News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


National Park Service purchases 198 acres in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) from Conservancy

The National Park Service closed on the purchase of 198 acres of the 213-acre former Brandywine Golf Course property on Dec. 28, 2022, from the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP).


UPDATE: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Public Meeting About Visitor Experience and Access Postponed to January 18

Due to storm impacts in the parks and in Three Rivers, CA the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 11 has been postponed to Wednesday, January 18 at 6 p.m. at the Three Rivers Memorial Building. The public comment period has been extended through January 24.


Wind Cave National Park closes backcountry for elk management operation

Backcountry areas of Wind Cave National Park will be closed to hikers from January 17 to February 17, twenty-four hours a day except on weekends.


National Park Service announces opportunities to bid on several federal government contracts

The National Park Service has several government contracts for businesses to bid on at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.


Introducing Sensory Friendly Hours at the Museum and Visitor Center

For the first time ever, Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation will host a sensory friendly morning at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday, February 4, from 9 am to 11 am.


Point Reyes National Seashore seeks proposals for operation of Point Reyes Hostel

Point Reyes National Seashore is announcing today a concession contract business opportunity to operate hostel-style lodging and other minor visitor services in the park.


Share your thoughts on improvement plans for Rock Creek Park Golf Course

The National Park Service (NPS), in coordination with National Links Trust (NLT), is seeking public comment for a proposed plan to improve the Rock Creek Park Golf Course.


Hazardous Tree Work Underway for Two Historic Trees

This week the eastern National Park Service Arborist Incident Response Team will trim and likely remove two hazardous trees immediately adjacent to the Theodore Roosevelt Home


Hiker Fatality in Rattlesnake Canyon in Joshua Tree National Park

Late on January 7, 2023, Joshua Tree National Park rangers responded to a report of an injured hiker who had fallen in Rattlesnake Canyon in the Indian Cove district of the park.


Tips for enjoying new Kīlauea eruption and avoiding crowds

The new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is drawing record crowds to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Follow these tips for the best experience


National Park Service announces David Smith as Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s new superintendent

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected David Smith, a 31-year veteran of the agency, as the new permanent superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) beginning late January 2023.


Christopher Combel Presents for Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series January 18, 2023

The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On January 18, 2023 Casa Grande Ruins will host Christopher Combel at 1:00 pm.


Pinnacles National Park Closed Due to Hazardous Flood Damage and Conditions

Torrential downpours and high winds are creating extremely hazardous conditions on park roads and trails. Having nearly exceeded our annual rainfall averages less than 10 days into the new year, most trail and road stream crossings are extremely swollen and moving quickly, and extremely strong wind gusts of up to 60 mph are causing rocks and trees to fall on roads and trails.v


National Park Service seeks proposals for residential master lease at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

he National Park Service (NPS) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a 10-year residential master lease for the management of 39 residential units located within Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).


BLM Seeks Volunteer Host for Gerber Recreation Area

If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) might have just what you are looking for.


BLM Names Kirsten Kaiser to Lead North Central Montana District

Staff and leaders welcomed Kirsten Kaiser as the new district manager of the Bureau of Land Management’s North Central Montana District, on Jan. 17.


Release: EL PASO, Texas The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its security screening officers at West Texas area airports detected 113 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property at the security checkpoint. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542.


Release: DALLAS FORT WORTH The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today.


BLM Ely District transfers fire engine to Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District on January 11 handed off the keys for a fire engine to the Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District.


Brief Remarks on the Economy and Bank Supervision

News Release: Governor Bowman presented identical remarks to the Florida Bankers Association Leadership Luncheon Events, Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 11, 2023.