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Camping Fee Increase Proposed for Assateague Island National Seashore
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Berlin MD- Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne announced a proposal to increase the fees for camping at Assateague Island National Seashore.
Road maintenance and restoration work to cause delays on Davison Road in Redwood National and State Parks
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Redwood National and State Parks staff will perform road grading and forest restoration projects along Davison Road in late May and June this year.
BLM reschedules pile burn in Catron County
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Due to a lack of suitable weather and fuels conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office rescheduled plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County.
Bureau of Land Management announces BLM Rio Puerco Field Office implements Chain of Craters prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through June 2, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire.
Bureau of Land Management announces Rogue River Trail Repairs Completed
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The BLM has mitigated the landslide on the Rogue River Trail at trail mile 21.5, approximately one mile upstream from the Rogue River Ranch.
Bureau of Land Management announces Blm Makes Rural Historic Site Accessible To All
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Two-hours east of the small town of Lakeview, OR is the Historic Shirk Ranch. The ranch is so remote that even most local residents have never made the drive to see the site. Wanting to make the site accessible to everyone, the BLM Lakeview Field Office teamed up with CyArk to create a virtual experience where visitors can learn about David Shirk and the history of early ranching in southeast Oregon.
Bureau of Land Management announces BLM advances clean energy in California
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Sunlight Storage II Battery Energy Storage System in Riverside County to add up to 300 megawatts for a total 530 megawatts of energy storage capacity provided to the state power grid from the Desert Sunlight Solar Farm, another step toward meeting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of achieving a carbon-free electric grid by 2035.
Bureau of Land Management announces Trails Center welcomes special guest, Yufna Soldier Wolf, on May 27
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Saturday, May 27 at 1 p.m. for a special presentation with Yufna Soldier Wolf, Northern Arapaho.
Search Underway in Shenandoah National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
A search is underway in Shenandoah National Park for Mateo Cobo Zevallos. Mr. Zevallos was reported missing to Fairfax County Police May 9, 2023.
DANGER: Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park.
National Park Rangers Will Lead Guided Walks of Civil War Trenches
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park will offer ranger-guided walks of Civil War army trenches on Sunday mornings, May 21, June 4, September 17, and October 1.
2023 Buoy Hazard Marker Placement
By Interior Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Voyageurs National Park staff have placed hazard markers and other buoys within park boundaries
Search for drowning victim concludes
By Interior Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The search for a missing man concluded on May 18th, 2023.
2023 Summer Hours and Programs at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Discover the stories of soldiers, civilians and enslaved freedom seekers who experienced four major battles and helped determine the fate of the nation during the Civil War. Explore Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park this summer and connect with the people and places that shaped some of the most contested landscapes in American history.
BLM Temporarily Closes Section of Reardon Draw Road
By Interior Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is temporarily closing a 3.2 mile section of Reardon Draw Road southeast of Big Piney, Wyoming.
BLM temporarily limits vehicle access at South Cow Mountain to protect imperilled species
By Interior Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: UKIAH, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office is taking measures to protect habitat for the imperilled Clear Lake hitch by temporarily limiting vehicle access to the South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area in Lake County. The temporary closure of the Scott’s Creek gate entrance near Lakeport is effective starting on Friday, May 12 and ending Thursday, June 1.
Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility Closes for Construction
By Interior Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is temporarily closing the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility for construction operations between May 22 and September 30. Contractors will build a new enclosure over the animal preparation area, protecting staff and wild horses from the elements while animals receive veterinary care, vaccinations, and are prepared for adoption. Adoption appointments and tours will not be available during the closure.
BLM Resource Advisory Council will hold information meeting
By Interior Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Northern California Resource Advisory Council will hold an informational session via Zoom on Thursday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The virtual session replaces a field tour and business meeting that had been planned for Arcata.
Interpreting Archeology: Archeologists and Interpreters Working Together
By Interior Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Goal. Through training and other learning resources, Interpreting Archeology: Archeologists and Interpreters Working Together guides archeologists and interpreters to provide accurate and effective interpretation of archeological resources, values, and meanings to the public. The two primary aims of...
Bureau of Land Management New Mexico seeks public comment for proposed November 2023 oil and gas lease sale
By Interior Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office released an environmental assessment analyzing 11 parcels (595.55 acres) for the proposed November 2023 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale.