News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 8.5 miles east of the Nisqually Entrance on Paradise Road. Amenities. 12 listed. Accessible Sites, Benches/Seating, Grill, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Flush, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible. Season:...


New Triassic amphibian is the oldest (and funkiest) of its kind in the world

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Lost Mine Trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. More species of cacti have been identified in Big Bend National Park than in any other national park. Prickly pear cactus are the most common type of cacti found here, but in the lower elevations one...


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USACE Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin completes 2022 dredging season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin and its crew returned to the Vicksburg Harbor this morning completing the 2022 dredging season.


Corps of Engineers conducts second FUSRAP Five-Year Review for Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting the second Five-Year Review of its environmental remedial actions that have been implemented at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (located in Middletown, Iowa).


Corps of Engineers to increase outflow from Baldhill Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will begin increasing outflow next week from Baldhill Dam located near Valley City, North Dakota, to lower Lake Ashtabula before spring runoff.


USACE seeks public input on the revised McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on the draft MKARNS Master Plan and Environmental Assessment. Public comment for the draft MP and EA will be held between Jan. 16 and March 2.


North and South Re-Reg Parks Closed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carter’s Lake North and South re-regulation parks are currently closed until further notice due to damages caused by yesterday’s high-water levels after a spillage gate malfunction.


Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meets on February 6

News Release: By Mosaics in Science Intern Jailyn Hoskins, San Francisco Bay Area Network Science Communication Team.


NPS Requests Proposals to Lease Historic Cliff Park Inn and Dingmans Dutch Reformed Church (Bushkill)

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Lost Mine Trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. Evergreen sumac has shiny green leaves virtually year-round. It is not a true evergreen, as its leaves are green through the winter, then are dropped, to be replaced with a new crop. Its fragrant white...


News Release: A man and woman who were involved in two carjackings at apartment complexes in Tulsa were sentenced in federal court this week, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. A third codefendant is scheduled to be sentenced in February.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tornado touches down near Alabama River Lakes Project, causes ‘significant damage’

A cluster of tornadoes hit Alabama on Thursday, January 12, 2023, with one in Selma causing widespread damage, near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District Alabama River Lakes project office.


SR 190 lane closure along Lake Success scheduled Jan 23 - March 31

Starting Jan. 23, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and Southern California Edison (SCE) will begin work to improve the rock slope protection of bridge abutments along State Route 190 at Lake Success.


23-006 McNary Dam's Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center to be closed until further notice for maintenance

The McNary Lock and Dam’s Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center will be closed until further notice due to maintenance work at the facility.


23-005 Corps invites public comments for the Sweetwater Creek Ecosystem Restoration study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, invites your comments regarding the draft Feasibility Report with integrated Environmental Assessment for the Sweetwater Creek Ecosystem Restoration study.


USACE Latin America Virtual Industry Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works with partner nations in the Latin America region on engineering efforts and has future requirements in South America and Panama for construction and maintenance.


Attorneys and Associate of Immigration Law Firm Plead Guilty to Participating in Asylum Fraud Scheme

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ILONA DZHAMGAROVA, ARTHUR ARCADIAN, and IGOR REZNIK have each pled guilty to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud. DZHAMGAROVA and ARCADIAN pled guilty today, and REZNIK pled guilty on Aug. 24, 2022, each before U.S. District Court Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.


Buford Dam Road Temporary Closure

Buford Dam Road will be closed on Thursday, January 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for guard rail maintenance.


23-004 Corps ropes off hillside after erosion event at McNary

Officials at McNary Lock and Dam have roped off the hillside on the south shore near the dam due to hazardous conditions created by an erosion event.