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Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Address Drought Crisis Gripping the Colorado River Basin

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact communities across the West, senior leaders from the Department of the Interior are outlining new and urgent actions to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System.

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Interior Department discusses 2022-2023 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations; Correction on Sept. 22

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Adé Nelson named as permanent Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Manager

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Bureau of Land Management Utah State Director Greg Sheehan announced today that Adé Nelson has been selected as the new monument manager for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In this position, she will be responsible for the management of nearly 1.87 million-acres of America’s public lands in southern Utah.

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Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Address Drought Crisis Gripping the Colorado River Basin

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Land Use Application and Permit discussed on Sept. 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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BLM seeks comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for proposed lease modifications for the Doe Run Company

News Release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District, in coordination with the USDA Forest Service, is seeking public input on a Draft Environmental Assessment evaluating the potential impacts proposed by three lease modifications at the Doe Run Company’s existing mine in...

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Indian Affairs Bureau set to publish a new notice on Sept. 26

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 26.

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“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record on Sept. 19

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S4823-S4824 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 19.

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Reclamation announces seasonal closures and hours at New Melones Lake

News Release: SONORA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled recreation area closures at New Melones Lake from Oct. 1 through March 31. Ongoing drought continues to impact the lake and shoreline, necessitating operational adjustments to ensure public safety, protection of natural resources, and park infrastructure. While closures are in place, Reclamation will perform necessary maintenance tasks and allow for natural resource recovery.

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Final environmental assessment released for the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project

News Release: EASTON, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation today released the final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the Kachess Dam safety project. Reclamation analyzed cost-effective measures to reduce long-term risks, per Reclamation’s Public Protection Guidelines, to maintain water...