National Park Service (NPS) News Monitoring

Top 5 Racine County Eye Stories from the week of February 28, 2025

Wondering what stories had everyone talking this week? This roundup features the five most-read articles, covering everything from immigration enforcement concerns in Racine to a rare 1920s housing market trend and major federal layoffs impacting Wisconsin …

National Park Service Wins Court Battle Over Cashless Policy

A park ranger delivers an interpretive ranger program at Badwater Basin, Death Valley NP / NPS A federal judge dismissed the complaint aimed at the National Park Service's policy of refusing cash from visitors at some parks. However, the ruling …

Huffman Slams GSA’s Plan to Shutter Interior Department Offices

Press release from the Office of Congressman Huffman:  [Yesterday], U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s (GSA) plan to shutter over 2 …

Beneath Yosemite’s Beauty, Anger and Anxiety Over Trump’s Job Cuts

Some might call Elliot Lozano, a 37-year-old biological science technician and weasel specialist, a prime example of why the Trump administration chose to cut 1,000 jobs from the National Park Service. Others might call him a symbol of the Park Service’s …

Casey Norman On The National Park Service Ability To Make Their Own Laws

These National Park workers say a Trump agency fired them illegally. A judge agrees

Two weeks ago, Eileen Kramer and her husband James each received termination letters in their email inboxes. "They were saying we were underperforming, which isn't true," Eileen said. The couple, who live and work in the sprawling 4-million- …

MISSING PERSON ALERT: National Park Service and Montrose County Sheriff’s Office searching for missi

National Park Service Announces New Plant Species "Wooly Devil" Discovered at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Details Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 03:18 Published: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 06:09 New Plant Species Discovered at Big Bend National Park  Close up view of "Wooly Devil." Photo credit: NPS / D. Manley February 25, 2025 – BIG …

Job seekers warned of employment scams

As Michiganders search for new job opportunities, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on employment scams. “Fraudsters take advantage of job seekers eager to find work to steal their money or personal information,” Nessel …

495 Outdoor Organizations Sign Letter To Congress Demanding Action On Firings

Death Valley NP / NPS A group of 495 outdoor-related organizations have signed a letter being sent to Congress urging an immediate reversal of the federal government's seemingly arbitrary firing of public lands workers. Groups to sign on include …

Federal firings hit employees with ties to Fargo, Moorhead and Theodore Roosevelt National Park

FARGO — Abby Berg moved from Moorhead to Florida a year ago for her dream job at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rebuilding wildlife refugees after disasters. Kelly Gorz, a Housing and Urban Development employee at the Fargo field office, made sure …

More seasonal workers approved for National Park Service—but layoff concerns linger in Yellowstone

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Snow rings the famous stone arch leading to the North Entrance for Yellowstone National Park right now, but before long, springtime visitors will be driving up and looking for services. Watch the story here: Yellowstone National …

Midwest communities worry that firing of parks and forest employees will harm ecosystems, economies and education

At the southern tip of Lake Michigan, an hour’s drive from Chicago, lies one of the country’s most biodiverse national parks. Shoreline birds build their homes along the coastal habitat. Prairie grass, woodlands and wetlands reminiscent of the Everglades …

What’s Working: Lesser-known Colorado agriculture programs are feeling the federal funding freeze too

Quick links: Stalled agriculture programs | SBA changes in Denver | Tipped workers speak out | Take the reader poll | Colorado business briefs Michael Nolan wasn’t holding back in the Facebook post he made Feb. 18 about a hit his conservation district took …

MISSING PERSON ALERT: National Park Service and Montrose County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man at Black ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park staff and the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office staff are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person. 31-year-old Jordan Marsters, of Denver, Colorado, was traveling …

On Our Radar: Historic Savannah property now on national historic places list

The Savannah Powder Magazine, built in 1898 to store dynamite and gunpowder, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Housing Savannah Inc. received a $20,000 grant from the Airbnb Community Fund to support its 2025 Housing Summit. …

‘What’s next?’: West Virginia native loses dream job during National Park Service terminations

In December, Charleston native Ellen Blackwood started her dream as a recreation fee technician at Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine. Just two months later, on Valentine’s Day, that dream was cut short. Blackwood was one of 1,000 newly hired …

A timeline of Trump firings of federal workers…

Since they began just over a month ago, the twists and turns of the federal employee firings have been hard to keep straight. Guided by billionaire Elon Musk and his Department Of Government Efficiency aides, President Donald Trump has spent his first five …

The National Park Service in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, and as such is part of the National Park System. How has recent upheaval in the system affected Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico’s National Parks San Juan National Historic Site is a U.S. National Park as well as a …

Governor Unveils California Jobs First Blueprint

Groundbreaking economic development initiative takes a bottom-up approach to growing priority sectors MARINA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a major statewide economic initiative …

Equestrian Legend Lendon Gray Sweet Briar College Alumna ’71 Honored with USEF Lifetime Achievement Award

Lendon Gray ’71 Honored with USEF Lifetime Achievement Award for Her Impact on Equestrian Sport AMHERST, VA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following decades of riding and service to the equestrian community, Lendon Gray ’71 …

