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Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility, Riverside County, CA discussed on March 16 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM seeks public input on consideration of e-bikes within Campbell Tract
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment for Campbell Tract, a 730-acre Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in Anchorage, to consider amending the Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan allowing consideration of electric bikes (e-bikes) on existing trails within the SRMA.
BLM Burns District Announces Recreation Fee Changes Beginning April 1
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: HINES, Ore. - After decades of maintaining the same price, the Bureau of Land Management will increase overnight camping fees at six campgrounds in eastern Oregon.
Reclamation announces funding opportunity for Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is making up to $11.75 million available for emerging snow monitoring technologies. Each selected project is eligible to receive between $300,000 - $999,999.
Upper Colorado River Pumphouse and Radium campgrounds reservations available online
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: KREMMLING, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management will implement an online reservation system for overnight camping for the Pumphouse and Radium campgrounds in the Upper Colorado River Recreation Area on April 3, 2023. The recreation.gov online reservation system will help manage the increased popularity of the area and ensure campsite availability prior to arrival.
BLM approves Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility Project
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved a right-of-way grant for continued operation of the existing Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility in Riverside County. The facility could recharge up to 511,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Colorado River and provide drinking water to 300,000 people in the Coachella Valley.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records discussed on March 16 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bureau of Land Management announces upcoming meeting of Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting on March 29, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend and comment at the meeting. Both in-person and virtual participation options will be available.
Reclamation announces fluctuation of Wind River flow downstream of Boysen Dam
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: MILLS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Reclamation, in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), has scheduled a flushing flow in the Wind River downstream of Boysen Dam, according to Wyoming Area Manager, Lyle Myler.
Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for Bighorn River Basin
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - Reclamation's March forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows...
BLM seeks public comment for the Wabuska Geothermal Exploration Project
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Stillwater Field Office is initiating a 30-day scoping public comment period seeking input regarding a proposed geothermal power plant. The power plant would be located on public lands managed by the BLM in Lyon County, Nevada approximately 12 miles north of Yerington, and east of Highway 95A.
BLM To Host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Liberty, Kentucky
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: FLOWOOD, Miss. - The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on March 23-25, 2023, at the Central Kentucky AG Expo, 678 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd, Liberty, KY 42539. “The BLM has placed more...
BLM seeks public comment on Upper Green River Cemetery District proposal to utilize BLM land for a cemetery
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PINEDALE, Wyo. - The BLM Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comment concerning a proposal submitted by Upper Green River Cemetery District to acquire a parcel of BLM managed lands for second cemetery. The Pinedale cemetery is running out of space, and there is a need of a second cemetery.
Interior Department discusses Notice To Reopen the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Call for Nominations on March 16
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM seeks comment on Pryor horse herd management plan
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: (BILLINGS, Mont.) - A public comment period has started --on a proposed amendment to the Billings Field Office Resource Management Plan to address genetic diversity in the Pryor Mountain wild horse herd. Comments must be received by April 14, 2023.
Public invited to join celebration of the San Juan Islands National Monument 10th anniversary
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Friday Harbor, WA - March 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the San Juan Islands National Monument. President Barack Obama signed the proclamation on March 25, 2013, to preserve the “historical and cultural significance [of the islands] and enhance their unique and varied natural and scientific resources for the benefit of all Americans."
Reclamation awards $160,000 for the Veg Out prize competition
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. - The Bureau of Reclamation has selected phase one winners for the Veg Out prize competition seeking sustainable solutions to manage aquatic vegetation in canals. Winning ideas will share in a total prize purse of $345,000.
BLM invites public to tour Wheatland Off-Range Corral on April 14
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Wheatland, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Wheatland Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral on Friday, April 14. The tour will begin at 1 p.m.
BLM to extend seasonal closure in South Hills to protect wildlife
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, to Saturday, April 15, 2023. Roads in the area are still snow covered and wintering deer herds are hanging in the lower elevation areas, needing additional protection. The area is still open to the public for non-motorized use.
Biden-Harris Administration makes $30 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds available to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is making $30 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems. Funding will support the study, design and construction of collaboratively developed ecosystem restoration projects that provide widespread...