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BLM to begin wild horse gather in southwestern Utah

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Blawn Wash Herd Management Area and Bible Spring Complex Area located west of Cedar City in southwestern Utah on Sunday, Aug. 7. The gather is expected to last approximately 13 days and the public is invited to observe from a safe distance.


Chief Engineer for Mars helicopter to speak at Wright Brothers National Memorial on National Aviation Day 2022

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Wright Brothers National Memorial is proud to welcome Dr. J. “Bob" Balaram, of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to help celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 and 20, 2022. Dr. Balaram is the originator of the concept that became NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, and served as its chief engineer during its development, test and operations.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: MCLEAN, Va.-The National Park Service invites the public to learn more about the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The park is hosting a virtual meeting on July 28 at 7:00 pm to share information about the project. The meeting will consist of a presentation, and question and answer session.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: (MALTA, Mont.) - The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which allows for bison grazing on six of the seven allotments.


Notice published by Interior Department on July 27

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting July 28

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on July 28.


July 28 sees Congressional Record publish “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS”

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on July 28.



BLM kicks off planning for management of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

News Release: KANAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform a new land use plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which will ensure ongoing protection of the Monument’s physical, social, biological, historic, and scientific objects and values. Ongoing and future efforts...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced contracting opportunities in Oregon and Washington for hazardous fuels reduction projects to reduce wildfire risk, restore forests and protect communities. The work will be funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...


News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment until Aug. 29 on its proposal to adjust use and reservation fees at several Glennallen Field Office (GFO) campgrounds.


News Release: COTTONWOOD, Idaho - The River Management Society has selected a long-time recreation manager at the Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office as the 2022 recipient of the River Manager of the Year Award. Joe O’Neill, an Outdoor Recreation Planner who oversees recreation activities along the 112-mile stretch of the Lower Salmon River, was recognized during an award ceremony in Cottonwood on July 25.


Hank Cramer Performances on July 30 Cancelled

News Release: Contact: Clayton Hanson. 307-837-2221, FOLA_Visitor_Information@nps.gov. Hank Cramer Performances on July 30 Cancelled. FORT LARAMIE, WYO., July 28, 2022 - Due to unforeseen circumstances, folk singer Hank Cramer has had to cancel his performances during “Fort Laramie After Dark." His...


There is one release scheduled to be published on July 29.


There are four releases scheduled to be published on July 29.


BLM to close Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area for maintenance

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District plans to close the Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area August 1-5 for maintenance. The trail will remain open. The Flatiron Rock Trail leads into the Oregon Badlands Wilderness and the parking area is located roughly 17 miles...


Gettysburg National Military Park announces start for Little Round Top rehabilitation project

News Release: GETTYSBURG PA - A $13 million rehabilitation of Little Round Top began on Tuesday, July 26 at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP). The Little Round Top area of the battlefield will be closed for approximately 18 months while the National Park Service improves infrastructure and updates the experience for visitors.


Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications discussed on July 27 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.