Kentucky Park Prepares Return of Ancient Native Remains

2026-04606 — Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves

The National Park Service wants to update rules about hunting, trapping, and fishing in Alaska’s national preserves to bring back long-standing practices that support both state and federal laws. These changes affect hunters, trappers, and anyone using Alaska park lands, aiming to balance access and conservation. You’ve got until April 9, 2026, to share your thoughts—no money changes are expected, just clearer, fairer rules.

2026-09583 — Request for Nominations for the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission

The National Park Service is looking for awesome people to join the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. If you live in or love the Mount Desert Island area or nearby towns, this is your chance to help shape the park’s future! Send your nomination by June 15, 2026, and get ready to make a difference without any pay but with plenty of pride.

2026-09558 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking the public to share their thoughts on historic places nominated for the National Register before May 2, 2026. If you care about preserving cool old buildings or sites, now’s your chance to speak up by May 28, 2026. This process helps decide which places get special recognition, but it doesn’t cost you anything to join in!

2026-09407 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of California, Davis, Davis, CA

UC Davis plans to return three special Native American baskets to the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe and related groups starting June 11, 2026. These baskets are important cultural items connected to the Hoopa Valley and Tsnungwe people. No big costs or risks are expected, but the university is making sure everything is safe and respectful.

2026-09401 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan has finished checking its collection and found Native American ancestral remains linked to certain tribes. These remains can be returned to the tribes starting June 11, 2026. This process helps honor Native American heritage and involves no costs or risks to the public.

2026-08948 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking for your thoughts on historic places nominated before April 18, 2026, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving history, now’s your chance to comment by May 21, 2026. This process helps protect important sites without costing you a dime but could impact communities by recognizing their special landmarks.

Previous: 2026-06358 — Notice of Inventory Completion: South Dakota State Historical Society Archaeological Research Center, Rapid City, SD

The South Dakota State Historical Society Archaeological Research Center has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related items. These remains belong to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota. Starting May 4, 2026, these remains and objects can be returned to the tribes, helping honor their heritage and culture.

Next: 2026-06360 — Notice of Inventory Completion: Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL

The Florida Department of State finished checking and identifying two Native American human remains found in 1957. These remains are linked to several Native American tribes, and they can be returned to the tribes starting May 4, 2026. If you want to request the return, you need to contact the Florida Department of State soon.