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BLM seeks public comment on Upper Green River Cemetery District proposal to utilize BLM land for a cemetery
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PINEDALE, Wyo. - The BLM Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comment concerning a proposal submitted by Upper Green River Cemetery District to acquire a parcel of BLM managed lands for second cemetery. The Pinedale cemetery is running out of space, and there is a need of a second cemetery.
BLM seeks comment on Pryor horse herd management plan
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: (BILLINGS, Mont.) - A public comment period has started --on a proposed amendment to the Billings Field Office Resource Management Plan to address genetic diversity in the Pryor Mountain wild horse herd. Comments must be received by April 14, 2023.
Public invited to join celebration of the San Juan Islands National Monument 10th anniversary
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Friday Harbor, WA - March 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the San Juan Islands National Monument. President Barack Obama signed the proclamation on March 25, 2013, to preserve the “historical and cultural significance [of the islands] and enhance their unique and varied natural and scientific resources for the benefit of all Americans."
Reclamation awards $160,000 for the Veg Out prize competition
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. - The Bureau of Reclamation has selected phase one winners for the Veg Out prize competition seeking sustainable solutions to manage aquatic vegetation in canals. Winning ideas will share in a total prize purse of $345,000.
BLM invites public to tour Wheatland Off-Range Corral on April 14
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Wheatland, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Wheatland Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral on Friday, April 14. The tour will begin at 1 p.m.
BLM to extend seasonal closure in South Hills to protect wildlife
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, to Saturday, April 15, 2023. Roads in the area are still snow covered and wintering deer herds are hanging in the lower elevation areas, needing additional protection. The area is still open to the public for non-motorized use.
Biden-Harris Administration makes $30 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds available to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is making $30 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems. Funding will support the study, design and construction of collaboratively developed ecosystem restoration projects that provide widespread...
BLM suspending adoptions, public visits to Litchfield corrals
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is suspending public visits and adoptions from its wild horse and burro corrals in Litchfield, Calif., due to the presence of Streptococcus equi, or strangles, a contagious bacterial infection affecting a small number of horses at the facility.
Being All We Can Be – The Transatlantic Division’s 70+ year legacy remains an integral part of the U.S. Army's enduring story
By Interior Newswire Report | Dec 31, 1899
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Public Affairs Office regional director, and as a retired Army Soldier, I share the distinct professional responsibility - and the deep personal privilege - of telling the story of one of the most unique and diverse divisions within the Army Corps of Engineers.
Green becomes 68th commander of Nashville District
By Interior Newswire Report | Dec 31, 1899
Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.