News from December 2022
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office is seeking volunteers to assist at the American River Water Education Center.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Reclamation is hosting a virtual public meeting to provide updates on the development of the Biological Assessment for the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The Department of the Interior announced today that four Tribal water projects in Oregon and California's Klamath River Basin will receive $5.8 million through the Bureau of Reclamation to restore aquatic ecosystems, improve the resilience of habitats, and mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought crisis.
By Raquel Perez | Dec 12, 2022
The Bureau of Reclamation announces interpretive programs and activities at New Melones Lake, located in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs today announced the publication of proposed revisions to two regulations, one regarding the fee-to-trust process and one regarding Class III gaming compacts.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) Regional Assessment aims to evaluate the effectiveness of TCR’s Annual Awards Program and technical assistance and incorporate direct Tribal input to meet Tribal needs and priorities
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
This October, 12 students received certificates for completing S-219 Firing Operations training (S-219) at the BIA Pine Ridge Agency in South Dakota.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
USFWS honors director of conservation for Roger Williams Park Zoo with Recovery Champion Award
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be conducting a prescribed burn at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge the week of December 12, weather dependent, on Unit 14 of the marsh to improve habitat conditions.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced Kessina Lee as the new Oregon state supervisor. With over 12 years in conservation, Lee is new to the Service and brings with her a wealth of experience conducting scientific research and coordinating with Tribal, federal, state, and local partners.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The Central Grasslands Roadmap (CGR) partnership is proud to introduce the Central Grasslands Assessment Map. Over the last three years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has teamed up with this diverse community of partners from Indigenous Nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States to think strategically about how to help change the trajectory of our grasslands from degraded and fragmented to thriving, productive lands for people and wildlife.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Before Polynesians settled Hawai‘i over a millennia ago, three unique species of geese thrived in Hawai‘i— nēnē (Branta sandvicensi), nēnē nui (Branta hylobadistes), and the giant nēnē (Branta rhuax).
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, recently returned to Midway Atoll!The beloved Laysan albatross, or mōlī, is at least 71 years old now.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
A Beginner’s Guide to the National Wildlife Refuge System
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be conducting a prescribed burn at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge the week of December 12, weather dependent, on Unit 14 of the marsh to improve habitat conditions
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Where woolly mammoths once roamed, deep-sea corals call home
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Manhattan Project National Historical Park will temporarily close its Los Alamos visitor center at 375 20th Street from December 26–31 and on Christmas, December 25, and New Year's, January 1.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Yosemite National Park is initiating a public comment period for a Visitor Access Management Plan today.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Yosemite National Park is initiating a public comment period for a Visitor Access Management Plan today.
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation are available on park roads in Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and walking during this special time of year.
