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Temporary Closure and Restrictions of Specific Uses on Public Lands for the Burning Man Event (Permitted Event), Pershing County, NV discussed on June 20 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US Interior Department published a five page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Three peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: Three peregrine falcon chicks successfully took their first flights from the cliffs of Maryland Heights at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) this spring. This is the third consecutive, documented fledging of peregrine falcons since the 1950s from this historic breeding site. This is also the first time in over 70 years that each chick has survived to this milestone.
Continued above-average precipitation prompts additional increases from Yellowtail Dam into Bighorn River
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: FORT SMITH, Mont. - According to Natural Resources Conservation Service data, as of June 19, 2023, the southern Montana and northern Wyoming region received 5.29 inches of rain, which is 193% of the average total of 2.74 inches for the entire month of June. In response, releases out of Yellowtail Dam into the Bighorn River are scheduled to increase from the current release of 13,000 cubic feet per second to 15,000 cfs between June 20-22, 2023.
Captain Leonard Helm
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: Leonard Helm was born around 1720 on a farm that straddles the present Virginia county lines of Fauquier and Prince William Counties to Thomas Helm and Margaret Lynaugh. Little is known of his early years except for that he was born into a large, wealthy, family. Since only the richest families could send children to school in England or one of the few universities in the colonies, Helm most likely would have been tutored if he received any formal education.
Interior Department discusses Conservation and Landscape Health: Extension of Comment Period on June 20
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fort Washington Marina
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park in Maryland. The NPS is seeking an operator that will continue to attract an array of boating and recreation visitors and serve the surrounding community. Potential operators are invited to submit their proposals through September 5.
NPS seeks public input on the potential impacts of e-bikes in parks across the National Park System
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the National Park Service (NPS) announced an open comment period for members of the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to provide feedback on a programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) that evaluates the potential national-level impacts of electric bicycle (e-bike) use in national parks. The comment period is open from June 21 to July 21, 2023.
Restoring the great cloud forests of Santa Rosa Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: Alexandria Warneke & Keith Lombardo, authors.
Three Center employees recognized as best in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognizes employees and teams' contributions of excellence in performance, leadership, professional development, and community support throughout the fields of engineering and construction.
Valley Prescribed Burns, Week of June 18, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: Yosemite Fire has postponed the planned prescribed burn in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Originally scheduled to begin this evening, this burn has been postponed until Fall 2023.
National Park Service to host a Highland Light rededication ceremony
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
On Wednesday, June 28, Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) and its park partner, Eastern National (EN) will host a public ceremony to unveil the recently restored Highland Light in Truro.
BLM Las Cruces District seeks public involvement on Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument planning effort
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District is announcing the start of the public scoping period for development of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.
BLM reopens Headwaters Forest Reserve South Side Trail for summer and schedules a public writing workshop
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has reopened the South Side Trail in the Headwaters Forest Reserve for the summer season and a public writing workshop to be held at the Headwaters Education Center in August.
Main Ramp at Bullfrog Marina Open June 20, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce that due to rising water levels the main launch ramp at Bullfrog Marina opened for vessels of all sizes on June 20, 2023.
Travel delays expected for up to two hours today on N.C. Highway 12 between Hatteras and Frisco
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors will experience travel delays along N.C. Highway 12, between Hatteras and Frisco, beginning around 11 a.m. today. For up to two hours, the northbound lane of N.C. Highway 12 will be closed so a crane operator can safely remove a recently grounded vessel from the beach.
Volunteers at Big South Fork Instrumental in Repairing Park Trails
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
This past spring volunteers have been instrumental in assisting Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in their efforts to build and repair park trails.
Two summer naturalization ceremonies
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site is pleased to announce that it will host two naturalization ceremonies this summer.
Big South Fork Annual Photo Contest Deadline on July 15, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
ig South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it.
Lake Mead NRA experiences six fatalities over Father’s Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) saw multiple fatalities both on land and water this past weekend.
Monroe and Pike County Woodlands included in Old-Growth Forest Network
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
he public is invited to join Superintendent Doyle Sapp and members of the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) at the Lower Hornbecks Creek trailhead for a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, June 29 at 10 am.