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The Bureau of Land Management announces fire restrictions are effective Wednesday, June 28, for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo County.

BLM urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly

On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans. With thousands of visitors expected to spend their Fourth of July weekend enjoying the outdoors, the risk of human-caused wildfire increases.

Cuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Cuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

Wild horses and burros gathered from overpopulated rangelands showcased in a variety of classes

Biden-Harris Administration improves Wilson Lake campsites near Hazelton, Idaho

Projects received funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Rogue Gold Forest Management Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to increase forest resiliency near Jacksonville, Gold Hill, and Rogue River.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up to $5 Million Available for WaterSMART Funding Opportunities

By Interior Newswire | Jun 30, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - Reclamation today announced a notice of funding opportunity through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the WaterSMART Basin Study Program for the development of hydrologic information and water management tools that improve modeling and forecasting capabilities.

Steens Loop Road open for the season, mostly

Starting July 1, the Steens Mountain Loop Road in southeast Oregon will be open to vehicle traffic, except for a one-mile section near Big Indian Gorge Overlook.

Fire Restrictions Increase on Coos Bay District

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District officials are increasing the public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southwest Oregon as the weather warms and fire danger increases across the forest.

Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend

By Interior Newswire | Jun 30, 2023

News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies. These areas consist of multiple reservoirs, surrounding lands, and campgrounds across the state of Montana, including Anita Reservoir, ...

Addressing Legacy pollutants at Deep Fork

Deep Fork NWR Works to Address Legacy Pollutants

Manchin Announces $3.8 Million in PILT Payments to 36 West Virginia Counties

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $3,868,229 from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties. These payments are made annually to help defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services.

Senator Murray Leads Congressional Delegation to Europe Ahead of July NATO Summit in Lithuania

Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) embark on a congressional delegation to Lithuania, Norway, and Belgium.

Comer, Jordan, Smith Seek Over a Dozen Transcribed Interviews Related to Agency Misconduct in Hunter Biden Investigation

By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) today are calling on senior leaders at the U.S. Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and U.S. Secret Service (USSS) to make over a dozen employees available for transcribed interviews who possess information concerning allegations of politicization and misconduct at their agencies with respect to the investigation of Hunter Biden.

Wenstrup Calls For Phone Records Between CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and Teachers Union President Randi Weingarten

By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023

Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) is requesting the production of all phone records between Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) president Randi Weingarten related to AFT’s potential political interference with the CDC’s school reopening guidance.

Comer, Jordan, Smith: Congress Investigating DOJ & IRS Misconduct With Respect to Hunter Biden Allegations

By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) today issued the following statement on their commitment to pursue a thorough inquiry into misconduct at the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with respect to the Hunter Biden investigation:

Information Panel: A Heroine's Home

News Release: Beyond the trees stands a Victorian house as unique as its owner. This house was built for Clara Barton in 1891 by Edward and Edwin Baltzley as part of the National Chautauqua at Glen Echo. With 30 rooms serving as offices, bedrooms, and storage, the house served as a home for Miss Barton and her staff...

Myrtle Point Park

News Release: Myrtle Point Park is a 192-acre park nestled on a peninsula that juts into the Patuxent River. The park is one of the most significant undeveloped tracts along the Patuxent River and is noted for its pristine shoreline, tidal wetlands, forests and documented archaeological sites. Some historic sites date back more than 9,000 years. The park provides a peaceful setting for a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, picnicking, wildlife watching and more.

The Sierra Nevada Monitor: Spring 2023

News Release: The Sierra Nevada Monitor is the newsletter for the Sierra Nevada Inventory and Monitoring Network. This issue features: the relentless winter of 2022-2023, our 2023 field season, wetland data headway, recent web articles and resource briefs, highlights from the annual spring network meeting, the ¿field...

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