News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks at the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Meeting

Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks at the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Meeting


Administrator Samantha Power at a Press Availability in Budapest

Administrator Samantha Power at a Press Availability in Budapest


Fatality near Milepost 90 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

On February 14, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Blue Ridge Parkway Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two motorcycles, near milepost 90, south of Peaks of Otter.


Administrator Samantha Power’s Interview on CBS Mornings

Administrator Samantha Power’s Interview on CBS Mornings


April 2023 Crack in the Rock Hike Lottery Open

Wupatki National Monument will be conducting three overnight backcountry hikes this April to the Pueblo site known as Crack in The Rock.


Valles Caldera Backcountry Vehicle Passes Now on Recreation.gov

Backcountry vehicle passes for the upcoming summer season are now available on Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089849). Starting today, reservations can be made for May 15 through May 31.


Voyageurs National Park and Polar Polers Ski Club Offer Opportunities to Enjoy Winter Fun

Voyageurs National Park’s Law Enforcement staff and the Polar Polers Ski Club have teamed up to offer a variety of ski events the weekend of February 24 through 26.


2023-2-14 Deer Management

The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that deer removal operations, approved through the Fire Island National Seashore White-tailed Deer Management Plan, will be implemented during the second half of February on NPS-lands on Fire Island and at the William Floyd Estate, a unit of Fire Island National Seashore located on Long Island.“Deer management on NPS-land on Fire Island and the William Floyd Estate has been a multi-year effort, done safely, and with success.


Denali Opens Park Road to Mountain Vista

Effective Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the superintendent has authorized opening the Denali Park Road (the Park Road) to the Mountain Vista Rest Area (mile marker 12) for travel by private vehicles and commercial vehicles with permits.


Temporary Closure of Bandelier National Monument's Tsankawi Unit

Bandelier National Monument will temporarily close its Tsankawi Unit in mid-March 2023 due to extensive construction work. It is expected to reopen in late-October 2023


Special Program In honor of Black History Month 2023

Pea Ridge National Military Park to present special program “From the Perspective of Frederick Douglass Through His Writings 1817-1895”


CONSERVATION THROUGH THE ARTS

Monday, February 20, 2023, Fort Scott National Historic Site and Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge are presenting the 30th annual national Junior Duck Stamp art contest.


Reward Offered for Information on Illegal Hunting in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

On November 2, 2022, at approximately 6 pm, individuals illegally shot an 8-point white-tailed deer in Chickamauga Battlefield from the intersection of Alexander Bridge Road and Brotherton Road.


Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Nationally Televised Interview with Khabar 24’s Bakhyt Toptayeva

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Nationally Televised Interview with Khabar 24’s Bakhyt Toptayeva


Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at Award Ceremony for Central Asian Media Literacy Grantees

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at Award Ceremony for Central Asian Media Literacy Grantees



Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein


United States Announces Additional $42.5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

United States Announces Additional $42.5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras


Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Recently Released Political Prisoners from Nicaragua

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Recently Released Political Prisoners from Nicaragua


United States Announces Additional $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma

United States Announces Additional $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma