News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas, March 24-25, at the Guitar Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center.

BLM seeks public input on analysis of proposed mining operation near Idaho City

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has analyzed a proposed placer gold mining operation in Granite Creek, located 12 miles northwest of Idaho City, and will accept public comments on the environmental assessment through March 26, 2023.

BLM, Wiyot Tribe, and UC Berkeley partner to improve Eel River fishery

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management is supporting restoration efforts by the Wiyot Tribe and University of California, Berkeley by contributing $548,350 to improve the Eel River fishery.

BLM seeks artist for weeklong residency on the remote Dalton Highway

By Press release submissionv | Feb 28, 2023

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through March 24 for an artist who will spend up to a week between June and September traveling the Dalton Highway, drawing inspiration from remote public lands in the arctic and subarctic regions of northern Alaska.

BLM seeks public input on exploratory drilling project in Kern and San Bernardino Counties

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed exploratory drilling project on BLM-managed lands north of Johannesburg, in Kern and San Bernardino counties

What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Feb. 27?

By EPA Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Indonesia

Release: Indonesia. Overview: Indonesia continued to detect, disrupt, degrade, and deny safe haven for terrorist groups operating within its borders. ISIS-affiliated Mujahidin Indonesia Timur (MIT), Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD), and ISIS-inspired lone actors targeted police and other symbols of state authority.

EPA announces nearly $4 million in grant funding to research cumulative health impacts of climate change in underserved communities in Alaska and Washington

By EPA Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

News Release: SEATTLE (Feb. 27, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced over $3.9 million in grant funding to the University of Washington, University of Alaska, and Iowa State University for community-based research to examine how climate change compounds adverse environmental conditions ...

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Nigeria

Release: Nigeria. Overview: ISIS-West Africa (ISIS-WA) and Boko Haram (BH) continued attacks against government and security forces and civilians in the North East region of the country, which resulted in deaths, injuries, abductions, and the destruction of property. BH attacks did not appear to discriminate...

Temporary Closures for Peregrine Nesting

News Release: Hipólito Espinosa - Old Spanish Trail[1].

Civil Forfeiture Complaint Filed Against Six Luxury Real Estate Properties Involved in Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Andrew C. Adams, the Director of Task Force KleptoCapture, Ivan J. Arvelo, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI"), and Maged Behnam, Acting Special Agent in...

Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 27

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Djibouti

Release: Djibouti. Overview: The Republic of Djibouti remained a critical partner for the United States and the region in the fight against terrorism, and no terrorist incidents were reported in Djibouti in 2021. Since 2002, Djibouti has hosted Camp Lemonnier, the headquarters of AFRICOM’s Combined Joint Task...

Kelly Collette

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Martin Street, near the intersection of Mill and Martin Streets, Rome, NY. Significance: The Lower Landing was the first step on the Oneida Carry portage area. This six mile long stretch of land was considered the westernmost border of the original 13 colonies during the French &...

Agriculture Department discusses Meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee on Feb. 27

By USDA Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

District Man Convicted by Jury for Assault on a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 28, 2023

News Release: Defendant Assaulted Man as He Walked Home.

Ben Matthews

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: Architect. Place of Birth: Malden Bridge, New York. Date of Birth: 1885. Place of Death: Washington, DC. Date of Death: 1959. As primary architect for Meridian Hill Park from 1917 to 1935, Horace Peaslee played the most influential role in the development of Meridian Hill Park.

Putting It in Perspective: How do the 2023 high river flows compare to recent past events?

News Release: Rangers and volunteers lead visitors through the beautifully restored Victorian-era home of President and Mrs. James A. Garfield. Though only president for 200 days, James Garfield made history from the front porch of his Mentor farm during the 1880 presidential campaign by welcoming visitors (and potential...

Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Senegal