USFWS calls for fisher habitat protections, public comment period open until Dec. 18
By Karla Florez | Oct 24, 2021
In an effort to preserve natural habitats and protect fishers, forest-dwelling members of the weasel family, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has requested the enforcement of federal fisher protection-related policies across the northern Rockies and the West Coast.
USNPS appoints new deputy superintendent of Acadia National Park, St Croix International Historic Site
By Karla Florez | Oct 24, 2021
The U.S. National Park Service announced in an Oct. 20 press release the selection of Brandon Bies as deputy superintendent of Acadia National Park and the St Croix International Historic Site in Maine.
The Department of the Interior grants Nevada and California $348 million for conservation projects to ‘benefit communities and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors’
By Karla Florez | Oct 19, 2021
More than $348 million worth of funds will be allocated to Nevada and California by the Department of the Interior for conservation and safety projects in areas surrounding Lake Tahoe.
‘Get exercise, learn military history and do something fun’ with military saber training at Fort Vancouver
By Karla Florez | Sep 28, 2021
Academia Duellatoria will begin offering military saber training this October at Fort Vancouver.
New research unit opens ‘to serve Nevada’s fish and wildlife’
By Karla Florez | Sep 24, 2021
Nevada recently established a new multi-agency cooperative research unit. The state is the 39th to operate a cooperative research division.
NPS authorizes land-management modifications in California so 'wilderness and ranching can coexist’
By Karla Florez | Sep 23, 2021
The National Park Service unveiled records authorizing land-management changes in various Point Reyes National Seashore areas in California.
BLM gathers volunteers to ‘maintain the trails at Ward Mountain’
By Karla Florez | Sep 18, 2021
The Bureau of Land Management confirmed plans to host a national public lands day event at the Ward Mountain Recreation Area in Ely, Nevada.
BLM schedules public meetings for Lava Ridge Wind project in Idaho
By Karla Florez | Aug 24, 2021
The Bureau of Land Management has organized a meeting to discuss Magic Energy LLC’s business plan to construct, operate, maintain and decommission its Lava Ridge Wind Project.
Bureau of Indian Affairs' Bryan Newland visits Chaco Canyon to discuss ‘the importance of land conservation and economic development'
By Karla Florez | Aug 1, 2021
Bureau of Indian Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland recently met with tribal leaders in Chaco Canyon during his visit to New Mexico, where he discussed various aspects of land conservation and economic development.
New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument 'invites public' after lifting COVID restrictions
By Karla Florez | Jul 21, 2021
Bandelier National Monument will soon host summer programs, offering a variety of cultural-demonstration activities to display the craftsmanship of Pueblo locals and bring the community together.
Bureau of Indian Affairs finalizes solar project to 'bring sustainable energy and jobs to their people'
By Karla Florez | Jul 10, 2021
The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided a Final Environmental Impact Statement in response to the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians’ Southern Bighorn Solar Project proposal.
More documentation requested regarding Klein’s DOI ethical compliance
By Karla Florez | Jul 5, 2021
The Federal watchdog Protect the Public's Trust group recently submitted a follow-up letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) senior counselor secretary Elizabeth Klein to request additional information to measure her ethical compliance.
An updated birds conservation report to conserve vulnerable species 'aligns with what's been done in the past'
By Karla Florez | Jul 2, 2021
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service unveiled its new Birds of Conservation Concern 2021 report, highlighting 269 vulnerable bird species that require high conservation efforts.
