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Recent Study Shows Big Bend’s Sustained Economic Benefit to Local Communities
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that in 2022, 514,000 visitors spent over $48 million in local gateway regions while visiting Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. The spending supported 659 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $56 million.
Access Wayside: Evidence of Ice
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: BOZEMAN - As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture...
Temporary Closure of Lake View for Improvements Work
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Improvements are coming to the popular Lake View picnic facility and beach access site at Indiana Dunes National Park. The existing Lake View site does not provide accessible public beach access or seating due to storm damage and past mechanical issues. An accessible concrete...
Tourism to Prince William Forest Park contributes $19.1 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: TRIANGLE, VA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 294,916 visitors to Prince William Forest Park in 2022 spent $19.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 222 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $27 million.
Access Wayside: History, Alive!
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Tourism to San Juan National Historic Site contributes 67.8 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,027,264 visitors to San Juan National Historic Site in 2022 spent $67,800,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 697 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $87,400,000.
Experience national parks through the lens of local high school students
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- Join the National Park Service (NPS) at the 2023 Experiencing National Parks Through the Lens of Youth photo exhibit on display at The White House Visitor Center Aug. 26 through Sept. 18. The White House and President’s Park invites the public to see DC-area national parks through the eyes and lenses of students who learned about photography and photo editing at national parks in the greater Washington, DC, area. The exhibit will be unveiled on Aug. 26 at 11 a.m.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Tennessee Clubshell, Tennessee Pigtoe, and Cumberland Moccasinshell discussed on Aug. 22 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Fire Island National Seashore Tower Facade Repair
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Patchogue, NY - Fire Island National Seashore announces the next phase of the Lighthouse Tower Façade repair. On Wednesday, August 23rd, contractors will begin the stabilization portion to the lighthouse tower facade. Lee Construction, Inc was awarded the stabilization contract to wrap the lower white day marker with a steel cable mesh system.
Some bears ride the green wave
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Spring in northern and mountainous areas leads to melting snow and the return of green vegetation. This transition does not happen all at once, but proceeds upwards and northwards as spring progresses, a phenomenon that has been dubbed the "green wave." The newly emergent vegetation is highly nutritious.
Access Wayside: Creating Acadia
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
MANZANAR REMAINS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Manzanar National Historic Site remains closed Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, as our staff assesses damage and begins flood recovery.
Access Wayside: Gateway into Acadia
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Path of the Flood Hike, Part II
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The second half of the Path of the Flood hike will be held on Sunday, August 27 at 10:00 am. This hike starts at Franklin and ends at the Stone Bridge. Distance is 4-5 miles in length over flat terrain. Reservations are required. There is limited space due to shuttling. Reservations can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6171.
Factors that influence mercury concentrations in lake trout
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Mercury (Hg) is a persistent pollutant, harmful to fish, wildlife, and humans in its organic methylated form - methylmercury (MeHg). The risk of contamination is driven by factors that control Hg sources, cycles, and movements in food webs. At remote locations, with infrequent access and limited data, understanding the relative importance of these factors can be tricky.
Access Wayside: Drink in the View
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Recent Study Shows Cape Lookout National Seashore’s Sustained Economic Benefit to Local Communities
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - A new National Park Service report shows that 542,000 visitors to Cape Lookout National Seashore in 2022 spent $26,800,000 in communities near the park. The spending supported 343 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $29,600,000.
Tourism to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park contributes $155 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: SAN ANTONIO- Aug. 22, 2023 - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.2 million visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2022 spent $98.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,540 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $155 million.
What did Interior Department publish on Aug. 22?
By Interior Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.