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On June 13, 2023, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm, Reclamation will hold a quarterly meeting to provide an update on the development of the biological assessment for the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act.

Manchin Announces $1M from Program Established by Great American Outdoors Act for Deferred Maintenance Projects at Monongahela National Forest

On June 8, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is investing $1,092,000 from the National Parks and Public Legacy Restoration Fund (NPPLRF) to address three deferred maintenance projects in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest.

Rangers seeking information on individuals harassing bison calf

Summer is a great time to see wildlife in Grand Teton National Park among wildflowers, sagebrush flats, and meandering creeks. It’s important to view wildlife safely, responsibly and ethically.

Open House Event Will Highlight New Exhibit About Black Women of the Suffrage Movement

Salem Maritime National Historic Site will host an open house reception on June 8 from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate the installation of the exhibit, A Tower of Strength: Black Women of the Suffrage Movement at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center (located at 2 New Liberty Street, Salem).

Colonial NHP holding public meeting about major upcoming parkway rehabilitation project

June 22 meeting will provide information about $123 million project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act

Evening on the Lake: Andrew Carnegie

The first 2023 Evening on the Lake program, Andrew Carnegie, will be presented on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Club House.

Olympic National Park anticipates opening the Hurricane Ridge area this summer

Olympic National Park hopes to re-open the Hurricane Ridge area to visitors this summer, but significant work remains to be done, according to park officials.

Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Upcoming Road Paving Project

Beginning on June 12, park roads on the southern portion of the battlefield will be repaved.

It was love at first sight for long-time Okatibbee Lake Park manager

In 1972 when he was growing up in Newton County, Mississippi, Mark Dean visited Okatibbee Lake when it first opened.

2023 Backcountry Hikes at Pecos

Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this June.

Barrasso: Workforce and Forest Management are Key Wildfire Priorities

On June 8, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a hearing to examine the federal response to escalating wildfires and to evaluate reforms to land management and wildland firefighter recruitment and retention.

Sessions & Grothman Press DHS on Diverting Personnel to Manage the Biden Border Crisis

DHS diverting employees from Federal Air Marshal Service, U.S. Secret Service, and USCIS to the southwest border

Committee Investigates Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities at DOI

On June 7, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to examine the ongoing cybersecurity threats facing the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the nexus to state-sponsored cyber actors, like the People's Republic of China. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) released the following statement in response:

Bureau of Land Management opens new facilities partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act

The Bureau of Land Management is proud to announce the opening of new facilities in Maupin for the BLM and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate management of some of Oregon’s most treasured natural resources.

Garnet Hill Recreation Area offers students insight into Nevada geology

Wearing sunglasses provided by the Bureau of Land Management, Learning Bridge Charter School’s third-grade class dug into Garnet Hill with tools ranging from claw hammers to dental picks.

DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 7

Cooperative Agreement for CESU Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 7.

Reclamation releases Yakima basin June water supply forecast

News Release: YAKIMA, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation’s June 2023 water supply forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will be adequate to meet irrigation demands this season. The June-September total water supply available would provide senior water rights 100% of entitlements and junior water rights 77% of entitlements.

Fresno Dam Road lane restrictions and delays

News Release: HAVRE, Mont. - The road crossing Fresno Dam will be reduced to a single lane of traffic June 6-16, 2023, in support of the ongoing Safety of Dams project. Delays should be expected while crossing the dam. Traffic will return to a normal pattern during the weekend, June 10-11.

Interior Department publishes notice on June 6

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Migratory Birds to Benefit from More Than $24 Million in Funding Throughout the Americas