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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced contracting opportunities in Oregon and Washington for hazardous fuels reduction projects to reduce wildfire risk, restore forests and protect communities. The work will be funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...
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BLM seeks input on proposed Glennallen Field Office campground fee modifications

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment until Aug. 29 on its proposal to adjust use and reservation fees at several Glennallen Field Office (GFO) campgrounds.
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River Management Society recognizes BLM Cottonwood Field Office employee as 2022 River Manager of the Year

News Release: COTTONWOOD, Idaho - The River Management Society has selected a long-time recreation manager at the Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office as the 2022 recipient of the River Manager of the Year Award. Joe O’Neill, an Outdoor Recreation Planner who oversees recreation activities along the 112-mile stretch of the Lower Salmon River, was recognized during an award ceremony in Cottonwood on July 25.
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Hank Cramer Performances on July 30 Cancelled

News Release: Contact: Clayton Hanson. 307-837-2221, FOLA_Visitor_Information@nps.gov. Hank Cramer Performances on July 30 Cancelled. FORT LARAMIE, WYO., July 28, 2022 - Due to unforeseen circumstances, folk singer Hank Cramer has had to cancel his performances during “Fort Laramie After Dark." His...
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What releases are upcoming from the Indian Affairs Bureau on July 29

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 29.
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Land Management Bureau set to publish a new notice on July 29

There are four releases scheduled to be published on July 29.
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BLM to close Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area for maintenance

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District plans to close the Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area August 1-5 for maintenance. The trail will remain open. The Flatiron Rock Trail leads into the Oregon Badlands Wilderness and the parking area is located roughly 17 miles...
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Gettysburg National Military Park announces start for Little Round Top rehabilitation project

News Release: GETTYSBURG PA - A $13 million rehabilitation of Little Round Top began on Tuesday, July 26 at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP). The Little Round Top area of the battlefield will be closed for approximately 18 months while the National Park Service improves infrastructure and updates the experience for visitors.
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Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications 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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Kayaker drowning at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nevada - National Park Service rangers received a witness report of a kayaker drowning near SCUBA Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Learn About Archeology at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters with the Roving Exhibit and Archeology Laboratory

Learn About Archeology at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters with the Roving Exhibit and Archeology Laboratory
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Mark Foust named director of National Park Service’s South Atlantic-Gulf region

Mark Foust named director of National Park Service’s South Atlantic-Gulf region
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Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Bike Safety Events on July 29 and August 5

Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Bike Safety Events on July 29 and August 5
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Recovery efforts completed for missing climber

Recovery efforts completed for missing climber
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Yellowstone flood recovery update: Bicycle, hiking & fishing access between Tower Junction and Slough Creek starts July 21; Slough Creek reopens to limited day use; Day-use visitor reservation system pending for vehicle traffic to Slough Creek

Yellowstone flood recovery update: Bicycle, hiking & fishing access between Tower Junction and Slough Creek starts July 21; Slough Creek reopens to limited day use; Day-use visitor reservation system pending for vehicle traffic to Slough Creek
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Advisory Commission to Meet July 27, 2022

Advisory Commission to Meet July 27, 2022
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2022 Featured Storytellers Announced for the 30th Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

2022 Featured Storytellers Announced for the 30th Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival
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Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Invites the Public to Share Ideas for the General Management Plan

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Invites the Public to Share Ideas for the General Management Plan
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Voyageurs National Park Places Hazard Markers, Lifts No Wake Restriction on Rainy Lake Basin, and Starts Boat Tours on Kabetogama Lake

News Release: INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN - Lake levels on the Rainy Lake Basin of Voyageurs National Park have receded to the level allowable for the lifting of the No-Wake restriction on Rainy Lake within the park, effective Friday, July 29. As a precaution and courtesy, park staff encourage all boaters to reduce their...
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Air Tour Management Plan for Olympic National Park completed

Air Tour Management Plan for Olympic National Park completed
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