Assistant Secretary Cantor Completes Pacific Tour of Hawaiʻi, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

January 26, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor today wrapped up a trip to Hawai’i, Guam and Saipan. Her visit included valuable opportunities to highlight U.S. investments, the importance of partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, and the Biden-Harris administration’s recently launched first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, […]

Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed

January 26, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Biden-Harris administration took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-protects-boundary-waters-area-watershed

Infrastructure Coordinator Stachelberg Kicks Off Tour to Highlight Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments

January 20, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Fresh Water, Government, Louisiana, United States Department of the Interior, Water Challenges

Published by the Department of the Interior Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Winnie Stachelberg kicked off a tour this week to highlight investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/infrastructure-coordinator-stachelberg-kicks-tour-highlight-bipartisan-infrastructure

Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Transmission Line, Delivering Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy to Millions of Americans

January 20, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Vice President Harris, Secretary of the Interior Haaland, Secretary of Energy Granholm, and National Climate Advisor Zaidi today celebrated the groundbreaking of Ten West Link, a new 500kV high voltage transmission line that will connect Southern California and Central Arizona.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-celebrates-groundbreaking-new-transmission-line-delivering

Interior Department Finalizes Offshore Wind Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

January 17, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced the transfer of regulations governing offshore renewable energy activities from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-finalizes-offshore-wind-safety-and-environmental-responsibilities

Assistant Secretary Trujillo Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Drought Resilience Investments in Colorado

January 13, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Trujillo wrapped up a visit to Colorado today, where she highlighted investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in drought resilience. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-trujillo-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-drought

Interior Department Takes Steps to Strengthen Offshore Clean Energy Development

January 12, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will publish a proposed rule to update regulations for clean energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-takes-steps-strengthen-offshore-clean-energy-development

Interior Department Completes Vote to Remove Derogatory Names from Five Locations

January 12, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-completes-vote-remove-derogatory-names-five-locations

Elizabeth Klein Named Director of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

January 10, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that Elizabeth (Liz) Klein has been named Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/elizabeth-klein-named-director-bureau-ocean-energy-management

Secretary Haaland Establishes Orphaned Wells Program Office to Implement Historic Investments from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

January 10, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, climate change, Conservation, District of Columbia, Fresh Water, Government, Native Americans, United States Department of the Interior, Water Challenges

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland today issued a Secretary’s Order to establish an Orphaned Wells Program Office to ensure effective implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic investment in orphaned well clean up. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-establishes-orphaned-wells-program-office-implement-historic

Interior Department Welcomes Significant Progress for Indian Water Rights Settlements

January 5, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today celebrated significant progress by the 117th Congress to advance settlements of Indian water rights claims and to protect Tribal sovereignty.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-welcomes-significant-progress-indian-water-rights-settlements

Secretary Haaland Leads U.S. Delegation for Inauguration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

January 1, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland today led the official Presidential Delegation of the United States to the presidential Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-leads-us-delegation-inauguration-brazilian-president-luiz-inacio

Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $84 Million in 36 Drought Resiliency Projects

December 22, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced a $84.7 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help the West prepare and respond to the challenges of drought. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-invests-more-84-million-36-drought-resiliency-projects

Department of the Interior Releases Multiagency Strategy for Preventing Imminent Extinction of Hawaiʻi Forest Birds 

December 15, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a multiagency strategy that seeks to prevent imminent extinction of Hawaiian forest birds imperiled by mosquito-borne avian malaria. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-releases-multiagency-strategy-preventing-imminent-extinction

Deputy Secretary Beaudreau Announces $228 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

December 14, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Deputy Secretary Beaudreau announced $228 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management in fiscal year 2023. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/deputy-secretary-beaudreau-announces-228-million-wildfire-mitigation-and-resilience

During Visit to Klamath River, Secretary Haaland Announces Four Tribal Water Projects

December 8, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior announced today that four Tribal water projects in Oregon and California’s Klamath River Basin will receive $5.8 million to mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/during-visit-klamath-river-secretary-haaland-announces-four-tribal-water-projects

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $2.3 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Catalyze Economic Revitalization in Alaska and Texas

December 8, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The administration today announced $2.3 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned mine lands in Alaska and Texas. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-more-23-million-create-good-paying-union-jobs

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Winners of California Offshore Wind Energy Auction

December 7, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced results from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s wind energy auction for five leases offshore California. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-winners-california-offshore-wind-energy-auction

Secretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West

December 5, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today Secretary Haaland and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Daniel-Davis announced new efforts to support solar energy development on public lands across the West.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-new-steps-accelerate-solar-energy-development-public-lands

Departments of the Interior, Agriculture Advance Mining Reforms Aimed at Protecting and Empowering Tribal Communities

December 1, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior and Agriculture today announced that the agencies are implementing new policy recommendations to protect Tribal interests from the impacts of mining.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/departments-interior-agriculture-advance-mining-reforms-aimed-protecting-and

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