News from March 2022
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced a new common name for the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) today replacing “gypsy moth” with “spongy moth” in their list of “Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms.”
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Ahead of today’s State of the Union Address, American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm and other administration officials outlining steps key regulatory agencies should take to ensure long-term American energy leadership and security at a time of increased geopolitical volatility.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Ahead of today’s State of the Union Address, API President and CEO Mike Sommers highlighted the importance of American energy leadership as both geopolitical volatility and energy costs rise. API also released new polling by Morning Consult that found 90 percent of American voters support the U.S. developing its own domestic energy resources rather than relying on foreign energy sources.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The American Petroleum Institute (API) today published a new specification for manufacturing oilfield hammer unions, helping to expand future interoperability of the widely used field equipment and enhance safety for natural gas and oil industry workers.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement following an announcement from the White House to ban imports of Russian crude oil and refined products into the United States.“We support the US government and our allies in their collective efforts against Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and our industry is prepared to comply with the import ban in response to this aggression.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
During a visit to Ohio today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced more than $144 million is available to states and Tribes for abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation efforts in fiscal year 2022.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Those living in the “sagebrush sea” in the western United States know how important sagebrush habitat is to hundreds of treasured fish and wildlife species, including sage-grouse, elk, and Lahontan cutthroat trout.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) fire management program is primarily focused on using planned fire to maintain healthy ecosystems and habitats.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
One of the strongest, most active partnerships between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is through the San Diego Unit in the Southern California Fire Management Zone.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The South Central Valley Fire Management Zone in Merced County is among the busiest fire zones in California.
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By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Senior leaders from the Department of the Interior’s Office of Water and Science and the Bureau of Reclamation participated in the Family Farm Alliance’s (FFA) annual conference, February 24-25, to highlight the implementation of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and reinforce the importance of partnerships.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a volunteer campground host for the Chain of Lakes (West Park Lake, East Park Lake, Heckers Lake, and New Johns Lake) 2022 recreation season.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced Lake Powell will decline below 3,525 feet in elevation in the near future, reflecting the abnormally dry winter season.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The Friends of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters are now accepting applications for the 2022 Stanley Paterson Research Fellowship.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve announced its prescribed fire season beginning now through April, weather conditions and moisture levels permitting. Prescribed fire is one method used to promote a healthy prairie and maintain the cultural landscape of the preserve.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Every March, the National Park Service and Homestead National Historical Park celebrate Women’s History Month, commemorating the role and contributions of women in American history.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Roads in Yellowstone National Park began closing to oversnow travel March 6. Spring plowing operations have begun and will continue as additional segments of roads close.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
This month, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will participate in a teen summit through a collaborative partnership with the National Alliance of Faith and Justice Pen or Pencil Movement, the Pine Bluff Faith Community Coalition Ministerial Alliance and the 400 Years of African American History Commission.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
Extensive repairs to a seven-mile section of US Route 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will begin this week and are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office staff are seeking public input on an environmental assessment to help enhance the outdoor recreation experience in Nine Mile Canyon, located near Price in northeast Utah.
