Interior Department Has No News On National Park Service Hiring Hold

Interior Department staff Monday had no information on when a hiring freeze impacting seasonal and full-time positions at the National Park Service will be lifted.

27th, January 2025, 11:43pm

Deer Removal Plan To Continue On Fire Island National Seashore

The National Park Service will continue deer removal operations this January and February at Fire Island and the William Floyd Estate, as part of the Fire Island National Seashore White-tailed Deer Management Plan.

27th, January 2025, 08:50pm

Legislation Introduced To Block Sales of Federal Lands

While some members of the U.S. House of Representatives have raised the possibility of selling public lands to help offset the costs of President Trump's agenda, legislation that would block the Interior and Agriculture departments from disposing of any lands has been introduced to that chamber.

26th, January 2025, 08:30pm

PEER: National Park Service Should Accelerate Plan To Eliminate Plastics

How's the National Park Service doing on its plan to phase out single-use plastics in parks by 2032? Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility have scored them and found encouraging progress.

26th, January 2025, 08:05pm

Trump Administration Places Hold On Seasonal Hirings For National Park Service

More than 1,000 seasonal positions for the National Park Service have been put on hold by the Trump administration, which is notifying those told they had jobs that the offers they received have been withdrawn.

24th, January 2025, 06:03pm

Applications Are Open For 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship At Rocky Mountain NP

Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are now accepting applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship.

24th, January 2025, 08:35pm

Wilderness, The Last Frontier

There is a shrinking potential to increase the amount of official wilderness in the country. The possibilities are waning because of federal agency decisions and congressional opposition or indifference.

24th, January 2025, 08:30pm

NPS Comptroller Named Acting Director

Jessica Bowron, a National Park Service veteran who has been serving as the agency's comptroller, has been named acting director of the agency.

23rd, January 2025, 04:08pm

Appalachian National Scenic Trail To Be Featured On Forever Stamps

You'll soon be able to mail the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

23rd, January 2025, 08:30pm

$1000 Reward Now Offered For Help Finding New River Gorge Vandalizer

Local nonprofits are joining forces to offer a reward leading to the conviction of the person who recently vandalized New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

23rd, January 2025, 08:30pm