News from June 2009
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista) today released an exclusive video (see video here ) of the June 3, 2009 ceremony unveiling President Ronald Reagan’s statue in the Capitol Rotunda. The video gives Californians of the 49th Congressional District an inside look at this historic event honoring one of California’s greatest leaders and America’s greatest Presidents.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Christopher Hale, 23, of Gainesville, Florida was found dead today in Yosemite National Park. Hale, who had been reported missing since yesterday morning was found by Park Rangers at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. It appears that Hale fell from an unnamed cliff face above Mirror Lake in eastern Yosemite Valley. The exact cause of death and other details remain under investigation.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: (Calumet, MI) The National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park unveiled the first park entrance sign Monday morning with park movement organizers, Keweenaw Heritage Sites representatives, community supporters, and local dignitaries on hand to participate in the occasion. All in attendance...
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) delivered a speech today titled, "Climate Change and American Foreign Policy: Security Challenges, Diplomatic Opportunities," at the New York City headquarters of the Council on Foreign Relations. His speech focused on the national security challenges of global climate change.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor has issued this statement on the passing of Western States Water Council executive director Craig Bell...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Homestead/Key West Tough economic times call for economical fun, and you can’t beat America’s national parks for family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country. South Florida's residents can get out and enjoy three national parks right here in their own backyards. Everglades...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Dear Commissioner Shulman: We are writing to request your assistance with respect to a tax matter affecting small businesses throughout our nation. It has come to our attention that many small business owners who thought they were investing in legitimate benefits plans unknowingly have invested in listed...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: In order to bring the reservoir elevation down and provide space to capture potential high runoff, Reclamation's Upper Colorado Region reports that releases from Fontenelle Dam will be increased from a flow rate of 7,000 cubic-feet-per-second (cfs) to 8,000 cfs beginning today, June 15, 2009 at 11:00a.m., ...
By DOE Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an amendment to the for Round 3 of the Clean Coal Power Initiative. The amendment, which was issued on June 9, 2009, incorporates special provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15, 2009 - On Tuesday, June 16, 2009, the House Natural Resources Subcommittees on Water and Power and National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands will hold a hearing on The Mountain Pine Beetle: Strategies for Saving the West.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: GAITHERSBURG, Md. - The U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced that it is establishing a financial assistance program to help selected institutions develop and implement a NIST measurement science and engineering fellowship program. The new fellowship program is funded under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a soliciting projects to capture and sequester carbon dioxide from industrial sources and to put CO2 to beneficial use. The successful development of advanced technologies and innovative concepts to prevent CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere is a key component of national efforts to mitigate climate change.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the nation’s national parks would be offering three "fee-free weekends" throughout the summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. The first of those weekends is quickly approaching.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announces the implementation of a new volunteer “Beach Watch" program for the 2009 summer season. The program’s goal is to prevent incidents of vandalism, crime, and damage to park resources and property, and to ensure the National Seashore is a safe place for the visiting public.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2009
News Release: Gary, IN-Join The National Park Service and community partners as they kick-off summer plans and programs at the Summer Revival Open House from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, June 27 at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in the Miller section of Gary.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2009
News Release: TUSAYAN, Ariz. - The Ruby Fire on the Tusayan Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest continues to grow toward the Game Reserve Fire in Grand Canyon National Park. With this progression expected to continue, forest and park managers have agreed it is beneficial to manage both fires under one organization. On Saturday, June 13, the Ruby and Game Reserve fires became the Ruby Complex.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2009
News Release: At about 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009, Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received 911 calls regarding an individual who had fallen from the cables on Half Dome. Manoj Kumar, a 40 year old male from San Ramon, California, had gone to the top of Half Dome and was descending. Day time weather conditions mirrored those of the last several weeks with clouds developing midday with afternoon showers.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2009
News Release: AMS No. 125-11. Hakim Fobia (202) 690-0488hakim.fobia@ams.usda.gov. WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO) is going green. For 40 years, the PVPO has done its business using paper. Many of the office’s daily functions...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2009
News Release: On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the nation’s national parks would be offering three "fee-free weekends" throughout the summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. The first of those weekends is quickly approaching.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 13, 2009
News Release: On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the nation’s national parks would be offering three "fee-free weekends" throughout the summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. The first of those weekends is quickly approaching.
