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Spring Star Gazing at Pipestone National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Join us on Saturday, April 29th for our Spring Star Gazing (rain date is May 6th)! The night is planned as follows.
Extreme Home Makeover: Salmon Habitat Project Yielding Impressive Results
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: By Natural Resources Intern Maya Akkaraju, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas seeks feedback on proposed September oil and gas lease sale
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 68 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 25,759 acres that may be included in a scheduled September 2023 lease sale.
Earth Day Cleanup at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Join staff and volunteers for the annual Earth Day clean-up at Indiana Dunes National Park. This year’s clean-up is on Friday, April 21, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. and is sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes, Mermaid Straw, and the national park’s volunteer office.
ICYMI — Manchin: The Biden Admin panders to climate activists. I won't support their nominees.
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Houston Chronicle published an op-ed from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Committee Continues Investigating Onshore Leasing Actions, Despite Ongoing Silence from Biden Administration
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led all committee Republicans in a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, once again asking for transparency on the administration’s actions on onshore oil and gas development. In part, the members wrote:
Committee Explores Bipartisan Solutions for Tribal Autonomy
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills to increase tribal authority and control over their lands. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
Republicans Start Comprehensive Look at Bringing Endangered Species Act Into 21st Century
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing that started the examination of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including any improvements that can be made to help species, habitat and people. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
Commonsense Wildfire Solutions Start With Active Management
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing promoting solutions to address the catastrophic wildfires that plague American forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
Bull Lake
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail includes Bull Lake Rd in Northwestern Montana. Here glacial Lake Missoula reached all the way up the valley to where Bull Lake sits today.
Biden Takes Sweeping Federal Action Disregarding Local Communities
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
President Joe Biden held a so-called "Conservation in Action Summit," where he announced a unilateral decision to lock up massive amounts of new land and water. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP Seeks Volunteers for Park Care Day!
By Interior Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: HODGENVILLE, Ky - Are you good with planting seeds? Do you know your way around a garden? Can you operate power tools? Well, we have a job for you!.
Indian Affairs awards $3 Million in Tribal tourism grants
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced today the awarding of more than $3 million in Tribal Tourism Grant Program funding to 30 federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations.
OSMRE announces more than $126 million to reclaim abandoned coal mines
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to create good-paying jobs and address legacy pollution harming communities across the nation, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced today more than $126.5 million in fiscal year 2023 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee-based grants available to States and Tribes for AML reclamation efforts that continue to protect the health and safety of Americans and restore the environment.
In Oregon, Secretary Haaland Highlights Investments in Wildland Fire and Outdoor Recreation Economies
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in Oregon this weekend to highlight Biden-Harris administration investments to support wildland fire preparedness, water management and outdoor recreation opportunities across the state.
Secretary Haaland Announces Nearly $50 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Department of the Interior announced nearly $50 million in new allocations from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management in fiscal year 2023.
LA District Command team discuss future projects during Arizona visit
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Los Angeles District Commander Col. Julie Balten led a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review several military and civil works project sites Mar. 14-17 in Arizona.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Grays Harbor maintenance dredging April 5
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to conduct Grays Harbor maintenance dredging in the Outer Harbor from April 5, with the USACE hopper dredge vessels Yaquina and Essayons.
Energy program leads path for $67 million Rock Island Arsenal project
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has signed off on a $67 million Energy Resilience & Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) contract to provide Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) with secure, self-sufficient energy.
Roundtables serve stakeholders mega project update
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Nashville District leaders, engineers and project managers hosted stakeholder roundtables this week to provide updates and an opportunity to visit the district’s two mega construction projects.