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Timpanogos Cave National Monument Delayed Opening
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The trail and tours to Timpanogos Cave will remain closed until late June due to trail damage following the unprecedented winter snowpack.
Bandy Creek Pool Now Open for the 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Bandy Creek pool and wading pool will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM (ET).
Summer Hours 2023 at Minidoka National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
On Friday, May 26, the visitor center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.
Fallen Climber Located on Upper Peters Glacier
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Denali National Park and Preserve rangers have located a climber who fell from a 16,000 foot ridge on the West Buttress to the Peters Glacier on the evening of Friday, May 19.
Solicitation of Bids for Carp Removal Project at Mattamuskeet NWR
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Opportunity to Bid on Large-scale Removal of Invasive Common Carp
BSEE Oversees Two Successful Capping Stack Drills in the Gulf of Mexico
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
he Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) announced the successful completion of two Gulf of Mexico equipment deployment drills to evaluate the oil and gas industry’s preparedness to respond to a subsea blowout.
BOEM Completes Environmental Analysis for Proposed Wind Project Offshore New Jersey
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental analysis of the proposed Ocean Wind 1 wind project offshore New Jersey, which could power up to a half million homes with clean renewable energy.
Nebraska couple named BLM’s 2022 “Heritage Heroes”
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce Ben and Ann Darling of Sidney, Neb., as the recipients of BLM Headquarters’ 2022 “Heritage Heroes Award.
BLM presents Yuba Watershed Institute with prestigious Conservation Leadership Partner Award
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
In recognition of their leadership and dedication to conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently presented the Conservation Leadership Partner Award to the Yuba Watershed Institute.
Bureau of Land Management calls for nominations for Utah Advisory Councils
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management today published in the Federal Register Notice calls for nominations for three advisory committees in Utah - the Utah Resource Advisory Council, San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council, and Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management will issue seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office effective Thursday, May 25, due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger.
BLM announces Steens Mountain Advisory Council June Meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) has scheduled a June 2023 field tour and meeting.
BLM reminds the public to recreate responsibly on rivers, recreation sites
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public to recreate responsibly as summer approaches and visitors start recreating on California rivers, in day-use areas, and when fishing, boating, swimming or performing other forms of water recreation.
BLM Central California District to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Thursday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mariposa County Government Center, 5100 Bullion St., Mariposa, CA 95338.
Bureau of Land Management announces Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond
By Interior Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District asks the public to recreate responsibly and be mindful of the potential for wildfires.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.5 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Endangered Species Recovery Planning
By Interior Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
On May 19, on Endangered Species Day, the Department of the Interior announced a $62.5 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act to help plan for endangered species recovery efforts that will be implemented over the next several years to benefit more than 300 species currently listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Trail of Tears: Alabama Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: Cherokee removals through Alabama included water route detachments. Removal by water on steamboat and flatboat proved to be very hard for the Indians with hundreds of lives lost. The Bell Detachment of 660 Cherokee also passed through northeast Alabama in late 1838.
Week ending May 6: Interior Department publishes 34 notices
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
There were 34 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending May 6, according to the Federal Register.
Trail of Tears: Georgia Itinerary
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: The Cherokee homelands include Georgia. Most of the sites relate to the round up routes along which the Cherokee were forcibly removed to camps. Most Cherokee are moved into 11 removal camps-10 in Tennessee and one in Alabama. The round ups were the start of an 800-mile journey. Other sites in Georgia showcase elements of Cherokee life or environment in the homelands.
“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on May 16
By Interior Newswire | May 21, 2023
The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on May 16.