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Park restores native sagebrush habitat
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Grand Teton National Park staff will continue habitat restoration projects in the park this summer as part of a multi-phase restoration effort to replace approximately 4,500 acres of non-native grass fields with native sagebrush habitat.
Avalanche Creek Drowning Victim Identified as University of Kansas Student
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Glacier National Park has released the identity of the victim of Monday’s Avalanche Creek drowning as University of Kansas student Atheer Abdulrahman S. Alquahtani from Saudi Arabia and current resident of Lawrence, Kansas.
Beaches at Jacob Riis Park Ready for Summer
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Jacob Riis Park is ready for summer. All bays are fully open to visitors this weekend. The placement of 360,000 cubic yards of sand has been completed.
National Park Service awards $21 million to help preserve African American civil rights history
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $21 million today to 37 projects in 16 states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil Rights grant program, which funds preservation projects and efforts of sites tied to the struggle of African Americans to gain equal rights.
Graves Creek Road Reopening After Bridge Repair Closure
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Upon completion of the first stage of bridge repairs along Graves Creek Road, the area will reopen on May 26th.
Reclamation reopens Acorn Campground for Memorial Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: SONORA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled the reopening of Acorn Campground in New Melones Lake’s Tuttletown Recreation Area for Memorial Day weekend. Camping will be available at Acorn Campground beginning Friday, May 26 through Tuesday, May 30, providing additional opportunities to camp and enjoy the outdoors during the holiday weekend.
BLM and Northern Nevada Correctional Center announce wild horse adoption event for June 2023
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
The BLM reminds visitors to recreate responsibly and safely on public lands during Memorial Day weekend and throughout summer
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - As the nation reflects on the sacrifices made by United State Armed Service members who died serving our country, people will be heading outdoors for Memorial Day weekend to visit America’s public lands that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Open spaces provide many recreational opportunities, such as fishing, swimming, camping, rockhounding, backpacking, hiking, boating and off-highway vehicle use.
BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in western Arizona due to increased wildfire risk
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - Effective Friday, May 26, at 8 a.m. seasonal fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management managed lands in portions of southern Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma counties, in western Arizona. Fire managers have noted an increase in wildfire activity, which is anticipated to peak...
June wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management kicks-off the summer with four wild horse adoptions in Wyoming in June. Untrained horses will be offered to qualified adopters on a first-come, first-served basis for a $125 fee (credit cards are the preferred payment method). Below are the scheduled adoption events for the month of June:.
Trails Center to hold first Trail Trek of the summer on Saturday
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on May 27 for the first trail trek of the summer. On this Saturday’s trek, participants will travel to the Douglas, Wyo., area to learn about a site known to pioneers as the “Black Hills Route."
BLM seeks public input on routes in Fremont County
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public input on a recent survey of routes in northwest Fremont County. This cataloguing effort will be used to ensure existing routes are identified and to plan future management of the area.
South Dakota Army National Guard to Bivouac and Perform Road Work at Belle Fourche Reservoir
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National Guard will be working at Belle Fourche Reservoir as a part of the annual Golden Coyote Exercise scheduled for June 2-16, 2023.
BLM reminds the public to be safe when recreating over the holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - Due to recent fatalities and injuries at popular recreation sites, the Carson City District reminds the public of safety concerns when recreating over the upcoming holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend attracts many visitors to recreation sites such as Moon Rocks (North Reno Recreation Area) and Sand Mountain Recreation Area (28 miles east of Fallon, NV).
Delta Cross Channel Gates remain closed through Memorial Day
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WALNUT GROVE, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation will keep the Delta Cross Channel Gates closed Memorial Day weekend: Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29. The closure is due to persistent high flows in the Sacramento River system. The gates will remain closed until further notice.
Mammoth Cave National Park Hosts Naturalization Ceremony Inside the Cave
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Mammoth Cave National Park and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services welcomed twenty-seven new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held within Mammoth Cave on Thursday, May 25.
Badwater Road reopened after weekend flooding
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Badwater Road reopened on May 25 after National Park Service (NPS) employees moved dirt and rocks off the road and filled in unsafe drop-offs on road edges.
Help Build the Field of Honor at Fort Scott National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Fort Scott National Historic Site invites you to join the park in placing the flags for the “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor Friday morning, May 26.
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures May 26 – 28, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26.
134th Anniversary of the Johnstown Flood
By Interior Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, is the 134th Anniversary of the Johnstown Flood of Friday, May 31, 1889.