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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will be offering free boating safety education classes at the Mississippi River Project Office near Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, during the month of April.
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St. Paul District receives more than $1 million to restore Tribal land shorelines

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, received nearly $1 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters 2023 work plan to continue work on two riverbank restoration projects on the Minnesota River and a shoreline stabilization project on Big Sand Lake in Wisconsin.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Proposed Rule

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the withdrawal of a proposed rule that was published in 2020 to revise the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge public use regulations.
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Over $1.6 Billion Will Support Conservation Agencies and Outdoor Access

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced over $1.6 billion in apportionments to support states, commonwealths and territories in their efforts to connect people with nature and conserve fish, wildlife and their habitats.
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Service Delays Publication of Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Red Wolf

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delaying the publication of the final revised red wolf recovery plan
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Service Protects Population of Frecklebelly Madtom Under Endangered Species Act

Asmall population of a rare species of catfish now has federal protection.
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Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Tours and Ferry Closed on Sunday, March 5

Mammoth Cave National Park cave tours, the Green River Ferry, Mammoth Cave Campground, and all secondary roads including the Green River Ferry Road will be closed on Sunday, March 5.
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Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burn March 2023

Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, and the SC Forestry Commission, are hoping to conduct a prescribed burn between Wednesday, March 8 and Friday March 10, weather and conditions permitting.
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Caneel Bay Public Comment Period Extended to Monday, March 6, 2023.

The National Park Service (NPS) reminds those interested in the Caneel Bay Redevelopment environmental assessment that the public comment period was extended through Monday, March 6, 2023.
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Mammoth Cave National Park Closed on Saturday, March 4

Mammoth Cave National Park roads, cave tours, Green River Ferry services, and the Mammoth Cave Campground will be closed on Saturday, March 4 so park crews may safely remove fallen trees along roadways and within visitor areas.
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Ongoing soil monitoring shows increasing erosion along Cuyahoga Valley scenic railway

Beginning today, March 3, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is suspending its modified train operations and spring activities in the park.
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fort Donelson NB - Closed Due to Severe Storm High Winds

A severe squall line has passed through the Fort Donelson NB area, with winds in excess of 60 mph continuing at this time.
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Prescribed fire planned at Monocacy National Battlefield in March

The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield between March 6 and 10, 2023, weather and vegetation conditions permitting.
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NPS Excellence in Mentorship Aviation Award Presented to Mike Roof

The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that South Florida Fire & Aviation - Big Cypress National Preserve Helicopter Program Manager Mike Roof is the recipient of the 2022 National Park Service Excellence in Mentorship Aviation Award.
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Volunteers Wanted for River Otters Volunteer Program

Obed Wild and Scenic River is looking for volunteers to join the River Otters river cleanup program.
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Improvements in the Works at Haleakalā National Park

Some new changes to improve the visitor experience are in the works at the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park.
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Colonial NHP receives funding from Great American Outdoors Act for $122.8 million rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway

Colonial National Historical Park announces the award of $122.8 million for the Colonial Parkway Rehabilitation project, funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
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What’s in a Name: The “Four Ladies” of Cobb’s Kentucky Battery

On Saturday, March 18, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special 45-minute, ranger-led, program examining the story of four cannon belonging to Cobb’s Kentucky Battery and how each one got its unique name.
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Looking a summer job in some of the most beautiful and historic places In Utah?
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Concession Site Visit Cancelled at National Park

Due to the winter storm watch issued for Northwest Indiana the concession site visits at Portage Lakefront and West Beach have been cancelled for Friday, March 3rd.
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