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WARNING: Bull elk in Yellowstone National Park can be unpredictable and dangerous during fall mating season

News Release: * The elk mating season, commonly referred to as the rut, has begun in Yellowstone National Park.

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September 7, 2022 Cloud Formation NOT a New Vent On Mount Rainier

News Release: This morning, September 7, people in the greater Seattle metro area saw what appeared to be venting on the mountain, a video of which was then shared on social media. A new vent has NOT opened on the volcano.

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Black Canyon Astronomy Festival September 22 through 24, 2022

News Release: * 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Evening Program in Montrose, CO at the Centennial Room. Dr. Anderson, physical scientist with the National Parks Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, will present a talk on dark skies. Learn how the National Park Service protects night skies in parks. Seating capacity for the presentation is limited to 50. Half the seats will be reservable in advance. Requests for reservations can be sent to: e-mail us.

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Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Penn State University, Matson Museum of Anthropology, University Park, PA on Sept. 6

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Yosemite Fire Update for September 7, 2022

News Release: There are now multiple active wildfires in Yosemite National Park. A Type 2 Incident Management Team, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10, has arrived in Yosemite to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. Firefighter and public safety continue to be one of our main priorities.

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National Seashore to host park-wide cleanup September 24

News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore and community partners will host a park-wide cleanup on Sept. 24, 2022, in honor of National Public Lands Day.

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DOI-NPS grant application closes on Dec. 6

FY2022 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants grant opened on Sept. 7.

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200 Citizenship candidates to take Oath of Allegiance

News Release: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will hold a naturalization ceremony at Springfield Armory National Historic Site, One Armory Square, at 11:00 am on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.  U.S. District Judge Katherine A. Robertson will preside and the Clerk of the Court will administer the Oath of Allegiance to 200 new citizens representing 72 nationalities, and 64 Massachusetts municipalities.