monitor grizzly bears inside the park.
Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meets on June 5
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will meet in the training trailer at Park Headquarters in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Monday, June 5, at 1 pm.
Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park the week of June 5 and June 12
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
A short section of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road in Lamar Canyon (between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley) will temporarily close from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15.
Memorial Day observances planned on National Mall
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: National Memorial Day Concert - 8 p.m.