National Park Service Resumes Ship Island Operations for 2023 Season
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 14, 2023
The National Park Service will resume Ship Island Excursion ferry service and ranger-led programs at Ship Island beginning March 18, 2023.
'America the Beautiful Challenge' to award millions for conservation and restoration projects
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 12, 2023
Requests for Proposals (RFP) are now being accepted for the America the Beautiful Challenge, which is expected to award up to $116 million in grants this year for landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects.
Barnes: BLM New Mexico 'thrilled to play a role' in supporting country's clean-energy efforts
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 11, 2023
A New Mexico electric company has federal permission to proceed with a construction project to install power lines across public lands to connect a solar facility and a substation.
//eip//Echols: Caution during nesting season makes sure birds can 'welcome and reproduce their next generation'
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 8, 2023
The U.S. National Park Service announced the beginning of the annual shorebird nesting season at the Gulf Islands National Seashore with a limited number of Gulf Islands Chick Magnets available for visitors who want to show their support.
Arizona congressman: U.S. should prioritize 'domestic lithium production' as CCP uses 'market manipulation tactics' on 10% of global supply
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 3, 2023
Paul Gosar, a U.S. congressman from Arizona, said the U.S. is sitting on millions of tons of lithium supply but is not using domestic production to mine. Gosar claimed the U.S. is relying on China's production of lithium, which, according to reports, is undergoing an environmental probe that could threaten the rest of the world's supply of the rare mineral.
Carrico: New Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument superintendent 'will be a great fit to lead the team at the park'
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 3, 2023
The U.S. National Park Service announced Fermin Salas is the superintendent of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in New Mexico.
Harland: 'America’s clean energy transition is happening right here and now'
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
Barber: 'We take acts of vandalism seriously' at Bureau of Land Management
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 23, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management commented on recent vandalism at Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite.
Gunderson: Park service seeks 'a key part of the park team' - summer lifeguards
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 18, 2023
The National Park Service is gearing up for summer now by putting out the Help Wanted sign for lifeguards at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Swithers: 'Many of those animals have become excellent pleasure, show, or work horses'
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 6, 2023
A wild horse and burro placement event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center in Florida.
Alford: Hopewell park Centennial 'is a time for reflection on the past and inspiration for the future'
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 5, 2023
The U.S. National Park Service announced the kickoff of the 2023 centennial commemoration of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park March 2.
Haaland: Everglades ecosystem serves as 'a critical ally in addressing the climate crisis'
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 4, 2023
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Everglades National Park to see how critical restoration projects are going with support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law during a South Florida tour.
BLM: National Academies works to 'strengthen the nation's supply of native seeds'
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 3, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management acknowledged the National Academies' report that the current supply of native seeds may be lacking to maintain the integrity of local ecosystems.
Williams: Recovery efforts 'enabled us to bring these species back from the brink of extinction'
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 2, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced five species found on San Clemente Island have recovered and do not require protection through the Endangered Species Act.
Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons' rule changes
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 1, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has invited public comment on a proposed rule change to areas available for aerial and roped recreation in Utah's Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons to protect wildlife habitat.
Haaland: Lingering affects of federal Indian schools 'are heartbreaking and undeniable'
By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 1, 2023
The Road to Healing cross-country tour is the first effort made by the federal government to listen to those who live with the intergenerational trauma caused by the forced relocation of Native children to the federal schools.
Haaland: 'Protecting a place like Boundary Waters is key'
By Interior Newswire Report | Jan 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced protections for the Boundary Waters Area Watershed by withdrawing more than 225,000 acres in northeastern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest from mineral and geothermal leasing.
Transfer of regulatory responsibilities advances 'clarity and transparency for the offshore wind industry'
By Interior Newswire Report | Jan 23, 2023
The responsibility for regulating offshore renewable energy activities – including workplace safety and environmental compliance – was transferred to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE).
Haaland: DOI works to ensure public lands and waters are 'welcoming to people of all backgrounds'
By Interior Newswire Report | Jan 22, 2023
The Department of Interior recently announced its Board on Geographic Names voted on the remaining replacement names for several locations featuring the word "squaw," which has been identified as a derogatory term.
Mouritsen: Solar energy project helps 'accelerate responsible development of renewable energy on public lands'
By Interior Newswire Report | Jan 21, 2023
A new source of power is online as the Bureau of Land Management announced the completion of the Blythe Mesa Solar Project, which is expected to produce solar energy to light up 94,000 homes.
