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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)

Brainard Lake Gets a New Look

Photo of Brainard Lake in August with snow-capped peaks in the backgroundBrainard 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

three law enforcement officers carry bunches of marijuana plants uphill to be removed and destroyedForest Service Law Enforcement eradicates an illegally grown marijuana (.pdf) on a national forest. 

Forest Service You Tube ChannelAre you "in the know" about illegal marijuana grow sites on public land?

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This Month in Forest Service History

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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White-Nose Syndrome in Bats: Interim Response Strategy

Two hibernating bats with white-nose syndrome.

White-nose syndrome is a fungal disease that has killed more than 1 million bats across the notheast and mid-Atlantic U.S. in the last 4 years and continues unchecked.  It has not been found in Arizona or New Mexico. We are working together with many state, federal and private organizations to protect our bats and cave resources. This includes starting decontamination procedures for National Forest lands; and white-nose syndrome surveillance for early detection of the disease.


Four Forest Restoration Initiative

Landscape, Kaibab National Forest

Four national forests are actively engaged in a collaborative, landscape-scale initiative designed to restore fire-adapted ecosystems in the Southwestern Region. Those forests are the Kaibab, Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto. Together with a diverse group of stakeholders, including members of local, county and state governments, organizations, institutions environmental groups, and industry representatives, the four forest supervisors and Four Forest Restoration Initiative team members are working to collaboratively plan and carry out landscape-scale restoration of ponderosa pine forests in northern Arizona.