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News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore announces the 52nd anniversary celebration of the Morgan Horse Ranch. The event will be held Saturday June 25, 2022, from 10 am to 3 pm. Activities include riding and horseshoeing demonstrations, old-fashion knot tying, rope throwing, and much more. This is a family friendly event. It is free and open to the public.


News Release: Celebrate American independence with the sounds of a military band, cannon fire, and immersion in America’s history while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.


News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Fish Fire #319, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office is evacuating and closing the Arctic Circle campground, near Dalton Highway milepost 115 effective immediately.


Interior Department Revokes Secretary's Order that Wasted Taxpayer Funds, Interfered with Litigation Processes

News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued Secretary’s Order 3408, which revokes Secretary’s Order 3368. That Order, which was signed on Sept. 11, 2018, imposed redundant, inefficient and vague obligations on the Department and its litigation processes that do not serve the goals of transparency and efficiency.


Week ending June 18: 6 notices published by Interior Department

There were six notices published by the Interior Department in week ending June 18, according to the Federal Register.


Staff announces summer 2022 program dates and hours

News Release: Nez Perce National Historical Park is announcing its summer schedule. The museum, movie, and Jr. Ranger program are free and offer a unique experience for families and visitors of all ages.


Waysides Honoring Patriots of African Descent Unveiled at Valley Forge National Historical Park

News Release: King of Prussia, Pa. - On June 18th, 2022 near the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and National Park Service (NPS) staff unveiled two new interpretive wayside panels as part of the annual wreath laying ceremony at the monument.


President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide $103 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience

News Release: BOISE, Idaho – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the allocation of $103 million in fiscal year 2022 for wildfire risk reduction efforts throughout the country from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the establishment of an interagency wildland firefighter health and wellbeing program.


News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Jake Ohlson announced today a 13-knot vessel speed limit near the entrance to the East Arm and midway up the West Arm. Recent surveys indicate that at least 25 humpback whales are feeding along the shorelines and in...


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Foothills Parkway new temporary closure begins June 20

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind the public that the roadway will be fully closed from the Flats Road intersection near Look Rock to the Highway 321 intersection near Walland, TN beginning Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, August 31 for a paving project.


Facility License Notifications discussed on June 16 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Artist In Residence Program Returns to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments (Camp Verde)

News Release: Artist In Residence Program Returns to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments.


News Release: Justin Pattison has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area after serving as the park’s Acting Deputy Superintendent since July of 2021. During this time, he facilitated the development of Lake Mead’s Low Water Adaptive Management Strategy, supported the supervision of over 250 employees and monitored internal management of the park’s budget of $19 million.


Ruby Creek Campground re-opens after flood

News Release: (DILLON, Mont.) - As the high waters of Ruby Creek subside after a historic flood, the Dillon Field Office is re-opening the Ruby Creek Campground and day-use site.


News Release: ARCATA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by its Arcata Field Office in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties, beginning Tuesday, June 21. The restrictions will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect until further notice. Seasonal fire restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention order and will remain in effect until further notice.


News Release: Cortez, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is proud to announce Larry Keller as the recipient of BLM Colorado’s Volunteer of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to a volunteer in Colorado who goes above and beyond to support the BLM’s mission.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 17

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 17.


News Release: ELKO, Nev. -The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the 17th annual California Trail Days pioneer re-enactment this Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family friendly event is open to everyone. Located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292 and as always FREE Admission!


BLM Worland provides safe location for fireworks

News Release: WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will again make a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands for the Independence Day Holiday. The use of fireworks will be permitted July 1-5, 2022, at a gravel pit northwest of Worland.