News from August 2012
By USDA Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: Formosan subterranean termites could be in for a real headache. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified species of roundworms, or "nematodes," that invade the termite brains and offer a potential bio-based approach to controlling them. Other nematodes that were identified invaded tarantula brains.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: Yosemite National Park Recognizes 96th Birthday of the National Park Service.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MT. - The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center at Glacier National Park is hosting a free brown-bag seminar on Thursday, August 23 from 12- 1:30 p.m. at the Community Building in West Glacier. The public is invited to view "The City Dark," an 84-minute documentary film chronicling...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: The Twentieth Annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The day's events will feature storytelling, craft demonstrations, workshops and sales, afternoon storytelling presentations, an open stage for local and student tellers and performances of dulcimer and bluegrass music. The day will culminate with the evening storytelling session.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: To help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for park visitors, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will be increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Tuesday, August 21.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
By DOE Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA) today pushed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to answer outstanding questions from members of Congress, the Republican Governors Association, and the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) regarding the health care law’s state exchange and Medicaid expansion rules.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA) today pushed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to answer outstanding questions from members of Congress, the Republican Governors Association, and the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) regarding the health care law’s state exchange and Medicaid expansion rules.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A newly released report by the Government Accountability Office finds continued weaknesses in the Environmental Protection Agency’s network security. A bipartisan contingent of Energy and Commerce Committee members, led by Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), requested that GAO audit EPA information security last year.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA) today pushed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to answer outstanding questions from members of Congress, the Republican Governors Association, and the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) regarding the health care law’s state exchange and Medicaid expansion rules.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A newly released report by the Government Accountability Office finds continued weaknesses in the Environmental Protection Agency’s network security. A bipartisan contingent of Energy and Commerce Committee members, led by Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), requested that GAO audit EPA information security last year.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: PIO or Contact Person:Becky Latanich. Telephone Number:907-747-0132. E-mail address:becky_latanich@nps.gov. Park Sponsors Photo Contest. Sitka National Historical Park, (Aug. 19, 2012) -Calling all local photographers! Sitka National Historical Park will be holding a photo contest to celebrate the...
By EPA Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A newly released report by the Government Accountability Office finds continued weaknesses in the Environmental Protection Agency’s network security. A bipartisan contingent of Energy and Commerce Committee members, led by Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), requested that GAO audit EPA information security last year.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 31st annual Sand Sculpture Contest. We welcome all ages at this free community event located at Drakes Beach. Categories include: Children (14 and under), Families, Adult Individuals, and Adult Groups. Three prizes will be awarded in each of those...
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 20, 2012 - AAA announced today that the national average price of gasoline reached $3.72 per gallon- the highest price on record for August 20th and a 12 percent increase since July 1st. Unfortunately, gasoline prices aren’t the only thing increasing, so is our Nation’s dependence on foreign oil. The New York Times recently reported that.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2012
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) turns 96 years young on Saturday, August 25. National parks across the country will host special programs celebrating the ongoing legacy of the founders of the NPS. Parking fees will be waived at Gateway National Recreation Area for the day.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 19, 2012
News Release: July 2012 Weather Summary. Damp and cool. That about sums up the weather recorded at the Seward airport last month as July continued the five-month pattern of cooler than normal monthly temperatures and ended the trend of below normal monthly precipitation. As recorded at the Seward airport, total precipitation...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 19, 2012
News Release: At noon on Sunday, Aug. 19, water at Colter Bay Village was deemed safe to drink, 46 hours after a piece of heavy machinery ruptured the water main servicing the village. Grand Teton National Park maintenance crews worked until they successfully completed repair work on the three foot break at 9:00 p.m., and non-potable water service was fully restored to Colter Bay by 10:00 p.m. Friday, August 17.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 19, 2012
News Release: JUNEAU, Alaska - The Coast Guard, National Park Service, and good samaritans assisted 76 people from a sightseeing vessel taking on water in Glacier Bay, Sunday.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 18, 2012
News Release: "Many areas of the park remain open beyond the areas closed by the Reading Fire," stated Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz."The smoke conditions of the park change on a daily basis with several areas experiencing clear skies and cooler temperatures. I encourage visitors to call our visitor center to check on smoke conditions prior to visiting the park.".
