News and reports from the Department of the Interior.

News Release: Wesley Brainerd was born in Oneida County, New York in 1832. In 1859, he married Amelia Maria Gage. Before the Civil War, Wesley worked as a railroad engineer. In 1861, he joined the 50th New York Engineers as a captain.

News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) today delivered the Mississippi Civil Rights Sites Special Resource Study to Congress. The study considers a variety of opportunities for the preservation, protection and interpretation of civil rights sites in Mississippi, including technical assistance...

News Release: FALLS CHURCH, Va. - In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office is initiating a 30-day scoping period to receive public input on potential oil and gas lease sales on one parcel in Michigan totaling 40 acres, three parcels in Mississippi totaling 90.86 acres, and three parcels in Louisiana totaling 88.81 acres.

News Release: by Ranger Jen. Just last month, I was talking to a local teacher who suggested a professional development session on lesser-known memorials around the National Mall. It is always a treat when we can share stories with visitors that they may not be very familiar with. NAMA Notebook seems like a good place...

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: The Lewis and Clark story has shown up in the publishing world and has helped spread the legendary story of the Expedition.

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: How many places, things, or organizations have a name associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: A hero of the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolution, Helmer undertook a 30+ mile run in 1778 to warn American settlements of pending attack. Place of Birth: British Colony of New York. Date of Birth: Circa 1754. Place of Death: Brutus in Cayuga County, New York. Date of...

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: Hanyerry Doxatader was a Native American Warrior and ally of the new United States during the American Revolution. He fought at Oriskany and Saratoga, and dined with George Washington at Valley Forge. His leadership helped secure the Oneidas as America's "First Allies" in the...

News Release: WASHINGTON - As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible development of renewable energy on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a series of public scoping meetings to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale...