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BLM seeks public comment on proposed non-motorized trails system near Baker, Nevada

News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office seeks public review and comment on the Multipurpose Sagebrush Discovery Trail and Travel & Transportation Management Plan Preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA). The 30-day public comment period concludes Aug. 24, 2022.


BLM lifts Phoenix District fire restrictions

News Release: PHOENIX - Effective Friday, July 22, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District, including the Lower Sonoran Field Office and Hassayampa Field Office. Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.


Partnership Improves Sections of Teton Crest Trail

News Release: MOOSE, WY- Grand Teton National Park in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation are in their third year working to improve sections of the Teton Crest Trail. There will be intermittent 30-minute closures on a section of the trail near the summit of Paintbrush Divide between July 21-26, August 4-9, and August 18-23. Visitors planning on hiking over Paintbrush Divide during these dates should expect delays in both directions.


News Release: Complete news release from Colorado Parks & Wildlife.


News Release: SW Oregon - As the weather continues to trend towards warming and drying, officials with the Bureau of Land Management Medford District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River. The Wild section flows from Grave Creek to the mouth of Watson Creek.


There is one release scheduled to be published on July 22.


Mark Foust named director of National Park Service’s South Atlantic-Gulf region

News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Mark Foust as regional director for the South Atlantic-Gulf - America’s most visited NPS region, effective August 14. Foust previously supported the region as incident commander in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in South Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.


Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Bike Safety Events on July 29 and August 5

News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass - This year’s “Bike Safety at the Seashore" events are slated for July 29 at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown and August 5 at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. 2022 marks the eleventh year that Cape Cod National Seashore has hosted bike safety events to provide awareness and reduce the occurrence and severity of bike accidents at the national seashore. Both events will run from 10 am to noon.


News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Step back in time this Sunday with live pioneer music and a Pony Express demonstration at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Department of the Interior Announces Next Steps for Offshore Wind Energy in Gulf of Mexico

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - In response to the President’s call to advance offshore wind development and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today announced next steps to bring the opportunity of offshore wind energy to the Gulf of Mexico.


Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications on July 20

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Brooke Merrell Selected as Superintendent at Denali National Park and Preserve

News Release: Anchorage, AK--Brooke Merrell has been selected to serve as the Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve. Merrell is currently the deputy superintendent at the park and has been acting superintendent for the past 9 months. Merrell’s appointment is significant as she is the first woman to hold the top job at Denali in its 105-year history.


Learn About Archeology at the Roving Exhibit and Archeology Laboratory

News Release: It’s not every day you can learn about archeology from professional archeologists! In collaboration with Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters, the National Park Service's Northeast Archeological Resources Program (NARP) will be conducting excavations at 105 Brattle Street this July and August.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on July 22.


News Release: A search is currently underway for a climber reported missing late in the evening on July 18. Sean Allen is a 38-year-old male, 5’10" tall, 145 pounds with brown hair. Allen had a wilderness permit for July 16-18 and was travelling solo with an intended route from Royal Basin to Home Lake. Allen’s itinerary...


News Release: The Dragon Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is approximately 85 acres in size. The lightning-caused fire began July 17 and is being allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem.


News Release: The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for three new proposed research projects focused on developing better, longer-lasting fertility control methods for managing and protecting wild horse herds on public lands.