News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


President Biden designates Amache National Historic Site as America’s newest national park

President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act today, designating the Amache site in Granada, Colorado as part of the National Park System.


Cane River Creole Recognized as Underground Railroad Site

The National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom accepted Magnolia and Oakland Plantations, managed by Cane River Creole National Historical Park, as two of over 700 sites, programs, and facilities within the Network.


Prescribed Fire Planned

National Park Service (NPS) is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Antietam National Battlefield the week of March 21, depending on weather conditions.


SAVE THE DATE: Big South Fork NRRA to Host 22nd Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 22nd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022.


Search underway for missing woman in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

US Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are seeking information from the public to help locate a missing Reno, Nevada woman.


Acadia National Park temporarily closes carriage roads during spring thaw

The National Park Service will temporarily close carriage roads in Acadia National Park starting March 18 to protect the roads during spring thaw, also known as “mud season.” Carriage roads will be closed to all users until further notice.


Nature Matters: Drivers of Change in Rocky Intertidal Communities

The rocky coasts of the Pacific Northwest are home to an amazing array of animals and algae. However, changing oceanographic conditions threaten these iconic ecosystems and there is growing evidence that rocky intertidal communities are becoming more unstable, and some are even experiencing regime shifts from one type of community to another.


Director Sams highlights billion-dollar investment in NPS infrastructure during visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

During a visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS), National Park Service Director Chuck Sams toured a $15.2 million construction project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).


NPS Approves Plan to Restore Critical Access to Denali National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) this week approved a plan that will pave the way for a long-term solution to the Pretty Rocks Landslide on the Denali Park Road within Denali National Park and Preserve.


Boston National Historical Park to Receive $25 Million for Infrastructure Improvements

Boston National Historical Park will receive more than $25 million from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to restore the iconic 1902 Dorchester Heights Monument tower and surrounding area known as Thomas Park.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Daylight Saving Time

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, "Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back:"


McCaul Blasts Secretary Raimondo’s “Dangerous” and “Reckless” Comments Dismissing the CCP’s Military Threat

House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement in response to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo dismissing the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) military in a recent interview with Bloomberg.


Alaska; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on March 21 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting March 23

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on March 23.


Omaha Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Offense

News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - Tiloe Cardel Williams, age 43, of Omaha, was sentenced yesterday in federal court to 36 months in prison for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. His term of imprisonment will be followed by three years of supervised release. According to court documents, Williams pleaded guilty to the charge on November 4, 2021.


News Release: Defendant is a lifetime Level 1 sex offender.



Notice published by Commerce Department on March 21

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on April 23

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on March 23.