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Catoctin Mountain Park welcomes latest Artist in Residence
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Photography. Writing. Painting. Weaving. The national parks have inspired creativity since the late 19th century. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 50 national parks that host an artist in residence program. From May 8 - 12, 2023 the 32nd artist in residence, Jeffrey Lockwood from Laramie, Wyoming will be in the park.
Blue Mesa Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 5, 2023, at 5:30 am. It will remain open from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm for the remainder of the 2023 season. Lake Fork will be the first boat ramp to open. Other boat ramps in Curecanti...
National Park Service Seeks Request for Proposals (RFP) for Eight Historic Dune Shacks
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). The eight historic dune shacks, located within the Peaked Hill Bars National Register of Historic District in Provincetown and Truro, are offered under a lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the dune shacks must be submitted by July 3, 2023 at 5 pm EST.
Biden-Harris administration to replace Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Treatment Plant
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation announces a $56 million investment from the President’s Investing in America agenda for the construction of a replacement Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Treatment Plant. Originally built in 1991, the plant removes heavy metals from contaminated water caused...
BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas.
BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles.
Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental Assessment
The BLM encourages public to track the bloom responsibly on public lands in the California Desert
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management encourages the public to recreate responsibly, plan ahead and know before you go when viewing wildflowers on public lands in the California desert.
BLM Colorado solar lease bids for more than $200,000
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District held a successful lease sale of the De Tilla Gulch solar energy zone at its Cañon City office.
BLM opening Trinity River campgrounds May 5
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
With summer camping season just around the corner, the Bureau of Land Management is preparing to open Trinity River campgrounds, along State Route 299, on Friday, May 5.
BLM schedules public hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild horses and burros.
Bureau of Land Management opens lands closed for 2020 Labor Day Fires
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Friday, April 28, the Bureau of Land Management will reopen the last public lands closed after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.
BLM seeks input on two land acquisitions proposed in Boise Foothills
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to acquire two land parcels located in the Boise Foothills from the Treasure Valley Land Trust.
BLM initiates court-ordered environmental review of existing coal lease moratorium
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
In response to an order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana (Court), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today initiated preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the potential environmental effects from maintaining or revoking former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s coal leasing moratorium.
San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee to meet May 4
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will hold a meeting May 4, 2023.
Bureau of Land Management to begin NEPA process for the Bonanza Solar Project Application
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has completed the variance process for the Bonanza Solar Project, a major early step in the application process for solar energy development that allows the BLM to fully consider the project under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Blue Mesa Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 5, 2023, at 5:30 am.
Debris observed washing up on Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches from Nags Head to Salvo
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Town of Nags Head have observed plastic, metal, paper and textile fabric debris washing up in low densities along approximately 25 miles of beaches, from Nags Head to the villages of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo.
Virtual Junior Ranger Program
By Interior Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Cowpens Junior Web Ranger. Hey, kids! You Can Be A Junior Ranger!. Welcome to the Cowpens National Battlefield Junior Ranger Web Page! We are glad you were able to visit this site today. We hope that by taking part in this online Junior Ranger program, you will develop an appreciation for the park's...