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There is one release scheduled to be published on July 1.
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Secretary Haaland Applauds Return of Traditional Homelands to Onondaga Nation
News Release: TULLY, N.Y. - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today celebrated a unique settlement agreement as part of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program that will return more than 1,000 acres of ancestral land to the Onondaga Nation, one of the largest returns of land to an Indigenous nation by a state.
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BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets more than $13 million
News Release: CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, today the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office conducted a lease sale offering 122 parcels totaling 119,493 acres. 81 parcels were sold for a total of $13,021,696.
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Summer Hours of Operation at Andrew Johnson NHS
News Release: GREENEVILLE, TN - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (NHS) will transition to its summer hours of operation beginning Sunday, July 3, 2022. The park will be open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. “Andrew Johnson National Historic Site receives visitors from all over the country and world." said Superintendent Aaron Shandor. “We’re excited about reopening seven days a week.".
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The Bureau of Land Management Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1,201,794.50
News Release: LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office conducted a lease sale offering six parcels totaling 2,444.13 acres in Weld, Jackson, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties on public lands managed by the Rocky Mountain and Northwest District Offices. 3 parcels were sold for a total of $1,201,794.50. The highest bidder was DPOC, LLC with a of bid of $10,002/acre on a parcel in Weld County.
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National Park Service awards $926,674 to extend protected land at the historic Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania
News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s (NPS) American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today awarded $926,674.18 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to protect an additional 4.64 acres of Civil War battlefield lands at Gettysburg. These...
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2022 Historic Fashion Show
News Release: Watrous, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces that its 2022 Historic Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2019. During this event, visitors will learn about life on the Santa Fe Trail and at Fort Union through the lens of 40 years of fashion.
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted
News Release: At 12:00 pm on June 27th, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve lifted the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to the recent moisture from the early monsoon season. Visitors are encouraged to practice fire safety when building campfires in the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
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Notice of Approved Class III Tribal Gaming Ordinance discussed on June 29 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications on June 29
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Yosemite Declares Fire Season
News Release: Yosemite National Park has declared fire season as of June 30, 2022 due to hotter and drier weather conditions. Fire season is officially enacted when the fire danger ratings for the park are at or above a moderate level for three consecutive days.
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Fire restrictions lifted at Grand Canyon National Park-June 2022
News Release: Effective immediately, Stage 2 fire restrictions are rescinded for the entire Grand Canyon National Park. Increased monsoonal activity throughout northern Arizona has significantly lowered the fire danger risk within the last week.
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Storm Damage Cleanup Continues Throughout the Park
News Release: Fredericksburg, VA - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park continues to clean up, make repairs, and remove downed trees following the damaging thunderstorms that passed through the area on Wednesday, June 22. The quick-moving storm dumped nearly an inch and a half of rain in just minutes...
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Trails Center hosts Live Pioneer Music Weekend
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center July 2 and 3 for a weekend of old-fashioned pioneer music with American folk singer Hank Cramer.
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Enjoy a Sunset with a Ranger at the National Park
News Release: Catch a beautiful Lake Michigan sunset with a ranger every Wednesday in July. Meet at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion Wednesday, July 6 and 13 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on July 20 and 27 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will also be a roaring fire in the pavilion’s fireplace. Bring marshmallows...
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Carson City District Fire and Aviation transfers fire engine to Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue/EMS
News Release: Carson City, Nev. - The Carson City District Division of Fire and Aviation Management is pleased to announce that one Type 3 wildland fire engine is being transferred to the Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue/EMS. The engine includes a basic stocking of firefighting equipment, tools, a mobile radio, as well as all the service records and manuals. BLM District firefighters will provide basic training on the specifics of the apparatus for the volunteer fire department recipients.
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Chellberg Farm Open Houses at National Park
News Release: Join a ranger for an afternoon of exploring one of Indiana Dunes National Park’s historic sites, Chellberg Farm. On Thursday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, stop by to tour the farmhouse, visit the animals and explore the garden. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to share the area’s...
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Rocky Mountain National Park to Host a Virtual Public Meeting on a Proposal to Construct New Housing Destroyed by the East Troublesome Fire
News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park seeks public input on a proposal to construct new housing on the west side of the park to replace employee housing that was lost in the East Troublesome Fire.
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Gettysburg National Military Park to close West Confederate Avenue for July 4 fireworks
News Release: GETTYSBURG, PA - Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) will close West Confederate Avenue at the intersection of West Middle Street (Rt. 116 West) at 9:00 pm on July 4, 2022. This action is intended to provide for visitor safety and natural and cultural resource protection to the battlefield in this critical corridor. The road will reopen at the conclusion of the fireworks.
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DOI-BSEE offers new grant application process starting June 29
BSEE Experienced Services Program grant opened on June 29.
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