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Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on an environmental assessment to replace historic Fryingpan Creek Bridge
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: ASHFORD, Wash. - The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public input to replace the historic Fryingpan Creek Bridge and address findings that were documented in a 2020 report identifying structural deficiencies. The bridge is vital to park operations, local economies and is essential to visitor use and enjoyment.
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures April 6 – 9, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: Park Central Road will be closed between Thurmont Vista and the Camp Greentop entrance. Trails to Hog Rock Overlook and Blue Ridge Summit Vista will also be closed. All other roads and trails will remain open.
Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for the Cypress Trail Wildfire
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - Yesterday, April 5th, Big Cypress National Preserve was notified of a wildfire in the northern portion of the preserve, located approximately one mile north of I-75 around mile marker 68. The Cypress Trail Wildfire is currently estimated to be approximately 1200 acres in size, burning in a mixture of grass, brush and pine. South Florida Fire & Aviation resources are on scene, and additional resources have been ordered.
National Park Service Completes George W. Bush Childhood Home Special Resource Study
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) today transmitted the George W. Bush Childhood Home Special Resource Study (SRS) to Congress. The study evaluated a variety of opportunities for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Bushes’ family home in Midland, Texas and the formative years George W. Bush spent there but concluded that the 43rd president’s home likely does not have a need for direct NPS management.
Reducing deer numbers and removing invasive plants are key to long-term forest health
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: The Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria is an annual event featuring over 15,000 lanterns in the cemetery - one for each soldier buried in the cemetery grounds. This event takes place on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The luminaria honors soldiers who have died in the service of this country.
Helen Fowler
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: Helen Fowler was a talented businesswoman and horticulturalist. After taking over her father’s business, Helen Fowler expanded the aquatic garden’s reach traveled the world to find new plants to add to the beauty of the gardens. Helen Fowler transformed Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens into what it is today.
Season Two of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's cultural videos debuts with “Hoʻokupu”
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is excited to announce that Season Two of the ʻIke Hana Noʻeau (Experience the Skillful Work)" video series will launch April 5, a few days ahead of the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival. Two new “talk story" documentaries enable a friendly connection to Hawaiian culture and share insights unknown to many.
BLM awards multi-year contracts to address orphaned wells with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management has awarded multiple contracts, supported through funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug and remediate orphaned oil and gas wells on America’s public lands. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts will go to...
The BLM announces final work from the 2022 Canyon Country District Artist in Residence, begins accepting applications for fall 2023
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: MONTICELLO, Utah - Today, the Bureau of Land Management is pleased to share the work produced by the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence, H. Walck, and announces the availability of applications for a residency in the fall of 2023.
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee provides its 2022 report to Congress
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee today provided its fiscal year (FY) 2022 Report to Congress. The report details the committee's perspective on progress made and the barriers encountered while implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) during the previous fiscal year. The NAGPRA Review Committee is an independent Federal Advisory Committee.
Temporary Fix Restores Limited Service to Portion of Lighthouse Dock
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - The winter storm on December 24th, 2022 caused substantial damage to the ferry dock at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Following that damage, the dock was closed to the public. During that closure, the ferry was forced to drop passengers between 500-1000 yards away from the dock, depending on tides.
Walter Shaw
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: As the founder of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Walter Shaw lived a very interesting life. A disabled veteran who fought to preserve our country, Walter Shaw went from being an amateur gardener to become an entrepreneur and expert horticulturalist.
Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers at Manhattan Project National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tennessee: Manhattan Project National Historical Park is pleased to announce that we will be recruiting teachers again this year to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer. Over the past several years we have had the opportunity to work with some incredible teachers...
2023 spring bicycling between Yellowstone National Park’s West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs begins April 7
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Friday, April 7, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs.
Big South Fork NRRA Announces Park Concessioner for Camp Store and Stable Service
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area announced this week the selection of Creek Partners, LLC to be the new contracted concessioner for Bandy Creek Camp Store and Stables in the park. Michelle Walker Trieschmann, a Scott County, Tennessee resident and Creek Partners, LLC President, said that...
Call to Volunteers for Park Day 2023 at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: FREDERICKSBURG, VA - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield will be hosting a Park Day volunteer event on April 15, 2023, dedicated to cleaning and repairing our park resources.
Landmark Highlights 2022
By Interior Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: WELCOME. 2022 was a year to celebrate with May 18th marking 60 years since the establishment of the National Natural Landmarks (NNL) Program. Now including over 600 designated sites there is much to highlight and be excited about. Social media posts, celebration events, and outreach products, all provided...
USPP releases body worn camera footage from March 2023 officer involved shooting
By Interior Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: The United States Park Police (USPP) has released body worn camera footage from a March 18, 2023 officer involved shooting in Washington, D.C. The below community briefing video shows the significant sections of the body worn camera footage from the two involved USPP officers and is intended to help members of the community gain a better understanding of what occurred.
Shackleford Banks Horses Annual Findings Report Released
By Interior Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - The 2022 annual findings report on the Shackleford Banks horses has been released by Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses. This report, covering the calendar year 2022, is available on the park’s website at.