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Interior Department discusses Appeals From Administrative Actions on Aug. 9
By Interior Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Aug. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
With Monitoring and Research, Biologists Work to Help Fort Funston’s Nesting Bank Swallows
By Interior Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: By Wildlife Intern Aiko Goldston, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
BLM seeks public comment on previously challenged oil, gas leases in southern Utah
By Interior Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period for a supplemental environmental assessment to consider leasing 59 oil and gas parcels totaling 121,548.98 acres in southern Utah. The comment period will close at 4:30 p.m. MT on Sept. 8, 2023.
Off Season Hours Begin August 13
By Interior Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Canton, OH -. First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton Ohio will be open Thursday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm from Aug. 13, 2023 through April 30, 2024. The Education Center is open and free of charge. The Education Center consists of three floors of exhibits, including a historic theater with a documentary...
Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Ski-Tow Powerhouse
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: In the 1930s, winter-time access to Paradise brought more opportunities for winter recreation. Ski races and even Olympic tryouts were held in Paradise. The first tow rope at Paradise was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. It was installed in 1938 and went to the top of Alta Vista.
National Park Service anuncia inversión histórica para la preservación de las fortificaciones del viejo San
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- La superintendente del San Juan National Historic Site, Myrna I. Palfrey, anunció hoy que el National Park Service (NPS) está invirtiendo cerca de $70 millones de dólares para la preservación de las fortificaciones históricas del parque con el apoyo de varias fuentes de fondos...
Summit District of Haleakalā National Park closed due to effects of high winds and wildfire
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: Kula, HI- Haleakalā National Park’s Summit District is closed to visitors until further notice due to blocked road access resulting from wildfires and high winds. All reservations for Hosmer Grove Campground, wilderness cabins, and wilderness tent camping for August 8, 2023 are cancelled.
Inflation Reduction Act to invest $461,538 in restoration and resilience at Cape Cod National Seashore
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: Wellfleet, Mass. - This year, Cape Cod National Seashore will benefit from more than $461,000 received from the Inflation Reduction Act to replace two failing culverts in the upper Herring River in Wellfleet, MA. The project will build upon planning and design efforts already in place. This project is...
BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: LAKEWOOD, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils for existing and upcoming member vacancies in January 2024.
Interior Department discusses Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Subsidence Insurance Program Grants on Aug. 8
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Inflation Reduction Act to invest $138,461 in restoration and resilience at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: Patten, Maine - This year, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument will build on past efforts to restore and improve aquatic passages (culverts and bridges) for Atlantic salmon with $138,461 in funds received from the Inflation Reduction Act. This restoration project is part of a nationwide effort...
National Park Service announces historic investment for the preservation of the fortifications of Old San Juan
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-San Juan National Historic Site superintendent Myrna I. Palfrey today announced the National Park Service (NPS) is investing close to $70 million dollars for the preservation of the historic fortifications of the park with support from various fund sources including the Great American...
BLM to collect new campground fees in Eagle and Pitkin counties
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: SILT, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management announced today it will implement its new campground fee structure for six campgrounds in Eagle and Pitkin counties prior to the 2024 camping season.
Interior Department discusses Marine Mammal Protection Act; Stock Assessment Reports for the Pacific Walrus Stock and Three Northern Sea Otter Stocks in Alaska on Aug. 8
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Interior Department published a five page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Inn
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: The Paradise Inn is open generally from late May through September. This historic building, which opened in 1917, allows people to take photos of historic architecture, enjoy a meal in the dining room, or just relax and enjoy the stately lobby. The inn features 121 rooms for overnight guests. Rooms do...
Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Camp Lodge
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: Remnants of the historic Paradise Camp Lodge building lie buried beneath this site. Built in 1918, the lodge mirrored the Paradise Inn’s rustic design, with a steeply pitched roof for shedding snow and shingle siding with log facade. It overlooked Paradise Valley and the Tatoosh Range and provided a commanding view of Mount Rainier.
St. Mary Falls Trailhead
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: The hike to St. Mary and Virginia Falls-family-friendly hikes with world-class scenery-is one of the most popular day hikes on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Historic District
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: Since the late 1890s Paradise has served as a base camp for people attracted to the spectacular wildflower meadows and high-mountain recreation. Built between 1916 and 1942, structures at Paradise were designed in an alpine rustic style. Massive timbers and glacial boulders blended the buildings with their natural surroundings. Steeply pitched roofs shed heavy snow loads. Many of the original buildings remain at Paradise, which was designated a historic district in 1990.
Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest $300K for restoration of native species, sustainability, and resilience at Glacier National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 8, 2023] - This year, Glacier National Park will receive $300,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts. In fiscal year 2023, President Biden’s Investing in America...
Paradise Historic Tour: Tent Camps
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: In the late 1800s, mountain climbers, then campers made their way out to the slopes of Mount Rainier. Using the trail that James Longmire built from Ashford to Longmire and then up to Paradise, people found a rustic campground awaiting them as early 1895. John Reese started developing his Camp of the...