News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Prescribed Burn Operations at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Working in conjunction with Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Killeen Fire Department, and Salado Volunteer Fire Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting prescribed burn operations March 8, at the Union Grove Wildlife Management Area near Salado, Texas located at Union Grove Lane off FM 2484.


Engineering Science in Okinawa

It’s not uncommon to find members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) interacting with students in a school setting.


Jacksonville District hosts Industry Day in Puerto Rico

More than 50 local, national, and international construction companies benefited from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, Industry Day held this week at Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


Celebrate Ha’ånen Litekyan for Mes CHamoru

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Partners, Invite the Public to Celebrate Ha’ånen Litekyan for Mes CHamoru


Conservation, Key Administration Initiatives Prioritized in President’s FY 2024 Budget

Conservation, Key Administration Initiatives Prioritized in President’s $2.1 Billion FY 2024 Budget Request for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


FAQs - Endangered Species Act Protection for the Longsolid and Round Hickorynut mussels

Questions and answers about Endangered Species Act protections for longsolid and round hickorynut mussels


Service Protects Longsolid and Round Hickorynut Mussels Under Endangered Species Act

Service lists two eastern freshwater mussels as threatened under the Endangered Species Act



Second review finds Joshua trees do not require protection under the Endangered Species Act

Second review finds Joshua trees do not require protection under the Endangered Species Act


Over $120M From Inflation Reduction Act Advances Resilience

Inflation Reduction Act Invests Over $120 Million in Proven Projects to Advance Climate Resilience, Conservation and Equity


Service lists rare moth under Endangered Species Act

The bog buck moth is at risk of extinction throughout its narrow range


US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public input on proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area

US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public input on proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area


3-14-2023 Cima Road will close March 20 at Mojave National Preserve due to construction

On March 20, Mojave National Preserve anticipates initiating a major road construction project along 17.6 miles of Cima Road.


Great Sand Dunes Accepting Artist Proposals to Lead October 7 Workshop

Great Sand Dunes is accepting artist proposals to lead a public program or workshop in their medium (painting, photography, sculpture, music, dance, writing, etc.) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.


Cape Hatteras National Seashore implements response to March 13 house collapse

National Park Service employees at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) this morning began cleaning up debris associated with yesterday’s unoccupied, one-story house collapse at 23228 East Point Drive in Rodanthe, North Carolina.


Grand Canyon National Park prepares for $208 million multi-year repair to Transcanyon Waterline that supplies water for local community and millions of park visitors

The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing for a multi-year $208 million rehabilitation of the Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL) and related upgrades to the associated water delivery system within the inner canyon and South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.


GNP Announces 2022 Visitation Data

Glacier National Park continues to be in the top 10 most visited National Parks in 2022, hosting 2,908,458 recreation visits for the year


National Park Plans Spring Prescribed Fires 2023

The National Park Service is planning to conduct six prescribed fires this spring at Indiana Dunes National Park totaling more than 900 acres.


Acadia National Park Seeks to Lease Space for Employee Housing

Acadia National Park is seeking to lease properties within 30 miles of the town of Bar Harbor to house employees.


National Park Service to Burn Debris Piles in Copper Center and near the Nabesna Road, AK

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Fire Management staff will conduct debris pile burns March 16th through March 19th, if weather conditions allow.