News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Multimillion-Dollar Restoration Announcement on Evacuation Day at Dorchester Heights

Boston National Historical Park will receive a multi-million-dollar appropriation from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to restore the iconic 1902 Dorchester Heights Monument tower and landscape.


Spring Approaches at Bryce Canyon National Park

With visitation levels often two to three times that of February, March marks both the beginning of spring and Bryce Canyon’s peak season.


National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period on Marquette Greenway Trail – Salt Creek Connection Environmental Assessment

The National Park Service has extended the Public Comment Period on the Environmental Assessment (EA), for the “Marquette Greenway Trail – Salt Creek Connection” for Indiana Dunes National Park.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid

Secretary Blinken reiterated the Administration’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security.


Joint Statement of the Second U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani convened the second U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue on February 28, which coincided with the visit to Washington by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa


Terrorist Designation of Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad

The United States is committed to addressing terrorist activity in ungoverned spaces in Syria through the judicious use of our counterterrorism tools and constructive engagement with our partners.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington, D.C. with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat to open the U.S.-AU Commission High-Level Dialogue.


Preserve Hiring for Youth Conservation Corps

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve announced that the preserve is now accepting applications for the summer 2022 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC).


Mulberry Bend Overlook Closed for Repairs - Updated Schedule

Mulberry Bend Overlook will be closed temporarily while the park addresses accessibility issues at the overlook.


National Park Service provides educational talks and tours during OBX History Weekend 2022

National Park Service staff at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial will provide educational talks and tours during this year’s OBX History Weekend.


Study Finds Sharp Decline in Alaska Humpback Whale Population Due to Marine Heatwave

A new study concludes that the humpback whale population in Southeast Alaska waters was disrupted by the massive and intense 2014-2016 Northeast Pacific marine heatwave (PMH) – with lingering effects on the marine food-web.


Park Federal Advisory Commission Meets on March 17

The next meeting of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Advisory Commission will be on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be virtual and open to the public.


The United States and the African Union Commission Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat signaled a shared commitment to elevate and expand a public health partnership by signing today a Memorandum of Cooperation at the U.S. – AUC High Level Dialogue in Washington.


Joint Communiqué on the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on Regional Political Issues

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, M. Nasser Bourita, and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America, Ms. Wendy Sherman, held bilateral political consultations in Rabat today and co-chaired a session of the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on Regional Political Issues.


Designation of Former Nairobi Governor Sonko for Involvement in Significant Corruption

The U.S. Department of State is designating former-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Gidion Mbuvi Kioko due to his involvement in significant corruption.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Choi

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong Kun and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori Takeo today to discuss shared concerns about the DPRK’s WMD and ballistic missile programs.


Nevada Dept. of Wildlife seeks volunteers to plant 10,000 sagebrush seedlings

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District are looking for volunteers for a habitat restoration project in the Cedar Fire burn area near Jiggs, Nevada on Saturday, March 19th 9 a.m.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


BLM Implementing Campground Fee Changes along Dalton Highway

The Bureau of Land Management intends to implement new overnight camping fees at three campgrounds along the Dalton Highway beginning this summer to keep pace with consistently growing public use and maintenance costs.


FBI Returns Man Accused in Roswell Killing to U.S.

A man accused of killing his girlfriend at a southeast Roswell home in January 2020 and then fleeing to Mexico with the couple’s young son was returned to the United States by the FBI this week to face charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery against a household member, and child abuse that were filed as a result of the Roswell Police Department investigation.