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UPDATE: Fatality investigation in Yellowstone National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - On the evening of Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone law enforcement officers responded to an incident on Craig Pass, approximately 3 miles south of Old Faithful. Officers observed a single vehicle that had been driven into a snowbank, with a male standing outside. They located a deceased female inside the car.
Hurricane Ridge vehicle capacity to increase
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: After more than a week of Hurricane Ridge being reopened, Olympic National Park is increasing the number of vehicles that can enter from 315 to 345 per day. Portable toilet capacity has been closely monitored and 30 more vehicles per day can be accommodated.
Nut Island
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: One of just five peninsulas in the harbor, Nut Island sits just beyond Hough’s Neck in Quincy. The peninsula is just over eight miles away from Long Wharf and boasts 20.5 upland acres.
Snake Island
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Snake Island sits a little bit over five miles away from Boston. Named for its serpentine shape, the island has remained relatively untouched by humans.
Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY23 Antelope Complex-North Wild Horse Gather
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: ELKO, Nev. - On or about July 9, 2023, the Elko Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather in and around the Antelope Valley HMA (northwest of Alt, U.S. Highway 93), Goshute and Spruce-Pequop Herd Management Areas (HMA)s located southeast of Elko, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
Podcast 074: Job Hunting Tips for Historic Preservation
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Maggie O’Neill: Hi, and welcome to the preservation technology podcast. I’m Maggie O’Neill O’Neal, and today I’m at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, with Chrissy Terry Terry. Chrissy Terry is the assistant director of Career and Alumni Success (CAS) here at SCAD. Chrissy Terry, why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself and a little bit about what you do at SCAD?
Experience life as a pioneer this weekend at the Trails Center
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Step back in time this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with a fun-filled pioneer civilian living history event.
Everglades National Park announces decision for Shark Valley Site Plan
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: HOMESTEAD, Fla. - The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Shark Valley Site Plan Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment analyzed the likely environmental impacts of the project which proposes improvements to address parking congestion and flooding...
Podcast 072: The Diverse Stories at the Coastal Heritage Society
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Coastal Heritage Society. Maggie O’Neill: Hey everyone - welcome to the Preservation Technology Podcast. I'm Maggie O’Neill, and I'm sitting down with Emily Beck, who is the Manager of Interpretation at the Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah, Georgia. Thanks so much for sitting down with me today...
Chapter 5 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Chapter 5 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963.
BLM temporarily closes Dalton Highway’s RV dump station for repairs
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - To protect public and environmental health, the BLM has temporarily closed the RV dump station at the Five Mile Campground located approximately 4 miles north of the Yukon River crossing, at Dalton Highway Milepost 60. The RV dump station is not working properly and will remain closed until repairs are completed.
Photography by Jim Gillen on display in July as part of Cape Cod National Seashore’s Perspectives series
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass. - Cape Cod National Seashore’s Perspectives: Seeing Cape Cod National Seashore Through Art, exhibits the work of artists who have captured the essence of Cape Cod through a series of month-long exhibitions at the park’s Salt Pond Visitor Center. For the month of July, the park will host Jim Gillen of Hampden and Harwich, for his show titled, Cape Cod on Canvas II.
Redwood Creek habitat restoration at Muir Woods National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO- On July 10, 2023, Muir Woods National Monument will begin Phase 2 of the Salmon Habitat Enhancement project. The project will improve habitat in Redwood Creek for the federally listed endangered coho salmon. Restoration of natural creek features will improve creek habitat that supports...
Major windstorm and rain event in Yellowstone National Park at Lake Village
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - On Monday, July 3 in the early evening, a major windstorm and rain event impacted the southern portion of Yellowstone National Park, primarily in the Lake Village area. No fatalities nor severe injuries have been reported. Additionally, there have been no substantial disruptions to visitor services.
Beacon of Warning, Beacon of Refuge - SMI Wayside
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: “Beacon of Warning, Beacon of Refuge" is a slanted outdoor panel that is thirty-six inches wide by twenty-four inches high and attached to a frame with brown metal legs. On the left side, black letters on a beige background.
Secretary Haaland Highlights Investing in America Agenda, Indigenous Knowledge and Collaborative Conservation in Hawaiʻi
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: KONA, Hawaiʻi - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped up a week-long trip to Hawaiʻi, where she highlighted how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and “Bidenomics" strategy are helping to protect iconic Hawaiian bird species, strengthen the Native Hawaiian Community, and invest in the science and infrastructure that support our public lands and waters.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Proposed Filing of Plats of Survey, South Dakota on July 5
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Slate Island
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: One of the smallest islands in the harbor at just 12.5 upland acres, Slate Island consists of slate outcroppings that are covered in glacial till. Like other islands in the harbor, indigenous people accessed the island seasonal for thousands of years before European Colonization.
Following Their Footsteps: An All Girls Summer Camp at Mammoth Cave
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Mammoth Cave National Park’s Environmental Education program offered 20 middle school girls from Barren County Middle School in Glasgow, KY the chance to learn about the impacts of prominent women throughout the history of Mammoth Cave National Park and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical...
Welcome to the Light Station - SMI Wayside
By Interior Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: “Welcome to the Light Station!" is a slanted outdoor panel that is thirty-six inches wide by twenty-four inches high and mounted on a frame with brown metal legs.