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Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day originally known as "Decoration Day"
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day -- a time set aside to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War by decorating their graves with flowers. The first Decoration Day was observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War. On that day, the largest known ceremony was held at Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington D.C. (more on White House Blog)
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Brainard Lake Gets a New Look
 Brainard Lake is a popular spot with recreationists, both in the winter and summer. Thanks to ARRA funds it's got a new look and also new features that improves visitor safety and protection for the resource.
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Public Land Increasingly Popular for Growing Illegal Marijuana
 Forest Service Law Enforcement eradicates an illegally grown marijuana (.pdf) on a national forest.
Are you "in the know" about illegal marijuana grow sites on public land?
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May 3, 1911 - "How Counting Sheep Saved the Forest Service" (leaving FS website) also known as U.S. v. Grimaud. -courtesy of Peeling Back the Bark and Char Miller.
May 10, 1872 - The Mining Law of 1872, also known as the General Mining Act of 1872, passed by the U.S. Congress. Interested in learning more about historic mining in Colorado - Check out the GMUG National Forest Special Heritage Places or follow the link to this month in FS history.
May 12, 1905 - Gunnison Forest Reserve, Colorado, established by President Theodore Roosevelt, Proclamation #553.
May 15 - USDA celebrates 150 years
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helen's erupts. Link to Mount St. Helen's website.
May 22, 1902 - Medicine Bow Forest Reserve, Wyoming, established by President Theodore Roosevelt, Proclamation #474. More information at this month in FS history.
May 22, 1902 - Enlargement of Big Horn Forest Reserves, President Theodore Roosevelt, Proclamation #475. More information at this month in FS history.
May 28 - Memorial Day also known as "Decoration Day"
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