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National Park Service to extend three-lane traffic pattern on the George Washington Memorial Parkway starting June 10
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: McLean, Va. - On Saturday, June 10, the National Park Service (NPS) will extend the three-lane traffic configuration on the George Washington Memorial Parkway from the Route 123 interchange to Windy Run Bridge as part of the ongoing North Parkway Rehabilitation Project. The NPS will temporarily close...
View From the Aerie: Peregrine Falcon Watch in 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: By Logan Witt. SCA Raptor Intern 2023. Acadia National Park. June 7, 2023. You may wonder why the infamous Precipice Trail, along with Jordan Cliffs and Valley Cove trails, are closed during the most popular season at Acadia National Park. Conservation efforts are the culprit of these closings. The once...
Tour Vessel in Glacier Bay National Park Evacuated After Monday Morning Fire
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - The 187-foot passenger vessel Wilderness Discoverer was disabled by a shipboard engine room fire on Monday morning, June 5, while traveling in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Blasting operations will cause short delays of Dalton Highway traffic
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - During June, Dalton Highway traffic will be stalled for blasting operations in the Dietrich Quarry mine site administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The operator, Nanuq Inc. is planning up to four blasting shots scheduled for 6 p.m. during the next several days:.
Hyrum Reservoir filling for irrigation season Spillway is closed and no longer being monitored for safety
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Reclamation today announced the closing of the spillway gates at Hyrum Reservoir, allowing the reservoir to fill for the irrigation season. With the spillway gates closed, the spillway no longer requires monitoring.
Manchin: Record Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale Prompted by Inflation Reduction Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On June 6, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following last month’s onshore oil and gas lease sale held by the U.S. Department of the Interior that brought in $78,844,369 on 37 parcels — the highest earning onshore lease sale since 2019.
ICYMI — Manchin: This EPA Won’t Let Electric Reliability Inconvenience Their Anti-Fossil Agenda.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the reliability and resiliency of electric services in the United States in light of recent assessments and alerts.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public open house for the Trinidad Lake Master Plan Revision
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-Albuquerque District announced today that the 2023 Draft Trinidad Lake Master Plan (MP), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Environmental Assessment (EA), are available for public review.
Corps Hosts Info Session for Rogue River Basin Water Levels
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a virtual information session to provide an updated outlook on the summer conservation season for the basin.
National dam safety practices reviewed in tri-agency report
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The results of a yearlong study by an independent external peer review panel to assess the use of risk-informed dam safety practices is now available to the public
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By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Lower Granite Natural Resource Management office has closed the boat ramp at Wawawai Landing until further notice to assess the ramp’s condition and perform needed repairs.
U.S. Army to discuss cleanup at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The U.S. Army will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at De Soto City Hall, De Soto, Kansas.
Dworshak celebrates the 50th anniversary by offering powerhouse tours
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Don’t miss your chance to see the inner workings of Dworshak Dam and the Powerhouse.
Eight Sites Around the Country Become the Latest Additions to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The National Park Service announces the addition of eight new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
Waterton-Glacier Announce Reopening of Goat Haunt
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) announce that pedestrian and watercraft cross-border travel between the parks will reopen for the 2023 season.
Fire Restrictions to Begin at Tonto National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
onto National Monument will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday June 8, 2023.
Wet weather hinders progress on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Due to inclement weather and unfavorable fuel moisture conditions, fire management staff and park leadership have delayed further ignitions for the 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn until tomorrow, Thursday June 8, after an unsuccessful test burn.
Junior Ranger & Unsung Heroes Day at Fort Stanwix
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On Saturday, June 24, Fort Stanwix National Monument will be hosting a Junior Ranger and Unsung Heroes Day event.
Moores Creek National Battlefield Community Day
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Park staff and volunteers invite visitors to spend the day at the park experiencing all that the park has to offer.
Safe viewing tips for new eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
A magnificent new eruption that started before sunrise within Kīlauea volcano’s summit is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.