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Wildflowers in the Santa Monica Mountains still thriving due to winter’s productive rains
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
According to local National Park Service biologists, Mother Nature has extended the spring bloom season in the Santa Monica Mountains due to last winter's abundant rains.
Old Fall River Road Will Open To Vehicles Saturday, July 1
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Travelers Are Reminded To Plan Ahead For Timed Entry Reservation Permit System
Oakland Plantation Enslaved Cabin/Tenant House repaired with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund recently financed a rehabilitation project of the North Enslaved Cabin/Tenant House at the Oakland Plantation Unit of Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Reminds Visitors to Use Caution When Hiking the Root Glacier Trail
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors that the landscape of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is extreme.
Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Grand Teton National Park will participate in “Operation Dry Water,” a nationwide awareness effort to promote safe boating over the holiday weekend, July 1-3.
Forest and Park Officials remind visitors to leave fireworks at home and be careful with campfires while celebrating this holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Forest Service and Park Service officials are reminding the public that all fireworks – sparklers included – are prohibited on all federal public lands, including the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park.
Evening on the Summit: Who Pooped in the Park, Tracks and Scat
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Our next Evening on the Summit program, Who Pooped in the Park: Tracks & Scat is Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up to $5 Million Available for WaterSMART Funding Opportunities
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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.
Western Governors and Stakeholders Testify on Devastating Impacts of BLM's Proposed Land Management Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 15, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on legislation to withdraw the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rule that will fundamentally upend the agency's longstanding multiple use mandate.
Republicans Promote Solutions for Growing Domestic Mining Sector, Supporting Mine Reclamation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 14, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on three bills addressing various needs of the domestic mining sector. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
Bridge maintenance projects move to four locations across the Blue Ridge Parkway
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Park visitors and neighbors near Otter Creek, Roanoke, Linville Falls, and Asheville can expect short delays as work moves to each of these areas
Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 14, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on three pieces of legislation affecting water resources and development. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
Committee Advances Legislation Preventing Catastrophic Wildfires, Restoring Power to Local Communities
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 13, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported a total of seven bills.
Comer Demands Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Burisma and Alleged Biden Bribery Scheme
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is demanding U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen provide all suspicious activity reports (SARs) for several individuals and entities related to Burisma, a Ukrainian-based energy company.
Emergency Closure of Park Areas Due to Fire Danger
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS - Effective Wednesday, June 28th and until further notice, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will implement closures to park areas due to increased fire risk. The Southwest area of New Mexico and far west Texas are experiencing high to extreme fire danger. In accordance with 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7 authorized by Title 54 USC, § 100751(a), the following fire restrictions will be implemented at Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.
Reclamation prohibits fireworks at North Dam and temporarily closes Marina Way gate
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: GRAND COULEE, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation is prohibiting fireworks on North Dam for the Independence Day holiday.
DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 28
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 28.
Lake goers urged to make water safety ‘First’ this Fourth of July
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is encouraging lake goers to make water safety “First” this Fourth of July.
Hollow
By Interior Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: The Hollow is a lush, green, secluded area, deliberately tucked in a shaded, sunken corner between the office wing and the street. Fairsted's Hollow is a miniature version of the lyrical and naturalistic "secret gardens" Olmsted used in his designs for larger public parks. The Hollow is designed for contemplation- a hideaway in which to receive spirit and briefly forget the daily stress of life.