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There is one release scheduled to be published on June 21.
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Interior Department discusses Self-Regulation of Class II Gaming on June 16

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Windom, Minnesota

News Release: MILWAUKEE - The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event July 8-9, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at Windom Arena, 1480 8th Avenue, Windom, Minnesota.
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DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 18

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 17.
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Ignitions Complete for Tharps-Hazelwood Prescribed Burn

News Release: SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. June 17, 2022 - Fire staff completed ignitions on the last segment of the Tharps-Hazelwood Prescribed Burn unit last evening, for a total of 752-acres treated since Thursday, June 9, 2022. With ignitions complete, firefighters will continue to patrol the area as vegetation inside the unit burns down. Access to the General Sherman Tree remains open from the Sherman Tree parking lots.
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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 17

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 17.
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Bureau of Land Management issues decision to authorize expanded military training area in southwest Idaho

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a decision to enable the Idaho Army National Guard to conduct military training on an additional 44 square miles of Federal and State land located west of Mountain Home and adjacent to the existing Orchard Combat Training Center.
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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 17

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 17.
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Interior Department discusses Fees on June 16

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on July 18

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 17.
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Relocated Wahweap Swim Beach Available on Lake Powell

News Release: PAGE, Ariz. - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce a dedicated swimming area has been relocated in the Wahweap area. The new swimming area is located west of the Wahweap Main Ramp and has been marked with swim buoys. Day use parking is available to the public on Wahweap Main Ramp and other parking areas near the comfort station at the top of the ramp.
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Michelle “Shelly” Lynch named new BLM California Desert District Manager

News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Michelle “Shelly" Lynch has been selected District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management California Desert District in Palm Springs. In this position, she will be responsible for 11 million-acres of public lands spanning nine counties and roughly 200 employees spread across five field offices. Shelly replaces Andrew Archuleta who is now the BLM State Director in Wyoming.
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June Star Party at Fort Union

News Release: Watrous, NM: Fort Union National Monument will be hosting a Dark Sky program on Saturday night, June 25, 2022. Gates to the park will re-open at 7:30 pm and the formal program, weather permitting, will be held near the visitors center from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
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Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Marron Bacora and Designation of Critical Habitat on June 16

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM-New Mexico Adjusts Lease Sale Date

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - Today, the BLM-New Mexico announced that the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 23, 2022, is now scheduled for June 30, 2022.
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Background Investigations for Persons or Entities With a Financial Interest in or Having a Management Responsibility for a Management Contract discussed on June 16 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Volunteers welcome to participate in Trinity River clean up

News Release: REDDING, Calif. - Anyone interested in benefitting the health and beauty of the Trinity River is welcome to join the Bureau of Land Management and partners at a volunteer clean up, Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who wish to participate should register in advance at.
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BLM-Wyoming Adjusts Lease Sale Date

News Release: Today, the BLM Wyoming announced that the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 22-23, 2020 is now scheduled for June 29-30, 2022.
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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting June 17

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on June 17.
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BLM Colorado Adjusts Lease Sale Date

News Release: Lakewood, CO - Today, the BLM Colorado State Office announced that the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 23 is now scheduled for 9 a.m. MDT June 30, 2022.
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