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Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Depredation and Control Orders on Sept. 23

The US Interior Department published a six page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “House Committee Meetings” on Sept. 20.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation announces funding opportunity for Tribal water projects

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation is making up to $4 million available for Tribes and Tribal organizations in their efforts to develop, manage, and protect tribal water and related resources. Each selected Tribal project is eligible to receive up to $400,000.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the Department of the Interior announced that it has invested over $5.1 million in fiscal year 2022 funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance wildfire resilience work and support fuels management projects in Colorado on 5,395 acres of land across the state. ...


News Release: RENO, Nev. - With funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management has signed a $918,000 cooperative agreement with the State of Nevada to restore wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire risk. The cooperative agreement and initial funding are the first step in a five-year project that can go up to $10 million.


What did Interior Department publish on Sept. 22?

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation announces seasonal closures and hours at Lake Berryessa

News Release: NAPA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation announces recreation area closures and new operating hours at Lake Berryessa beginning September 25. These seasonal closures allow Reclamation to perform necessary maintenance and for natural resource recovery. All other Reclamation-operated locations at Berryessa remain open year-round, with the exceptions and hours listed below...


BLM hazardous fuels work at Cloverdale Trails temporarily limits access

News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will increase public safety, wildfire resilience and landscape health by conducting hazardous fuels work on sections of the Cloverdale Trails recreational site, from Tuesday, Sept. 27, through November 2022. Public access will be temporarily restricted...


News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact communities across the West, senior leaders from the Department of the Interior are outlining new and urgent actions to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System.


The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Bureau of Land Management Utah State Director Greg Sheehan announced today that Adé Nelson has been selected as the new monument manager for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In this position, she will be responsible for the management of nearly 1.87 million-acres of America’s public lands in southern Utah.


Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Address Drought Crisis Gripping the Colorado River Basin

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact communities across the West, senior leaders from the Department of the Interior are outlining new and urgent actions to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Land Use Application and Permit discussed on Sept. 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM seeks comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for proposed lease modifications for the Doe Run Company

News Release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District, in coordination with the USDA Forest Service, is seeking public input on a Draft Environmental Assessment evaluating the potential impacts proposed by three lease modifications at the Doe Run Company’s existing mine in...


There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 26.


“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S4823-S4824 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 19.


Reclamation announces seasonal closures and hours at New Melones Lake

News Release: SONORA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled recreation area closures at New Melones Lake from Oct. 1 through March 31. Ongoing drought continues to impact the lake and shoreline, necessitating operational adjustments to ensure public safety, protection of natural resources, and park infrastructure. While closures are in place, Reclamation will perform necessary maintenance tasks and allow for natural resource recovery.


Final environmental assessment released for the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project

News Release: EASTON, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation today released the final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the Kachess Dam safety project. Reclamation analyzed cost-effective measures to reduce long-term risks, per Reclamation’s Public Protection Guidelines, to maintain water...