Texas gets $80 million to plug orphaned wells and address legacy pollution

Grants amounting to $5.73 million have been awarded to tribes across various states. The grantees are set to receive between $200,000 and $300,000 annually for a span of three years in support of their projects.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced plans to conduct a wild burro gather in early January aimed at reducing the number of wild burros in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area. The operation is expected to last up to two months.

The international partnership initiative aims to empower government partners to manage land, surface water, and resource use sustainably. The initiative will leverage Landsat’s data records and provide a new capability to comprehend and manage the impacts of climate change on landscapes at state, regional, and international levels.

Backcountry camping permits will be available for half off the usual price on January 15. This offer is part of six special days where fees are waived or discounted in national parks, with the next one scheduled for December 19.

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a temporary closure of the off-highway vehicle recreation area in preparation for the upcoming King of the Hammers race. The event operates under a special permit from the BLM, which allows usage for 10 days each year.

Several agreements with multiple water agencies are set to conserve up to 643,000-acre feet of water in Lake Mead. Among these agreements are those made with the Coachella Valley Water District and the Quechan Indian Tribe.

The Winter Steam Festival, a festive event that marks the end of the holiday season, is set to return to Golden Spike. Over the course of three days, visitors will be treated to demonstrations and a variety of activities.

During the COP28, Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, unveiled the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) strategy to combat climate change using nature-based solutions. The DOI also announced that the public would be granted access to a new online nature-based solutions roadmap later in the week.

The US National Park Service (NPS) recently announced the appointment of Waller to a new position, as stated in a news release this week. Currently serving as the natural and cultural resources division manager at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, Waller's journey with the NPS began during her graduate school days at Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah, Georgia. After working in the NPS Capital region, she returned to Fort Pulaski before moving to Michigan.

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has announced the appointment of David Szymanski as the new regional director for the Pacific West region. His jurisdiction will include parks in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, parts of Arizona and Montana. In addition to these states, he will also oversee parks in Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Department of the Interior has launched a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening partnerships with Native communities. These include an oral history project to create a permanent record of survivors from federal Indian boarding schools and an initiative with AmeriCorps for the Indian Youth Service Corps.

The mares were part of a wild horse gather conducted at the Calico Complex between October 1st and October 17th. This action was taken by the Black Rock Field Office to administer fertility control measures and balance ecosystems within Winnemucca District lands.

A recent publication in the "Journal of Forestry" has shed light on an alarming increase in the mortality rate of Douglas fir trees in southern Oregon. Over a span of four years, more Douglas firs have died than within four preceding decades, sparking grave concerns within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The groundbreaking ceremony marks the commencement of a refurbishment and fortification project for several structures at the Ocracoke Light Station. This major restoration work has been scheduled to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the light station.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to comment on a proposed lease sale of 2320 acres in Nevada. The public consultation process, aimed at determining the best use for these federal lands, has opened with a 30-day window for responses.