Stories by Trina Thomas on Federal Newswire


Nonprofit claims BLM program leads to slaughter for profit: 'the evidence is there'

Wild horse activists claim the Bureau of Land Management has failed to protect wild horses and are allegedly allowing them to be slaughtered for profit.


Secretary Haaland accepts Hopi Nation Tribal Flag as a 'commitment to strengthen the government relationship with Native Tribes'

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland accepted the Hopi Nation Tribal flag July 28 as a powerful reminder for the government to continue to strengthen relations with Native Tribes.


Bureau of Reclamation introduces web portal to address drought in 'historically difficult year' for Western US

The Bureau of Reclamation recently launched a new online portal to provide information in real-time about drought conditions in the Western United States.


The National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration are asking the public to provide their thoughts on a proposal for an air tour management plan for Olympic National Park.


Climate advisor dubs Pennsylvania 'strategic with investments in environmental remediation'

As the world experiences a summer sizzle like no other, the Biden Administration continues its efforts to get rid of dangerous pollutants to combat climate change. National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Pennsylvania July 13 to discuss federal efforts to take back abandoned mine lands.


Fish and Wildlife Service will address 5 endangered species regulations

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with the National Marine Fisheries Service as they commit to improve and strengthen the Endangered Species Act (ESA) after releasing a plan of action in June.


Guernsey Reservoir gets annual water-level lowering to 'minimize the seepage' during silt run

The Guernsey Reservoir water level was recently lowered for the annual silt run.


CA wildfires run rampant: Bureau of Reclamation creates shaded fuel break to combat the flames

As the 2021 California wildfires are outpacing the disastrous 2020 season, the Bureau of Reclamation made efforts to stop the flames by creating a shaded fuel break in June.


'Today's action is an important step': Restored land gives Native Hawaiians access to 80 acres

The Interior and Commerce Departments will be restoring lands to the Native Hawaiian community, with the potential to issue homestead to 200-400 Native Hawaiian families.


'We are super excited': NNCC to host horse adoption auction June 26

The Northern Nevada Correctional Center/Stewart Conservation Camp Saddle Horse and the Burro Training Program are saddling up to host a horse adoption event that is taking place on Saturday, June 26.


1.5 million-acre White River Field Office 'offers a variety of opportunities' in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management signed the Decision Record, approving an amendment for a 1.5 million-acre White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado that will provide access to outdoor recreational activities.