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There were 126 press releases or notices published by the Bureau of Land Management in June.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: In response to the current high fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula, effective immediately and until further notice, open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at developed recreational facilities within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Chugach National Forest, and Kenai Fjords National Park lands on the Kenai Peninsula. Use of cooking stoves and gas grills is allowed.


Public input sought on environmental assessment for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Disaster Recovery Project

News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seek community input on the environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed action to move the Disaster Recovery Project forward following the 2018 volcanic eruption and summit collapse on Kīlauea volcano. The comment period opens July 1 and closes on July 31, 2022, and a virtual public meeting will be held July 21 at noon and again at 6 p.m.


News Release: U.S. Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are seeking information from the public to help identify and locate a missing Boulder City woman. Park rangers say the female, only known as “Lily," was last seen in the Boulder Harbor area of Lake Mead before falling off of a jet ski at approximately 6:15 a.m. PST on Thursday, June 30.


New Bureau of Land Management Utah fees will enhance recreational experience

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new user fees that will help improve visitor services, maintain facilities, and enhance the outdoor recreational experience at select sites managed by the Price, Richfield, and Salt Lake Field Offices. User fees will be invested into the same recreation site where they are collected to help keep pace with demand and better serve local communities.


Secretary Haaland Announces 2022 Native Language Summit During White House Council on Native American Affairs Tribal Session

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) convened an engagement session with Tribal leaders focused on Native Language initiatives. Much of the discussion was centered on the implementation of the Native Languages Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) announced at the 2021 ...


News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office announces the two-year segregation to allow for consideration of the application for the proposed 400-Megawatt Golden Currant (formally Sagittarius) Solar Project from appropriation under the public land laws to allow for the orderly administration of the public lands to facilitate consideration of development of renewable energy resources.



Interior Department discusses Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts in California on June 30

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on June 30

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fort Union Trading Post NHS Site to close July 18-19, 2022 for parking lot repairs

News Release: Williston, ND - Fort Union Trading Post NHS will close to the public Monday, June 18th through Tuesday July 19th for completion of our roads rehabilitation project. During the closure, the parking lots and entrance roads will be resurfaced and repainted. This long-needed maintenance project will make the site more accessible with van access spaces and improve parking overall with clearly-defined parking lines.


New Requirements Announced for Glen Canyon Reach

News Release: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has implemented new requirements for personal flotation devices (PFDs) for some visitors enjoying the Glen Canyon Reach, the 16-mile stretch of the Colorado River between and the Glen Canyon Dam (near Page, Ariz.) and Lees Ferry, Ariz.


News Release: Join a ranger at Indiana Dunes National Park for a hike exploring the Bailly Homestead and Cemetery along with the Chellberg Farm every Sunday afternoon in July from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Explore the grounds of both historic homes and learn about early settlers and farmers who came to this region in the 1800s. Meet at the Chellberg Farm parking lot.


Marquette County Corridor Plan and Environmental Assessment

News Release: Ice Age National Scenic Trail Seeks Public Comment on Marquette County Corridor Plan.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service publishes 296 in June

There were 296 press releases published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service in June.


“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on July 1

“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House section on page H5929 on July 1


News Release: Scranton, PA - Steamtown National Historic Site encourages you to make the most of the summer season and invites you to ride the rails! Rail experiences vary from short 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips through the Poconos. Short train rides, the Scranton Limited and Caboose Experience, are offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.


National Park Tourism in the Black Hills Area Creates $301.4 Million in Economic Benefit

News Release: KEYSTONE, SD - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3.6 million visitors to Black Hills area national parks spent $231.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 3,362 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $301.4 million.