Stories by Interior Newswire on Federal Newswire

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park rangers are partnering with state and federal transportation officials to conduct safety evaluations of commercial vehicles and operators traveling in the park this summer.

Yosemite Fire Update for August 15, 2022

News Release: RED FIRE. Location: between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek. Elevation: 7,800. Discover date: August 4, 2022. Size: 398 acres. Cause: Lightning. Fire history: burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint. Yosemite fire crews are assessing natural barriers (like granite) to confine and contain the fire.

Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities: The Gulf of Alaska discussed on Aug. 15 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Park announces 2023 fee program changes

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park leadership announced the decision to adopt the Park it Forward parking tag program and to increase camping fees beginning next year. Parking tags will be required to be displayed on any motor vehicle parked within the park boundary beginning March 1, 2023. Approved...

Public press releases or notices: Department of Interior publishes 17 in July

There were 17 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in July.

Wildfire at Isle Royale Causes Trail and Campground Closures

News Release: HOUGHTON, MI - Early in the afternoon on Saturday, Aug. 13, park staff received reports of a plume of smoke coming from an apparent wildfire burning in the area of Three Mile campground. Isle Royale firefighters responded to the area and discovered a small fire burning at the junction of the Tobin...

27 notices published in week ending Aug. 20 by Interior Department

There were 27 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Aug. 20, according to the Federal Register.

Passing of Park Superintendent Joe Salvatore

News Release: Joseph Salvatore, superintendent of U. Joe started his NPS career in 2013 following a career in the Navy. Joe enlisted in the Navy when he was 18 years old. He spent six years on active duty and made six strategic deterrent patrols out of Holy Loch Scotland on the nuclear submarine, USS George Washington...

“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record on May 11

The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on May 11.

Week ending July 30: 11 notices published by Interior Department

There were 11 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending July 30, according to the Federal Register.

“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” published by the Congressional Record on May 11

The Congressional Record published “SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” in the Extensions of Remarks section on May 11.

Program "The U.S.S. Cairo and it's role on Western Waters"

News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park to present special program “The U.S.S. Cairo and its Role on Western Waters".

McGregor Mountain Fire Contained

News Release: The McGregor Mountain Fire is now contained following a strong initial attack and continued work by park firefighters and North Cascades Smokejumpers. Helicopter support included approximately 1,000 gallons of water throughout the day Thursday, continuing into Friday operations. The McGregor Mountain Trail and Heaton Camp are now open.

Pea Ridge National Military Park Civil War artillery programs on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Artillery demonstrations

News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park Artillery Demonstrations.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PRESERVATION WORK AT MANZANAR’S CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SITE

News Release: The public is cordially invited to join park staff and others over Labor Day Weekend (September 2-6) in preserving Manzanar’s Children’s Village, the only WWII Japanese American incarceration camp orphanage. We will be joined by former Manzanar orphans Karyl Matsumoto and Lillian Ogata Bonner. There...

June 14: Congressional Record publishes “PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2543, FEDERAL RESERVE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY ACT”

“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2543, FEDERAL RESERVE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY ACT“ was published in the House section on pages H5499-H5506 on June 14

See local national parks through the lens of youth 

News Release: WASHINGTON-Join the National Park Service (NPS) at the 2022 Experiencing National Parks Through the Lens of Youth photo exhibit on display at the White House Visitor Center August 27 through September 10. President’s Park invites the public to see DC-area national parks through the eyes of students who...

Park invites the public to the Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum for help in Identifying historic homesites

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking help to identify and document former homesite locations in the park. Volunteer-In-Park Frank March, in conjunction with Park Archeologist Allison Harvey, is leading these research efforts which includes documenting field locations with associated historic...

Joshua Tree National Park Proposes a Wilderness Backcountry Permit Program

News Release: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA-Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) managers are proposing a program that would require a permit for wilderness backcountry overnight use in specified zones in the park. The proposed permit program would.

Yosemite National Park Seeks Witnesses of Reported Assault