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Kansas City District inspects BIL funded repairs to Missouri River navigation channel
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
With navigation season starting earlier this month, the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspected some of the repair work being done on the Missouri River to restore the navigation channel to its pre-2019 flood condition near Atchison, Kansas, on April 5, 2023
NAD commander signs updated AMIE program management plan
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Col. John P. Lloyd, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division, signed the updated Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering, or AMIE, program management plan at the NAD headquarters April 6.
Service announces revised proposed critical habitat for the rufa red knot
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it has revised the proposed critical habitat rule for the rufa red knot, a robin-sized shorebird currently listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act, and is reopening the public comment period.
Protections no longer needed for Colorado hookless cactus
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing a proposed rule to remove the Colorado hookless cactus (Sclerocactus glaucus) from the list of federally threatened and endangered species.
Bracted Twistflower Listed as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is listing the bracted twistflower, a rare annual wildflower native to the southeastern edge of the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas, as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
National Elk Refuge to End Supplemental Feeding for 2022-2023 Season
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will end the 2022-2023 season supplemental feeding of elk and bison at the National Elk Refuge (Refuge) on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed as Cause of Three California Condor Mortalities in Arizona
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed as the cause of mortality for three California condors found in northern Arizona, according to wildlife officials.
Quinault Area Road Closures for Bridge Repairs
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Effectively immediately, the North Shore Quinault Road is closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 14.5, just north of the Quinault River Bridge.
National Park Service to improve grassy areas in Lincoln Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) will overseed and aerate the grass in the center and northern portions of Lincoln Park this spring.
The National Park Service seeks feedback on plans to create an accessible ramp and new trail networks at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The draft Environmental Assessment (EA), “Create Accessible Ramp at Meyers Beach and New Trail Network at Little Sand Bay Project”, which evaluates a proposed accessible beach ramp at Meyers Beach and a new trail network at Little Sand Bay, is available for public review starting today.
Top five tips for your visit to Acadia National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The National Park Service looks forward to welcoming visitors to Acadia National Park this season! The Park Loop Road will open to motor vehicles on April 15.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site to Host Financial Literacy Program
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, in partnership with RVA Financial, will host a program on financial literacy.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week & National Park Week With Us!
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Celebrate National Park Week and National Volunteer Week at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument!
Ferry Contract Awarded
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Fire Island National Seashore has selected Sayville Ferry Service, Inc., to operate passenger ferry service between the south shore of Long Island and Sailors Haven Marina within the park.
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening delayed; Flood-damaged wastewater system still being completed
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening has been delayed until the wastewater treatment system in the area is completed and operational.
Peregrine falcon chicks born to nesting couple on Alcatraz Island
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
After a month-long incubation period marked by unusually stormy weather on Alcatraz Island, a pair of nesting peregrine falcons welcomed to the world four chicks in early April 2023.
Obed Wild & Scenic River Receives an Adaptive Climbing Grant from the National Park Foundation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Obed WSR has received a 2023 grant from the National Park Foundation to support an Adaptive Outdoor Rock Climbing for Amputees program
Death Valley National Park to move to cashless fee collection starting June 1, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) will only accept credit or debit card payments for camping and entrance fees in Death Valley National Park starting June 1, 2023.
Washington Coast Cleanup Saturday April 22, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Every April, thousands of volunteers descend upon over 300-miles of shoreline in Washington State to participate in the annual Washington Coast Cleanup (WCC) and remove tons of trash.
Rock County Corridor Plan Released for Public Comment
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Ice Age Trail Alliance are seeking input on a proposed plan for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) corridor in Rock County, Wisconsin.