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The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore Mainland Museum temporarily closed for curatorial renovations

News Release: (St. Marys, GA)- Big changes are happening at the Cumberland Island Mainland Museum! After several years of planning, the curatorial storage space is receiving a makeover. Compact, mobile storage is being installed to make better use of the space and allow for future growth of the museum collection.
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Heirloom Apple Tastings, Apple Baking Contest, Tours of the Restored Orchard, Corn Husk Doll Making, and More Planned for Harvest Festival on September 17th.

News Release: Whiskeytown, CA - Whiskeytown National Recreation Area invites the public to the first Harvest Festival in five years! This year's festival will be held from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 17. This family friendly event will include heirloom apple tastings courtesy of Humboldt Cider Company, an apple...
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Klamath River releases scheduled for Boat Dance Ceremony

News Release: KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with PacifiCorp, will increase water releases from Link River Dam to the lower Klamath River in support of the Yurok Tribe’s boat dance as part of its World Renewal Ceremony on Sept. 11 near Weitchpec, California.
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Secretary Haaland Meets with Tribal, Local Leaders Regarding Conservation Efforts in Southern Nevada

News Release: LAUGHLIN, Nev. - Today Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited public lands in southern Nevada to meet with Tribal and local community leaders and to experience the landscape that is considered sacred by several Tribal nations, including the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.
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Park hosts Medal of Honor recipients in Cades Cove

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed Medal of Honor Recipients and their families to Cades Cove on Thursday, September 8. Park staff and volunteers provided a guided tour for the delegation of approximately 60 participants to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove along with special programs.
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Park Federal Advisory Commission Meets on September 15

News Release: Strasburg, VA- The next meeting of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m. The committee will meet at Town Hall, 174 East King Street in Strasburg, Virginia. The meeting will also be virtual and open to the public. Find the meeting link at.
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DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting Sept. 8

F23AS00310 FY22/23 Recovery Challenge Fund grant opened on Sept. 8.
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National Park Service Hosts Virtual Author Talk

News Release: Concord, Calif. - The National Park Service, in collaboration with Author Steve Sheinkin, invites you to join a Virtual Author Talk on Sept. 27, 2022, at 6 p.m. The program will consist of a virtual presentation about the events at Port Chicago followed by a Q & A session with Steve Sheinkin and NPS Park Rangers.
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Sams: 'As we honor Mary's life and legacy, we look to her dedication as an example to be emulated'

Former National Park Service Director Mary Bomar died Aug. 28 following a fight with cancer.
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Annual Prairie Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show

News Release: STRONG CITY, Kansas: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce the upcoming annual Prairie Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show on September 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how our ancestors worked to preserve food and raise crops by seeing the tools of the trade.
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Reclamation seeks public comment on Horsetooth Reservoir’s South Bay Campground communication tower

News Release: LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO) is seeking public input on a request received from Crown Castle USA Inc. to replace an existing 36-foot communication tower with a 50-foot steel tower within South Bay Campground at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins to...
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Chellberg Fun just One of 50 Events during this Weekend’s Indiana Dunes Festival

News Release: Spend this weekend in nature, or history, at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival. Hike, kayak, bike, or learn about geo-caching, photography, birding, and more. The festival runs from Friday September 9th through Sunday, September 11th and feature activities for people of all ages and physical...
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U.S. Department of the Interior chief of staff: New appointees will help 'achieve the administration’s ambitious goals'

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new appointments to help implement the Biden administration programs that were recently approved by Congress.
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SwampFest Art Competition Accepting Entries

News Release: HOPKINS, SC - Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. This competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors, Congaree National Park, and local heritage.
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Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications discussed on Sept. 6 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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New notice from Land Management Bureau to be published on Sept. 8

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 8.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: Department of Anthropology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL discussed on Sept. 6 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Park celebrates successes of Smokies Most Wanted initiative

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is celebrating the success of a community science project led by nonprofit partner Discover Life in America (DLiA) called Smokies Most Wanted. The initiative encourages visitors to record life they find in the park through the iNaturalist nature app. DLiA and the park use these data points to map species’ ranges, track exotic species, and even discover new kinds of life in the park.
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Fire Danger Increases to High

News Release: Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning Tuesday, September 6.
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