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Biden-Harris Administration Protects Chaco Region, Tribal Cultural Sites from Development
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took action today to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims. President Biden first announced efforts to protect the greater Chaco landscape at the ...
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on June 2 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Endangered Wildlife; Recovery Permit Applications on June 2
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office seeks public comment for the December 2023 oil, gas lease sale
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Consistent with direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office released an environmental assessment today analyzing six parcels comprising 8,972.24 acres for the proposed December 2023 competitive oil and gas lease sale on lands managed within the Vernal Field Office in Uintah County. The release of this environmental assessment starts a 30-day public comment period.
Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Northeast Region Hunter Participation Surveys on June 2
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Public Land Order No. 7922; Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area; Alaska discussed on June 2 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM seeks comments on proposed 300 MW Bonanza Solar Project
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the Bonanza Solar Project, in Clark and Nye counties, Nevada. If approved as proposed, this project would generate up to 300 megawatts of solar energy and would include 300 megawatts of battery storage for communities in southwest Nevada, including Las Vegas.
Secretary Haaland Designates Nine New National Recreation Trails
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 3, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in nine states, adding 340 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 existing national recreation trails, which can be found in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
BLM publishes Public Land Order for a 20-year withdrawal for Tongass National Forest’s Mendenhall Glacier
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management published a Public Land Order today withdrawing lands around the receding Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska. The order affects approximately 4,560 acres of National Forest System lands within the Tongass National Forest to provide protection for this popular recreation destination.
Hyatt Lake Boat Ramp and Wildcat Campground Opening in June
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Medford, Ore. - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are excited to announce that the Wildcat Campground at Hyatt Lake will open June 9th. Reservations for the 12 campsites in Wildcat Loop will be available on Recreation.gov starting on Monday, June 5 for $7 per night. The Mountain View Boat Ramp will open June 16. Currently these areas are closed for hazard tree mitigation.
FISHERMEN'S BEND EXPANDS DAY-USE AREA
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Salem, Ore. - On Friday, June 9, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will expand day-use opportunities at Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Site ). Visitors will be able to enjoy the River Loop Trail along the river and around the Cottonwoods Shelter and picnic sites with tables, parking, and barbecues.
Interior Department Announces New Biden-Harris Appointees
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced additional Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join agency leadership to help advance the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, pursue environmental justice and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes.
BLM Nevada issues notice for oil and gas lease sale
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: RENO, Nevada - The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today issued an environmental assessment and sale notice for a competitive oil and gas lease sale in the third quarter.
Wild horse adoption event to be held at the moffat county fairgrounds
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Craig, Colo. - The Colorado Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be holding a wild horse adoption event at the Moffat County Fairgrounds on June 16 and 17. Approximately 35 horses will be available for adoption from the Piceance East Douglas Horse Management Area (HMA).
Overnight releases from Davis Dam temporarily reduced
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Boulder City, Nev. - During June, the Bureau of Reclamation will reduce overnight water releases from Davis Dam to decrease the local caddisfly population.
BLM advances battery storage for renewable energy in California Desert
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management issued a Notice to Proceed with construction for the Sunlight Storage II Battery Energy Storage System project in Riverside County, increasing energy storage for the Desert Sunlight Solar Farm. Once completed, the project will provide up to...
Preserving an iconic beach for future generations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
When Rifat Salim came to the United States from Pakistan as a young girl with her mother and siblings to reunite with her father after years of being a part, one of the first places he suggested they visit is Coney Island, a famous beach and amusement park destination in Brooklyn, New York City that’s visited by more than 5 million people annually.
DA Fellow becomes full time engineer
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Tina Le, civil engineer, is one of the latest members of the Army Fellows Program to complete a 2-year fellowship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Tuttle Creek Lake closes River Pond Road for scheduled maintenance
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Tuttle Creek Lake, near Manhattan, Kansas, will be closing River Pond Road starting June 12, 2023, for scheduled maintenance.
Road striping operations begin next week
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for 15-minute delays as road striping operations begin next week.