By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
News Release: Hot Springs, Ark. - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.1 million visitors to Hot Springs National Park in 2021 spent $154 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,200 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $208 million.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was injured during a hike in Shenandoah National Park yesterday. An evaluation this morning confirmed a break to her left fibula. She is grateful to Park staff, the U.S. Park Police, and the team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for their excellent care. The Secretary will resume her schedule virtually this afternoon.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on July 20.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on July 20.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams, Federal Highway Administration Associate Administrator for Federal Lands Tim Hess, and federal and local elected leaders today participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The approximately $161 million project is one of the largest infrastructure investments funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 19, 2022
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - Glacier Bay National Park and Deputy Superintendent Tom Schaff announced today that the 13-knot “whale waters" vessel speed limit near Willoughby, Francis and Drake Islands is being lifted. In addition, a modified whale waters area in the West Arm is being created to reflect a shift in whale distribution. These updated operating requirements are effective from 5 AM Tuesday July 19th until further notice.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,252,091 visitors to national parks in Pennsylvania spent over $298 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 4,507 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $468.7 million.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
There are two releases scheduled to be published on July 19.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: Brookline, MA-John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site in Brookline is pleased to offer an array of offsite programs to continue public engagement throughout the summer, while remaining closed for renovations and needed maintenance.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office will close the Price Road, located approximately 18 miles southwest of Casper, beginning August 1 for road improvements and re-routing. The Price Road area is anticipated to be closed until construction is completed in late-October 2022.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming is pleased to announce their transfer of a wildland fire engine to the Hawk Springs Fire Department on July 7, 2022. The BLM High Plains District transferred the engine under the BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program, which is designed to enhance collaborative wildland firefighting capabilities by providing equipment to local wildland firefighting partners at no cost.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,561,119 visitors to national parks in New Jersey spent over $212 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,997 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $325.9 million.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have implemented a full closure of the Greenbrier area during the week, Monday through Thursday, to accommodate road repairs through July 28. This temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and efficient operations of heavy equipment along the roadway.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
There are two releases scheduled to be published on July 19.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: Lakewood, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office is considering an amendment to oil and gas program decisions in existing BLM Colorado resource management plans to promote the conservation of big game corridors and other important big game habitats on BLM-administered land and minerals in Colorado and is seeking public input on its preparation of a statewide Resource Management Plan Amendment with an associated environmental impact statement.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams, Federal Highway Administration Associate Administrator for Federal Lands Tim Hess, and federal and local elected leaders today participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The approximately $161 million project is one of the largest infrastructure investments funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: FORT LARAMIE, WYO., July 18, 2022 - On Saturday July 30, Fort Laramie National Historic Site will host Fort Laramie After Dark. This year’s “after dark" adventure starts with afternoon and early evening concerts by singer Hank Cramer at 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm. At 8:00 pm, develop “A Bat Attitude" as you learn about these flying mammals. After twilight, cap the evening off with a journey through the “Starry, Starry Night.".
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2022
News Release: Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin July 19 for Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Campbell County. Stage 1 restrictions on BLM lands in Crook and Weston counties will begin July 22.
