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The John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) has announced that it will hold its regular business meeting on October 19 and 20 in Maupin, Oregon. The meeting will take place at the Maupin Civic Center and will provide an opportunity for public comment each day. The specific time allotted for public comment will depend on the number of individuals who wish to speak.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced over $40 million in funding to support collaborative partnerships aimed at protecting endangered species in the United States. These grants, provided through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF), will assist state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies in their efforts to conserve imperiled species and their habitats. The funding will be used for land acquisition and conservation planning projects covering more than 7,200 acres of habitat for 65 listed and at-risk species.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced nearly $3.5 million in funding for eight Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) projects. The IYSC program aims to provide vocational skills training and career development opportunities for Native youth while also contributing to the protection and conservation of natural and cultural resources. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland believes that by providing early and frequent access to nature, the program can help foster the next generation of Indigenous land stewards.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a $5 million-plus investment in mapping critical minerals and mineral resources. The USGS and Florida Geological Survey will identify potential sources of quartz sand, limestone and gravel to be used in reinforcement of structures to withstand hurricanes or to rebuild afterward.
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West Nile Virus Detected in Dead Crow Found at Fire Island National Seashore
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Department of the Interior has allocated $5 million to support restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities, according to a press release. The funding comes from President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced the acquisition of 216 acres of land along the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, thanks to funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). BLM Swiftwater Field Manager Mike Korn expressed his gratitude towards Douglas County, Western Rivers Conservancy, and other partners and staff who made this acquisition possible. These lands will now be available to the public, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has recently announced a $30,000 investment in the Cold Stream Watershed located in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. This grant comes from the OSMRE's Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program, which aims to reduce pollution in various watersheds across the country.
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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced a 15-day comment period on a proposed amendment to the Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board's second contract, which the BOR says is needed to allow work to continue at some facilities, a Sept. 7 press release said.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kansas State Fair and Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board will hold the Wild Horse Youth Challenge on Sept. 16-17. More than two dozen youths ages 10 to 18 will compete in multiple events during the event.
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Michelle Williams will transition early from deputy regional director with the Bureau of Reclamation to senior vice president and regional manager for the Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA’s) Sierra Nevada region on Nov. 6, the bureau said in an Aug. 24 press release.
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The U.S Department of the Interior (DOI) has settled the Hualapai Tribe's water rights claims in Arizona and created a $312 million tribal trust fund for water infrastructure, the agency announced in a press release.
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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced an approved resource management plan for property under the purview of the Four Rivers Field Office.
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On July 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declined to comment when asked on the approval status of Natural Asset Companies, giving no timeline on when a decision could be expected or where the filing is at in the process.
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Student journalists at the Haskell Indian Nations University were recently recognized for outstanding work from the Indigenous Journalists Association.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced Secretary Deb Haaland had been part of the U.S. delegation to attend the inauguration of Paraguay’s new president, Santiago Peña.
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Under the Antiquities Act, President Biden designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona on August 8, creating the country's newest National Monument and marking the fifth National Monument created by President Biden.
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President Joe Biden recently designated a new Arizona national monument in the Grand Canyon, granting 1 million acres of land to Tribal nations, furthering his pledge on climate resilience and conservation.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior recently revealed the bleaching problems for coral reefs. Bleaching happens when coral gets stressed.
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David Bernhardt, former secretary of the Department of the Interior, critiques new regulations under the Inflation Reduction Act in a Washington Times op-ed, arguing they will hamper domestic energy production by imposing higher fees and regulatory burdens on federal land.