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National Park Service Selects WF Goodfellow Adventures, Inc. to Operate Visitor Services at Ross Lake National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Sedro Woolley, WA -The National Park Service has selected WF Goodfellow Adventures, Inc. to operate visitor services in Ross Lake National Recreation Area under a 10-year concession contract. The operation of existing lodging, boat rentals, and other visitor services at Ross Lake Resort will transition to a new concession contract on Jan. 1, 2024. The transition is not expected to impact the visiting public.
Department Leaders Celebrate New Community Investment in Nevada
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Laura Daniel-Davis and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning were in Las Vegas, Nevada today to celebrate the BLM’s conveyance of a five-acre parcel to Clark County, Nevada, for the development of affordable housing for senior citizens in the Las Vegas metro area. They were joined by leaders from BLM-Nevada, federal and county officials.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Up to $233 Million in Water Conservation Funding for Gila River Indian Community
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Following a visit to the Gila River Indian Community, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, and Deputy Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner David Palumbo announced up to ...
Interior Department discusses Notice of Temporary Restrictions on Motorized Vehicle Use for Specified Routes on Public Lands in Grand County, Utah on April 6
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Restrictions on Financial Interests of State Employees discussed on April 6 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
My Park Story: Christine Longenecker
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: The month of March marks the start of the busy season here in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. As temperatures begin to warm and the Spring winds return, Christine Longenecker- Community Volunteer Ambassador intern, is prepped and ready to host several volunteer groups as they help restore and protect...
Kennedy Guest Bedroom
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: The smaller front bedroom at the Kennedys' home is exhibited as a guest bedroom, as it was used in 1917. Later it was used for children as the Kennedy family grew.
Woodbarn at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: The Woodbarn was built between 1875 and 1876 to accommodate Frederick Billings' forestry operations. Timber products were processed in the adjoining yard then stored in the Woodbarn. The structure continued to be used for forestry until the 1950s. It was restored by the National Park Service in 2008...
Congaree National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Change to Park Policy Permitting Dogs on Boardwalk Trail
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: HOPKINS, SC - Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on potential changes to the park’s policy permitting dogs on the Boardwalk Loop Trail. Current regulations permit dog owners and their pets to use the park’s 2.6 mile boardwalk as long as dogs are kept on a leash no more than 6 feet in length...
Teacher Development Opportunity at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The National Park Service Teacher Ranger Teacher program is an extended professional development opportunity for K-12 schoolteachers to learn about the resources and educational materials available through the National Park Service.
BLM Seeks Comments on Proposed Supplementary Rule for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed supplementary rule for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. The proposed rule would enable the BLM to enforce decisions in the 2010 Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Resource Management Plan, which guides...
Update: Some Greenbrier locations to open April 7
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: GATLINBURG, Tenn.-Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Greenbrier Road will be open as far as the ranger station for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on Friday, April 7. Old Settlers Trail and Grapeyard Ridge Trail will also be open.
Summer Jobs Available at Nez Perce National Historical Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: LAPWAI, ID - Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting up to three individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The eight-week program runs June 20 through Aug. 11, 2023. Enrollees work 40 hours per week at $10.00 per hour. Applications must be submitted by Monday, May 29, 2023.
Containment Increases on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - The Cypress Camp Trail Wildfire was discovered on April 4, 2023 approximately 1 mile north of I-75, near mile marker 68. The source of the fire remains under investigation.
Great Basin National Park Issues Finding of No Significant Impact on Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: BAKER, Nev. - The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment at Great Basin National Park. The public comment period for the EA was from February 2 to March 4, 2023. Alternative 2, Updated Fire Management Plan, was selected. Under this alternative, the NPS will.
Spring Season Begins at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: With temperatures rising, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is excited to welcome visitors with a free entrance day on April 22.
Notice of Proposed Supplementary Rule for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Dolores and Montezuma Counties, CO discussed on April 6 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Drought Resilience Projects in California and Utah
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and make communities more resilient to the climate crisis, the Department of the Interior today announced $20 million for four small surface and groundwater storage projects in California and ...
Spring season kicks off with partial opening of Teton Park Road to recreational activities
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, WY - The Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge will partially open to activities such as walking, biking and skating beginning Friday, April 7 at 9 a.m. Visitors will be able to recreate on approximately four miles of the road heading north from the Taggart Lake...
Creating a Healthier Park with Fire
By Interior Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Park managers at Fort Scott National Historic Site, in coordination with Fire Managers at the US Fish and Wildlife Service from Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge, plan to burn the five-acre restored prairie this April 2023. The soonest date will be this Friday, April 7th, if conditions are safe and will meet the park’s goals. The specific date and ignition will depend upon weather conditions and the burn may be postponed or canceled if conditions are unfavorable.