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BLM seeking public comment on wild and scenic river suitability in northwest California

News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public comments on a Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Report, which identifies segments of northwest California rivers and streams that might be eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The BLM will use the eligibility...


News Release: [Harpers Ferry, IA] - Join a Night Sky Ranger on Monday, July 25th from 9:30-11:00 PM to explore the nocturnal realms of Effigy Mounds National Monument! We will meet at the Visitor Center at 9:30 PM for orientation and a brief mounds program followed by a guided night hike along the Yellow River Boardwalk! Be sure to dress warm and prepare for mosquitos. Red lights and headlamps ONLY.


Total Fire Restrictions in Effect at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

News Release: Coulee Dam, WA - Due to compounding conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 am, Friday, July 22, 2022, until further notice. No open flames are permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, all fires in NPS provided fire rings and boxes, shoreline fires, charcoal fires, tiki torches, incense burners, candles, and propane campfires.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM seeks nominations to the  San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

News Release: PRICE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council), which makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior for managing these unique public lands in east central Utah. The Council is made up of seven people with diverse backgrounds and these nominations will fill an existing vacancy, as well as two member terms that are scheduled to expire this fall.


News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management on Saturday, July 23, will begin gathering excess wild horses and burros from public lands to maintain herd and habitat viability in the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area, along the California-Nevada border in Lassen County, Calif. and Washoe County, Nev.


Explore outdoors with Campbell Creek Science Center’s summer programs

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is offering a wide variety of free and fee-based outdoor programs for the public this summer. .


BLM seeks public comment on U.S. Forest Service application for land withdrawal near Superior, Arizona

News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a request from the U.S. Forest Service to withdraw 276 acres of land in the Tonto National Forest. The requested withdrawal would protect the lands from new mining claims under the U.S. mining laws and certain mining-related development pending sale of the land to the town of Superior, Arizona.


Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 19

News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - The Power Line wildfire on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is 100% contained and is holding at 42.5 acres in size.


Mount Rainier National Park accepting Commercial Use Authorization Applications starting September 1, 2022

News Release: Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting Sept. 1, 2022 and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations (SUPilCUA) applications starting Oct. 1, 2022.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8294, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023” on July 19.


Denali Puppy Cam is Live

News Release: The live Puppy Cam is back at Denali National Park and Preserve! This year's litter was born on June 18, 2022. The sire is a park lead dog Steward, and the dame, Olive, comes from a well-respected partner kennel in Healy, Alaska. Arranged breeding and splitting litters with partners strengthens the health of the Kennel's lineage, as well as the health of all freight-style Alaskan huskies.


News Release: BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. - The Mount Lewis Field Office has extended for 60 days the public review and comment period on a draft environmental impact statement for the Goldrush Mine Project. The comment period now closes Monday, Aug. 29.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023” on July 19.


Evening on the Summit: Charles Dickens and his 1842 Trip to America

News Release: Park Ranger Doug Bosley will present, Charles Dickens and his 1842 Trip to America on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 8:00 pm in the Visitor Center theater. This free program will last approximately one hour.


Interior Department set to publish a new notice on July 20

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 20.


News Release: Spend the day outside taking in the sights and sounds of plants and animals found in the Driftless Region. Join Ranger Grace, along the Yellow River Boardwalk, on July 23rd between 11:00 am and 4:00 PM, for a chance to become an official Heartland Network Junior Scientist! Limited pairs of binoculars will be provided.


News Release: VALE, Ore. - As the weather continues to warm and fire danger increases, the Bureau of Land Management, in collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation, is implementing additional fire restrictions in Malheur County starting July 22.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Temporary prohibition on open fires rescinded by BLM Fairbanks District Office and Glennallen Field Office

News Release: FAIRBANKS and GLENNALLEN, Alaska - On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Fairbanks District and Glennallen Field Office rescinded the fire prevention orders temporarily prohibited open fires on the BLM-managed public lands in eastern and central Alaska. Only one fire prevention order remains in place for BLM Alaska.