Tea Entrepreneur Ricardo R Matos Revolutionizes Caffeine Industry with Health-Focused Venture

Former energy exec Ricardo R Matos is launching a tea venture that will revolutionize the caffeine industry by combining health benefits with sustainability. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ricardo R Matos, a …

Personal Injury Attorney in Portland Oregon Named To 2025 Oregon Super Lawyers List Fourteenth Year

Michael Colbach, a personal injury attorney located in Portland, has been named to the 2025 Oregon Super Lawyers list as a top personal injury lawyer in Oregon. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Office …

D.O. Cava and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano Celebrate Women Driving Innovation in Wine and Gastronomy

BARCELONA, SPAIN, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month, D.O. Cava and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano are celebrating the remarkable women who continue to grow and transform …

Understanding Roofing Insurance Claims: A Guide for Oklahoma Homeowners

Filing a Roofing Insurance Claim in Oklahoma: Where to Start EDMOND , OK, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma’s unpredictable weather—ranging from hailstorms to high winds—often leaves homeowners dealing with …

Kinze Offers New Configurations, More Fertilizer Options, Display Enhancements, and Hydraulic Doors for 2026

New dual-product fertilizer system on 5900 front fold planter. Fertilizer can be applied at two different rates controlled by the Kinze Blue Vantage® display. WILLIAMSBURG, IA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For model …

Autonomous Driving Roadmaps Level 1-4 of 30 major Carmakers by 2035

Capture Opportunities for New Revenues, Product Innovation & Growth in Autonomous Driving LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto2x publishes a new 200+ page report Autonomous Driving Roadmaps Level 1-4 of 30 …

Congress Annually Forbids Horse Slaughter in U.S. But It’s Failed to Halt Live Exports of the Animals for Slaughter

Time for lawmakers to demand a vote on broadly popular, bipartisan legislation to end the decades-long era of slaughtering American horses in distant countries WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A handful of …

Peralta Associates and Defense Pioneers Innovative Firewatch Services Using Advanced Drone Technology

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peralta Defense Pioneers Innovative Firewatch Services Using Advanced Drone Technology In a groundbreaking move to enhance fire safety and prevention, Peralta Defense is …

Top-Rated Naugle Logging Announces Its Best Logging Services in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan

Top-Notch Naugle Logging: The Best Logging Services in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Ohio’s Leading Logging Experts Delivering Sustainable Timber Solutions. FOSTORIA, OH, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naugle Logging is …

THE EU FAB 6 HOSTS EXCLUSIVE WEBINARS WITH THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS

A series of exclusive online events showcasing the craftmanship and distinctiveness of Italy’s finest PDO and PGI deli meats ROMA, ITALY, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Savour the PDO and PGI wines and deli meats from Europe …

Plasma Feed Market projected to achieve a CAGR of 3.14% to reach US$3.518 billion by 2030

The plasma feed market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.14% from US$3.014 billion in 2025 to US$3.518 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new study published by Knowledge …

Groundbreaking Crop Disaster Recovery Initiative Strengthens Support for Farmers in a Transforming Agricultural Arena

CDR commits to disaster recovery & farmer advocacy. LAKE PLACID, FL, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of recent developments within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the emergence of new entities …

Surging Interest from International Development Community in Meds and Food for Kids’ Localized Model

Delegations Tour Humanitarian NGO in Haiti that Reduces Hunger Despite Funding Challenges and Chaotic Conditions CAP-HAITIEN, HAITI, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meds and Food for Kids (MFK) recently welcomed three international …

Smart Agriculture And Farming Market Booming Worldwide with Latest Trend and Future Scope

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart agriculture and farming, also known as precision farming, leverages advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, big data, robotics, and automation to optimize agricultural …

Shifting Perspectives: A Lunch and Learn Series Focused on Health Equity, Stigma Reduction, and HIV Prevention

Educational Sessions to Address Stigma, HIV Prevention, and Community Health Resources MUSCATINE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stop HIV Iowa, in partnership with Muscatine County Public Health, presents “Shifting …

Golden Hoof Pony Club Joins Forces with Vietnam Equestrian Club to Expand Horsemanship in Central Vietnam

Horseback Riding In Da Nang And Hoi An Vietnam DA NANG, HOI AN, VIETNAM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Golden Hoof Pony Club, a well-established equestrian club in Hoi An, is excited to announce its partnership with the Vietnam …

Abogados de Accidentes - Razi Law Group - Ofrecer Servicios Legales Profesional

Equipo de abogados de accidentes ayudar gente en ofreciendo servicios legales profesional LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Razi Law Group entiende que enfrentar un accidente puede ser una experiencia …

2Blades and Bayer Continue Partnership to Combat Soybean Rust, a Leading Threat to Global Soybean Production

This project builds on successful collaborations on soybean between 2Blades and Bayer that began in 2018. EVANSTON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2Blades and Bayer have announced a new partnership to tackle Soybean …