News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


EPA awards nearly $100,000 to UNC-Charlotte student team for drinking water research

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a grant just shy of $100,000 to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to fund research for the development of a system that cleanses chemicals from drinking water.


Campbell Creek Science Center looks forward to school field trips


BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Comment Period Opens


BLM announces fire restrictions for NE California, NW Nevada public lands


Unsung Heroes Event at Fort Stanwix

News Release: On Saturday, August 6, the park will be hosting an 18th century-style blacksmith, tinsmith, and surgeon at the reconstructed fort. The event highlights some of the skilled professionals whose expertise was essential to the outcome of the 1777 siege of Fort Stanwix/Schuyler. The event is free, and runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and the blacksmith, tinsmith and surgeon will be presenting programs and demonstrations all throughout the day.


BLM seeks input on proposed Glennallen Field Office campground fee modifications


BLM seeks public comment on Johnson Hill Special Recreation Management Area in Socorro County


BLM to begin wild horse gather in southwestern Utah


BLM to close Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area for maintenance


There was activity on three bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on Aug. 2.


BLM to close Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area for maintenance


BLM Announces Contracting Opportunities for Hazardous Fuels Reduction in Oregon and Washington


BLM issues final decision on bison grazing proposal


BLM kicks off planning for management of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument


Fire Restrictions Added for Public Lands in Eastern Washington


'Too horrible to contemplate': Zhang Haitao sends suspicious letter from prison

(Xinjiang, China—August 2, 2022) After four years of preventing his family from meeting with him and denying correspondence for two years, Zhang’s family recently received another letter from Zhang in prison.


There are seven releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 4.


The Bureau of Land Management Names Doug Vilsack as Colorado State Director


BLM to hold virtual information forum on Hopper solar proposal


Trails Center hosts Native American History Weekend