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News Release: MONTICELLO, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office and U.S. Department of Agriculture Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a public meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee on Dec. 7, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with public comments accepted at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Hideout (648 South Hideout Way, Monticello, UT 84535). A virtual participation option is also available.
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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Palo de Rosa From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule discussed on Nov. 4 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Nov. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation publishes 13 press releases in October
There were 13 press releases published by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in October.
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Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: USGS Ashfall Report on Nov. 4
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Change in Discount Rate for Water Resources Planning on Nov. 4
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Haaland: Biden's Infrastructure law grants opportunity 'to address legacy pollution in West Virginia'
More than $100 million is headed to West Virginia in an effort to help the Mountain State clean up abandoned mine lands, which will create jobs and opportunities for economic growth.
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BLM approves travel management plans for the Steese National Conservation Area and the White Mountains National Recreation Area
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management approved the travel management plans for White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area. The plans, now in effect for the 2022-23 winter season, provide public access for transportation routes to and from BLM-managed public lands north of Fairbanks, Alaska, for motorized and non-motorized recreational activities.
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Great Lakes Inventory Survey To Facilitate Coregonine Science, Conservation, and Restoration discussed on Nov. 4 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Assistant Secretary Trujillo Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments for Drought Resilience in California
News Release: OCEANSIDE, Calif. - Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo today wrapped a visit to California where she highlighted historic investments being made through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to boost water infrastructure and tackle western drought.
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Draft Alaska Native Relations Policy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discussed on Nov. 3 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Teodorski: 'We are excited to see the Reconstruction Era Historic Network growing'
Four new sites, three of which are in South Carolina, have been added to what's known as the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
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BLM Proposes Rule to Bolster Broadband Infrastructure and Enhance Power Grid Security on Public Lands
News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. - In support of ensuring access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American and enhancing the reliability, security, and resiliency of the electric power grid, the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to update its regulations for the construction and operation of broadband...
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Jennifer Gibson named as new NPS post-wildfire coordinator
News Release: Jennifer “Jen" Gibson has been selected as the post-wildfire coordinator for the National Park Service (NPS), replacing Rich Schwab who is now the national program lead for Wildfire Science and Ecology. The NPS Post-Wildfire program assesses threats from severe loss of vegetation and soil erosion. Post-fire recovery is facilitated through the Burned Area Emergency Response, or BAER program.
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Interior Department discusses Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2023-24 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) on Nov. 3
The US Interior Department published an eight page proposed rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications on Nov. 3
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Ann Demint named Reclamation’s Project Manager of the Year
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Bureau of Reclamation recognized Ann Demint as Reclamation’s Project Manager of the Year. Ann is a project manager working in Reclamation’s Albuquerque Area Office within the Upper Colorado Basin Region. She was recognized during a Reclamation-wide virtual ceremony.
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BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore
News Release: YUMA, Ariz. - Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore recreation area, 17 miles north of Yuma, between mid- October and December, as weather and fuel conditions allow.
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Downhill optimized trail opens at JBR
News Release: LANDER, Wyo. - Cyclists celebrated the official opening of a downhill optimized trail last weekend at the Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) Trail System southeast of Lander. JBR, managed by the Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office, is a popular non-motorized, multiple use trail area with opportunities for all skill levels.
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BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns
News Release: PINEDALE, Wyoming - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) plans to conduct slash pile prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter. Any burning is contingent upon fuel moisture and weather meeting optimal...
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75 notices published in October by Interior Department
There were 75 notices published by the Interior Department in October, according to the Federal Register.
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