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Evening on the Summit: Entertainment and Leisure in the time of the Allegheny Portage Railroad

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Millions in narcotics seized in Moapa River Indian Reservation: 'it is an ideal location for law enforcement agencies to work together

The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced in a recent news release law enforcement has seized narcotics with a street value of $11.7 million on the Moapa River Indian Reservation.

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Stone Manning: 'BLM-managed public lands will continue to serve an important role'

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in a recent news release announced the approval of the construction of the Energy Gateway South Transmission Line as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to upgrade the nation's power infrastructure in the West.

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'We will follow the science and the law': Haaland testified for approval of DOI's five-year plan

Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Deb Haaland testified to the Senate on May 19th, detailing the plan to get the Department of Interior's five-year plan off the ground.

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Albuquerque manager Faler on El Vado Dam construction: 'Safety is our top priority'

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced that work will begin on El Vado Dam, located on the Rio Chama in northern New Mexico.

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National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; Musconetcong Wild and Scenic River; Notice of Additional Segment Designation discussed on June 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Climber Dies Near Summit of Denali

News Release: Talkeetna, AK - A climber collapsed at 19,700-feet on Denali during a summit attempt the evening of Friday, June 3. His mountain guides immediately initiated cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at approximately 5:45 pm, but the climber, 48-year-old Fernando Birman, never regained a pulse. Birman, who comes from Stockton, New Jersey, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The cause of death is unknown, but consistent with sudden cardiac arrest.

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Bark Ranger Day

News Release: Do you and your four-legged friend love visiting the park? Do you want to play a greater role in helping to protect the resources for future generations? Then stop by the park to complete the Bark Ranger activity book and get your dog sworn in as an official Bark Ranger at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument!.

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66 notices published in May by Interior Department

There were 66 notices published by the Interior Department in May, according to the Federal Register.

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Nature Walks at Tuzigoot National Monument Beginning June 11th 2022

News Release: Clarkdale, AZ -Tuzigoot National Monument will be conducting guided nature walks starting June 11th at 8:30 a.m. and continuing every other Saturday throughout the month of June and into summer, weather permitting. Walks are free to those who wish to attend, however; if visitors wish to remain in the park after the event or visit the Tuzigoot pueblo, regular entrance fees are required.

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Interior Department discusses Notice of Public Meeting, Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee, Utah on June 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Interior Department publishes notice on June 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Secretary Haaland Designates Nine New National Recreation Trails

News Release: WASHINGTON --  In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 4, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in seven states, adding nearly 600 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 existing national recreation trails, which can be found in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.  