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News Release: Philadelphia - Independence National Historical Park welcomes Amnesty Kochanowski as the park’s new deputy superintendent. Kochanowski comes to Independence from Devils Tower National Monument where she served as superintendent since 2018.
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“Totem Park" Trails at Medium Risk for Bear Activity
News Release: SITKA, ALASKA-The fish are running in Kaasdahéen (Indian River) and bears are once again active in Sitka. Bear sign and human/bear encounters have been reported in Sitka National Historical Park. Due to this recent activity, the park is now at Level 2, Medium Risk (Yellow) for bear activity in accordance with the Human and Bear Management Plan.
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MANZANAR TO HOST GARDENS FOR PEACE EVENTS, AUGUST 26-27, 2022
News Release: Manzanar National Historic Site invites the public to a weekend of special events to celebrate the United Nations’ 2022 International Day of Peace. With its large collection of Japanese gardens, Manzanar NHS is one of only 20 places across the continent selected to take part in the North American Japanese Garden Association’s signature event, “Gardens for Peace," to promote world peace and understanding.
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White Sands National Park Celebrates National Moth Week
News Release: ALAMOGORDO - White Sands National Park announces National Moth Week from July 23 through July 31, which "celebrates moths' beauty, life cycles, and habitats. "Moth-ers" of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about,observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods.".
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Bureau of Land Management Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Holden Mine Reclamation Site
News Release: Chelan, Washington - The Bureau of Land Management announced today a public land order extension for the Holden Mine Reclamation Site for an additional 20-year period. This extension allows the U.S. Forest Service to continue maintenance and monitoring of reclamation occurring within the mine site near Lake Chelan, Washington.
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Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA discussed on July 21 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM seeks nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council
News Release: PRINEVILLE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for its John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA discussed on July 21 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Multiple Park Pass Proposed for Lava Beds, Crater Lake, Lassen Volcanic and Whiskeytown
News Release: TULELAKE, CA - Lava Beds National Monument, in conjunction with Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, invites the public to comment on a proposal to implement a multi-park annual pass. The multi-park pass will allow visitors to access all...
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Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments on Gibellini Project
News Release: BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. - The Mount Lewis Field Office is inviting public review and comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Gibellini Mine Project located 27 miles southeast of Eureka, Nevada. The mine would primarily produce the critical mineral vanadium and is the first critical mineral mine to progress to this stage under the Biden-Harris administration.
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Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT discussed on July 21 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA on July 21
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What releases are upcoming from the Land Management Bureau on July 25
There is one release scheduled to be published on July 25.
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Free Entrance to Point Park, on Lookout Mountain, to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Thursday, August 4, 2022
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain and a part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Thursday, August 4, 2022, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act’s signing.
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BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Open House
News Release: Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering options to convert the E-Mile Day Use Site, to an overnight campground with upgraded amenities. The recreation area is outside of Glide, OR. The BLM wants to hear from the public. Robust participation will help develop a strong proposal. The open house will be held at the E-Mile Day Use Site on Thursday, August 4, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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Dragon Fire grows at a steady pace to 733 acres
News Release: As of July 22, the Dragon Fire grew to approximately 733 acres and has 47 personnel assigned. The fire spread across the planning area with low to moderate fire behavior. The lightning-caused fire began July 17 and is being allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem.
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DOI-FWS grant application closes on Sept. 20
F22AS00420 - FY 22 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection grant opened on July 22.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: City of Saugatuck, Saugatuck, MI on July 21
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Lawrence, Kan.
News Release: NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Lawrence, Kan., Aug. 19-20, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 20. Animals are eligible for adoption. Inquire with BLM staff onsite for more information.
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Bill Kaage closes out 39-year career with federal government
News Release: William “Bill" Kaage is retiring at the end of July 2022 after 39 years with the federal government. He has served the past eight years as chief for the National Park Service (NPS) Division of Fire and Aviation.
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