White House Council on Native American Affairs Discusses Interagency Effort to Protect and Increase Access to Indigenous Sacred Sites

March 9, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) convened an engagement session with Tribal leaders and Native Hawaiian Organizations today focused on implementing a new interagency initiative to improve the protection of and access to Indigenous sacred sites through enhanced and improved interdepartmental coordination, collaboration and action. Read […]

Martha Williams Sworn In as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Martha Williams was sworn in as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service by Secretary Deb Haaland today. Martha has been serving as Principal Deputy Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service since January 20, 2021, exercising the delegable authority of the Director. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/martha-williams-sworn-director-fish-and-wildlife-service

White House Announces Nominee to Lead US Geological Survey

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The White House today announced the intent to nominate David Applegate as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). David is currently the Associate Director for Natural Hazards, exercising the delegated authority of the Director. The nomination will now be considered by the U.S. Senate. Read the full article […]

Interior Department Begins Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Build Ecosystem Resilience, Habitat Restoration in Klamath Basin

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for restoration activities that address high-priority Klamath Basin challenges in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-begins-implementation-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-investments

During Ohio Visit, Secretary Haaland Highlights Infrastructure Investments to Plug Orphaned Wells, Restore Wildlife Habitats

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in Ohio for the second day today to meet with elected officials, community leaders, and Department employees to highlight infrastructure investments that are helping to preserve, protect and restore Ohio’s lands and waters. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/during-ohio-visit-secretary-haaland-highlights-infrastructure-investments-plug

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $144 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Revitalize Coal Communities

March 4, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior During a visit to Ohio today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced more than $144 million is available to states and Tribes for abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation efforts in fiscal year 2022. Read the full article […]

Interior Department Welcomes Additional Biden-Harris Appointees

March 3, 2022 / 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 newest members of agency leadership working to fulfill our mission to steward America’s public lands and waters, pursue environmental justice, and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-welcomes-additional-biden-harris-appointees-march-2022

Secretary Haaland Highlights Infrastructure Investments in Tribal Economies, Ecosystem Restoration in Connecticut Visit

March 2, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior On the heels of the State of the Union, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today visited Connecticut, where she highlighted the Department’s commitment to implement investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal communities and ecosystem restoration and resilience efforts. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-infrastructure-investments-tribal-economies-ecosystem

Biden-Harris Administration Sets Offshore Energy Records with $4.37 Billion in Winning Bids for Wind Sale

February 25, 2022 / 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 results of the nation’s highest-grossing competitive offshore energy lease sale in history, including oil and gas lease sales, with the New York Bight offshore wind sale. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-sets-offshore-energy-records-437-billion-winning-bids-wind

In Arizona Visit, Secretary Haaland Highlights Interior’s Commitment to Indian Country, Investments in Water and Drought Resilience

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo traveled to Phoenix, Arizona this week to underscore the Department of the Interior’s commitment to Indian Country and the historic investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address the Western water crisis. Read […]

Tribes to Receive $1.7 Billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Following a trip to the Gila River Indian Community with members of the Arizona congressional delegation today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the Department’s plan to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using historic funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/tribes-receive-17-billion-president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-fulfill

Interior Department Launches Interagency Working Group on Mining Reform

February 22, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that it will launch a new interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations and permitting policies in the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-launches-interagency-working-group-mining-reform

Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Remove “Sq___” from Federal Lands

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a list of candidate replacement names for more than 660 geographic features with the name “squaw,” which was officially declared a derogatory term as a result of Secretary’s Order 3404.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-next-steps-remove-sq-federal-lands

Secretary Haaland, Colorado Leaders Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Build New USGS Research Building

February 18, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Colorado leaders today announced $167 million in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been allocated to replace deteriorating laboratories used by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey working on critical energy and mineral programs. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-colorado-leaders-announce-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding

Interior Department Takes Action to Foster Equity and Inclusion Across Its Bureaus

February 17, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today established the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Council to incorporate these practices into the Department’s work across its many bureaus. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-takes-action-foster-equity-and-inclusion-across-its-bureaus

Interior and Agriculture Departments Invite Nominations for Federal Council to Support Hunting, Conservation Efforts

February 17, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture announced they are opening a nominations period to find qualified individuals to fill current member vacancies in the newly re-established a Federal Advisory Committee to advance wildlife and habitat conservation efforts and to encourage partnership with sporting conservation organizations. Read the full […]

During Alabama Visit, Secretary Haaland Highlights Efforts to Advance Equity and Justice

February 16, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Alabama today as part of a week-long multi-state tour to explore how the Department of the Interior can help tell America’s story. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/during-alabama-visit-secretary-haaland-highlights-efforts-advance-equity-and-justice

Interior Department Releases Blueprints for Implementing Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

February 16, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Several bureaus across the Department of the Interior submitted to Congress their fiscal year 2022 blueprints for implementing President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this week. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-releases-blueprints-implementing-bipartisan-infrastructure-law

Secretary Zinke Will Lead U.S. Delegation to the 30th Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru

August 29, 2018 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Zinke will lead a high-level U.S. government delegation to the 30th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Session with Forum Dialogue Partners on September 4, 2018 in Nauru. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-will-lead-us-delegation-30th-pacific-islands-forum-nauru

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