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Mace: Utilizing Cutting-Edge Tech Will Keep Nation’s Defenders and Citizens Safer

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened today’s subcommittee hearing on “Using Cutting-Edge Technologies to Keep America Safe” by emphasizing how cutting-edge technology helps to protect border security officials, law enforcement officers, and military personnel who put their lives on the line each day to keep Americans safe.


Reclamation reopens Acorn Campground for Fourth of July holiday

The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled the reopening of Acorn Campground in New Melones Lake’s Tuttletown Recreation Area for the Fourth of July holiday.


River training structure repairs progressing on Missouri River: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law pivotal

The flood of 2019 made apparent the need for extensive repairs on the Missouri River training devices – dikes and revetments – that direct the downstream flow into the navigation channel to keep it deep enough for boat traffic and generally clear of debris.


Corps of Engineers has public meeting for Former Conway Bombing, Gunnery Range

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, has scheduled a public meeting for July 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Horry County Memorial Library-Conway, 801 Main Street, Conway, South Carolina, 29526 - and plans to propose no action be taken at the former Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range (Conway BGR) – Munitions Response Site (MRS) 07 in Conway, South Carolina.


Conservation Agreement for Lower Colorado River Basin Mussels Open for Public Comment

Agreement with Lower Colorado River Authority would protect four species of freshwater mussels


Service Announces Availability of Final Recovery Plan for the Whorled Sunflower

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the availability of the final recovery plan for the endangered whorled sunflower.


Reclamation and Napa County temporarily ban ash-producing fires at Lake Berryessa

At the request of Napa County, the Bureau of Reclamation is banning the use of charcoal and other ash-producing fuels at Lake Berryessa’s recreation areas, including recreation concession areas and campgrounds, starting June 26.


National Park Service to temporarily close Towpath Trail section for repairs

Cuyahoga Valley National Park will close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville and Frazee House in Valley View from 7 am Monday, June 26 to 5 pm Friday July 28.


Two Feral Horses Stranded on Lake Powell Beach Have been Rescued

A mare and foal that had been stranded on a Lake Powell beach in Navajo Canyon have been rescued. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff had been monitoring and feeding the animals since June 7.


Calf Island

News Release: Calf Island sits nine miles out from Boston in the harbor. Somewhere in the middle of Boston Light and The Graves Light, this 35-acre island is one of the most secluded in the harbor.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, Middleborough, MA on June 22

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Obed Wild and Scenic River Annual Photo Contest Deadline July 15

News Release: Do you have beautiful photos of the Obed Wild & Scenic River? Enter your images in the 2023 Obed photography contest. Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature within the boundaries of the Obed Wild and Scenic River. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared.


Reclamation to open Delta Cross Channel gates for summer season

News Release: Walnut Grove, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation today announced that the Delta Cross Channel gates will open for the summer season at about 10 a.m. Friday, June 23.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Mount Rushmore Celebrates Independence Day 2023

Visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd and July 4th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day.


Announcing the 2023 Brooks Camp Bear Pin Logo Contest Winner

News Release: KING SALMON, Alaska - Katmai National Park and Preserve has put its “stamp" of approval on the winning design for the 2023 Brooks Camp Bear Pin!.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA discussed on June 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


At Home with George…and Xiomaro

News Release: MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programing scheduled for June 24.


Celebrate Independence Day at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

News Release: Strong City, KS: On Saturday July 1st historic ranch characters go about their daily activities of gardening, cooking, roping, and other typical chores, but will stop at 1 p.m. to read the Declaration of Independence. This was a common practice that was held in town squares all over the country in the 19th century when celebrating Independence Day.