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On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Petersburg National Battlefield will honor veterans past and present by literally shedding light on the gravesites of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.
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National Park Service closes portions of tracks to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad operations

The National Park Service (NPS) has closed portions of the tracks used by Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) due to significant erosion from the Cuyahoga River.
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Valles Caldera Proposes Infrastructure Improvements to Valle Grande District

Valles Caldera National Preserve has prepared an environmental assessment to analyze impacts associated with proposed infrastructure improvements in the park’s Valle Grande District. These improvements are intended to enhance recreational opportunities, accessibility, and protection of the park’s natural and cultural values.
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Howling Homestead 2022

It’s time once again for Howling Homestead at Homestead National Historical Park! This exciting, fun, and family-friendly event will be held at the Heritage Center on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 4-7 p.m.
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Water, Water, Everywhere…fiber art show opens in Biscayne National Park Gallery

Biscayne National Park today announced the opening of Water, Water, Everywhere…, on display now through January 1, 2023 in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.
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Ferry Service Resumes to Dry Tortugas National Park

Concession-operated ferry service to Dry Tortugas National Park will resume on Monday, October 10 after engineers inspected the storm-damaged dock on Garden Key and determined it is safe to partially reopen. Visitors should check concessions websites or call for more information on availability.
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Saratoga NHP Receives Donation in Honor of Long-time Volunteer

Saratoga National Historical Park played host to some special visitors today—one of the park’s longest serving volunteers, Robert “Bob” Stokes, and his family stopped by our collections area as he celebrated his 80th birthday!
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Fort Monroe National Monument Seeks Proposals for Adaptive Use of Former Officers' Club

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for adaptive use of the former officers’ club at Fort Monroe National Monument.
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Penny Wagner selected as superintendent of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Penny Wagner as superintendent of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The position reports to the Superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park/Curecanti National Recreation Area.
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National Park Service Issues Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Paces Mill Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment

The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Paces Mill Unit Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA).
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National Park Service releases a new study evaluating Cold War defensive sites in the United States for potential designation as national landmarks

The National Park Service (NPS) today released a study identifying 24 properties with nationally significant connections to the Cold War worthy of National Historic Landmark consideration.
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New notice from Land Management Bureau to be published on Oct. 21

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.
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DOI-FWS grant application closes on Feb. 17

F23AS00035_FY 2023 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program grant opened on Oct. 20.
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What releases are upcoming from the National Park Service on Oct. 21

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.
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Decision: Changes coming to how Campbell Tract is managed

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Anchorage Field Office signed a decision on the Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP) for the Campbell Tract on Sept. 30. The Campbell Tract was reserved for use by the BLM as an administrative site in 1982 and designated a special recreation management...
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BLM and FOAL improve habitat for wild horses, wildlife and livestock

News Release: CODY, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office and Friends of a Legacy (FOAL) partnered in October to remove saltcedar on public and private land in the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA) east of Cody.
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BLM lifts fire restrictions in five eastern Wyoming counties

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Fire restrictions have been lifted for Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Campbell, Converse, Crook, Platte, and Sheridan counties.
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Haaland: DOI considers 'science and public input necessary to make informed decisions' for Thompson Divide area

The Department of the Interior revealed a pause for new mineral leasing while science and public input is gathered.
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Summer rains help keep Rio Grande flowing

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Careful management of limited water supplies and steady rainfall through much of the summer are being credited for helping keep the Rio Grande flowing.
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Reclamation lowers Lake Mohave water level to aid with annual razorback sucker harvest

News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering water levels in Lake Mohave to aid in harvesting razorback suckers (Xyrauchen texanus) from lakeside rearing ponds. The fish is an endangered species native to the Colorado River, and the drawdown is part of annual river operations which are...
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