News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Kelbaker Road to Open by March 10th Then Cima Road Closing March 20th

The next phase of road construction at Mojave National Preserve is to begin on Kelbaker Road between Kelso and Baker on Monday February 27th.


GNP Announces 2023 Campground Operations

Glacier National Park today announced the re-opening of Avalanche Campground in Spring 2023 after being closed since 2020.


National Park Service Resumes Ferry Operations to Fort Pickens for 2023 Season

The National Park Service will resume Pensacola Bay City Ferry service to the Fort Pickens Area beginning March 4, 2023.


Prescribed fire planned at Monocacy National Battlefield in March

The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield between February 27 and March 3, 2023, weather and vegetation conditions permitting.


Downed Powerlines Spark Small Wildfire in the Chisos

A quick response from Big Bend National Park fire personnel halted a small wildfire caused by wind-downed power lines in the Chisos Mountains.


Winter Newsletter 2023

It has been a while since you have last received a newsletter from us. My apologies


Utah Prairie Dog Day Returns to Bryce Canyon on May 11

No celebration of Bryce Canyon’s centennial year would be complete without a special day for one of its keystone species.


Book talk with author Tim Spofford - March 22, 2023

A dramatic episode in Black history is told in vivid detail for the first time in Tim Spofford’s What The Children Told Us.


ozark riverways plans to conduct prescribed burns

Preparations are underway for Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed burns this spring, between late February and mid-April.


Construction work on Spur Tunnel to switch lanes

Much of the maintenance on one side of the Spur Tunnel is complete, allowing contractors to begin work on the other side.


BLM conducts prescribed burn operations in Socorro County

The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, has commenced a prescribed burn in Socorro County.


BLM conducts prescribed burn operations in Socorro County

The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, has commenced a prescribed burn in Socorro County. 


The Bureau of Land Management announces end to public comment period for utility-scale solar review

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that the public comment period for its solar programmatic environmental impact statement will close March 1, 2023.


BLM seeks public input regarding timber sale near Salmon to improve forest health

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office seeks public input on post and pole timber sales in the McDevitt Creek and Baldy Basin areas located approximately 33 miles south of Salmon in Lemhi County, southcentral Idaho. T


BLM Campbell Tract welcomes Iditarod fans for ceremonial start activities

The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start on March 4 at the BLM Campbell Tract.


BLM and Wyoming State Parks plan new trail opportunities at South Pass City

The Bureau of Land Management and Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails are seeking your input in the planning of new hiking, horseback and trail running opportunities on public land in the South Pass City area


BLM Central Coast Field Office seeks public input for a Law Enforcement OHV grant

The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office wants to hear from the public on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout Central California by submitting comments to the Central Coast Field Office.


The Bureau of Land Management seeks initial public comment on the proposed Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Stillwater Field Office is initiating a second 30-day scoping public comment period seeking input in preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Clan Alpine Horse Gather. T


Humboldt River Field Office has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment

The Humboldt River Field Office of the BLM has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment and has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decision Record (DR) for the project.


BLM invites public input on Middle Gila South Transportation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office invites the public to participate in the scoping stage of the Middle Gila South Access and Transportation Management Plan and associated environmental assessment.