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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Swale Paintbrush under Endangered Species Act, Seeks Public Input
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
After comprehensive analyses as part of a species status assessment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Service] is proposing to list the swale paintbrush as endangered under the Endangered Species Act [ESA].
Draft Horses Make Hay While the Sun Shines at the Preserve
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: STRONG CITY, Kansas: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce the upcoming historic horse-drawn mowing and raking demonstrations with a team of draft horses on Saturday, June 17th from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weather permitting. Watch historic stove cooking from 10 a.m. to noon as women of the ranch prepare a real home-cooked meal. Living historians share their knowledge of the past as they go about their daily lives on a working ranch.
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with North Atlantic Coast CESU Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 7.
BLM to conduct prescribed fire in the ‘Inimim Forest in Nevada County
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the ‘Inimim Forest located east of North Columbia in Nevada County. Understory burn operations are scheduled to start on Wednesday, June 7, and may continue through June 16. Timing of the burn operations will depend on weather conditions, air quality, resource availability and onsite observations.
Notice published by Interior Department on June 6
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 7.
Notice of Temporary Closure of Rob Jaggers Campground discussed on June 6 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Park Service expected to receive more than $11 million to improve parks in Southeast Washington, D.C.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- A significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has been proposed to improve recreational facilities in National Park Service sites in Southeast Washington, D.C. The funding for Anacostia Park, the Parkland area of Shepherd Parkway, and several neighborhood parks would help update playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas, pavilions and more.
Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Author to Speak at James A. Garfield National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce an upcoming author program and book signing by Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan, author of A Thousand May Fall: Life, Death, and Survival in the Union Army (Liveright/W.W. Norton, 2021). The presentation will be in the site’s visitor center auditorium at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.
Reclamation announces public meeting regarding the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Public Notice. Reclamation announces public meeting regarding the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On June 13, 2023, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm, Reclamation will hold a quarterly meeting to provide...
Prince William Forest Park Orienteering Course Impacted by Campground Closures
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: TRIANGLE, Va. - For visitor safety during a wastewater system improvement project, Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course from June 20 through October 27. The project will cause periodic closures at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground, and many of the points on the course are in...
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast CESU Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 7.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes - Northern Forest CESU Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 7.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Withdrawal Application and Opportunity for a Public Meeting for the Prescott National Forest/Hassayampa River, Arizona on June 6
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DOI-BOEM grant application closes on Aug. 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
MM-23-03: Accounting for Scale Bias in Marine Minerals Studies grant opened on June 7.
Shenandoah National Park announces public comment period for new backcountry camping permit system
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: LURAY, VA - Shenandoah National Park announced a process for public input on its proposed backcountry camping permitting system during a virtual public meeting last night. The public comment period is open through July 6. Park managers will evaluate the public comments and develop a plan for implementation. The new process will be implemented in 2024.
BLM and nonprofit to clean up Government Draw June 17
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: LANDER, Wyo. - All are welcome to pitch in for a cleanup of public lands on June 17 in the Government Draw area east of Lander. The workday is hosted by the Wyoming charter of the Native American Church of the Ghost Dancers, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office.
Prescribed Fire Planned for South Rim of Grand Canyon Beginning June 7, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Grand Canyon National Park fire managers will resume prescribed burning on the South Rim this week.
Advisory Commission Announces 2023 Keweenaw Heritage Grant Awards
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: CALUMET, MI - The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is pleased to announce that this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant program has awarded $125,963 in funding for various historic preservation, interpretation, education, and curatorial projects covering an area stretching from Copper Harbor to the Porcupine Mountains.
Hyrum Reservoir filling for irrigation season Spillway is closed and no longer being monitored for safety
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Hyrum Reservoir filling for irrigation season; spillway is closed and no longer being monitored for safety