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The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Voyageurs National Park and Polar Polers Ski Club Offer Opportunities to Enjoy Winter Fun

News Release: A Royal Walk Exhibit Audio Description.
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Frijole Ranch During the Smith Years

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park. Significance: Trail, Overlook. Amenities. 3 listed. Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead. Two short but steep hikes lead to overlooks of a spectacular and colorful geologic feature: Upheaval Dome. Within minutes of starting, the...
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What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 15?

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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How Rock Layers Work: Stratigraphy & the Principles of Geology

News Release: The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to view the wall of approximately 1,500 dinosaur bones in a refurbished, comfortable space. Here, you can gaze upon the remains of numerous different species of dinosaurs including Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Camarasaurus, Diplodocus, and Stegosaurus along with several...
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NPS to Close River Road on Select Evenings to Protect Breeding Amphibians 2023

News Release: The Plug Hat Butte picnic area is located along Harpers Corner Road on the Colorado side of the monument. Pinic tables are dispersed among the juniper and pinyon pine trees. A short, paved walking trail loops from the picnic area. Leave No Trace principles are to be practiced and all trash must be carried out.
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Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA on Feb. 15

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The Rippling Effects of Climate Change on Elephant Seal Habitat

News Release: Community science is a collaborative movement that makes scientific research more inclusive and democratic. In community science programs, anyone can collect scientific data for ongoing research projects. In this way, community members participate in research and contribute to better understandings of the species, habitats, and ecosystems that surround us.
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BLM to Begin Ignitions on 1,243-Acre Fuels Reduction Project Southeast of Brothers

The Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin ignitions on a 1,243-acre fuels reduction project Thursday, February 16.
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BLM reschedules pile burn in Catron County

Due to a lack of suitable weather and fuels conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office rescheduled plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County.
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Melissa Hovey named monument manager of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management California and the Mendocino National Forest announce the selection of Melissa Hovey as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Manager.
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Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum announces temporary closure

The Bureau of Land Management Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, located at 27501 Highway 184 in Dolores, Colo., will be closed from February 19 through early to mid-May for major floor stabilization work
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BLM offers reward for information on vandalism at Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite

The Bureau of Land Management will offer a reward for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for vandalism within the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite.
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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to hold Feb 2023 Meeting

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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BLM announces decision for Fervo Energy, Cape Modern Geothermal Exploration Project

The Bureau of Land Management has authorized Escalante Desert Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Fervo Energy, to proceed with exploration activities on geothermal leases located on public lands managed by the BLM.
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BLM Temporarily Closes Airport Allotment Parking Lot for Maintenance

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will close the Airport Allotment parking lot to provide for public safety while an improvement project is completed February 15-16, 2023.
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Humboldt River Field Office has published a Federal Register Notice to Convey Public Land to Humboldt County for Shooting Range Expansion

The Humboldt River Field Office has published a Notice of Realty Action in the Federal Register to convey public lands to Humboldt County.
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BLM reschedules pile burn in Catron County

Due to a lack of suitable weather and fuels conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office rescheduled plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County
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The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office has issued a decision on a camping and travel management plan for Chaffee County, Colo. This decision is based on the results of an environmental assessment and input from the public.
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Haaland: Wildland firefighters can count on DOI 'to support their work and keep them safe'

A federal commission tasked with identifying ways to better fight wildland fires in the U.S. has released its recommendations on how to meet the country's needs for aerial firefighting equipment through 2030.
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