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News Release: HOUGHTON, Mich - On Aug. 18, 2022, returning once again to celebrate summer in the Keweenaw, join Isle Royale National Park and the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) for Ranger III Family Day. Families may reserve space aboard one of two free, hour-long scheduled waterway cruises. As space is limited...
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Fungus Linked to Fatal Bat Disease Found in Southeastern Colorado

Fungus Linked to Fatal Bat Disease Found in Southeastern Colorado
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Campfires Banned in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and Portions of North Cascades National Park

News Release: Effective Friday, July 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and the area of North Cascades National Park located in Chelan County. This includes all National Park Service lands south...
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DOI-NPS grant application closes on May 31

Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant opened on July 29.
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Cape Lookout National Seashore Extends Horse Sense and Survival Tour Schedule in 2022

News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - Cape Lookout National Seashore is pleased to add to the 2022 Horse Sense and Survival tour schedule (led by Wildlife Biologist, Dr. Sue Stuska) which will run through November. The next trip will meet on Saturday, August 6 out of the Harkers Island Visitor Center at 8:15 A.M. (EDT) and depart at 8:45 A.M. (EDT). Participants will return to the Harkers Island dock at 12:30 P.M. (EDT).
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“HONORING CAM SHOLLY, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SUPERINTENDENT” published by the Congressional Record on July 29

“HONORING CAM SHOLLY, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SUPERINTENDENT“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E810 on July 29
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High-water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park

News Release: During the peak summer season, hot weather causes elevated water temperatures that are stressful for coldwater fish such as trout. Fishing compounds this stress and hampers the fish’s ability to recover when caught and released. Water temperatures have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius)...
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Debuts New Education Videos for 1st and 4th Graders

News Release: Contact: Andrea DeKoter. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Debuts New Education Videos for 1st and 4th Graders. RICHMOND, Va. - Just in time for the start of a new school year, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, working with Morgan Avery McCoy Inc., will unveil two new education films for...
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Yellowstone announces lottery for 2022-2023 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2022-2023 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up to five snowmobilers.
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BLM to begin wild horse gather in southwestern Utah

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Blawn Wash Herd Management Area and Bible Spring Complex Area located west of Cedar City in southwestern Utah on Sunday, Aug. 7. The gather is expected to last approximately 13 days and the public is invited to observe from a safe distance.
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Chief Engineer for Mars helicopter to speak at Wright Brothers National Memorial on National Aviation Day 2022

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Wright Brothers National Memorial is proud to welcome Dr. J. “Bob" Balaram, of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to help celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 and 20, 2022. Dr. Balaram is the originator of the concept that became NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, and served as its chief engineer during its development, test and operations.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Segregation of Public Land for the Esmeralda Solar Projects, Esmeralda County, Nevada on July 27

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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George Washington Memorial Parkway invites the public to attend a virtual information session

News Release: MCLEAN, Va.-The National Park Service invites the public to learn more about the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The park is hosting a virtual meeting on July 28 at 7:00 pm to share information about the project. The meeting will consist of a presentation, and question and answer session.
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Public Meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission discussed on July 27 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM issues final decision on bison grazing proposal

News Release: (MALTA, Mont.) - The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which allows for bison grazing on six of the seven allotments.
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Notice published by Interior Department on July 27

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting July 28

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on July 28.
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July 28 sees Congressional Record publish “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS”

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on July 28.
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Cab Tours of the Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4012 to be offered at Steamtown National Historic Site

News Release: August - Friday, Aug. 5th through Sunday, Aug. 7th.
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BLM kicks off planning for management of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

News Release: KANAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform a new land use plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which will ensure ongoing protection of the Monument’s physical, social, biological, historic, and scientific objects and values. Ongoing and future efforts...
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