Secretary Zinke Praises President Trump and Congress for Authorizing Palau Compact Agreement in FY 2018 NDAA

December 13, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today thanked President Trump and commended the U.S. Congress for including authorization for the Palau Compact Review Agreement in the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-zinke-praises-president-trump-and-congress-authorizing-palau-compact-agreement-fy

Secretary Zinke Sends Nearly $20 Million in Timber Dollars to Rural Oregon, Doubles Down on Commitment to Future Harvests

November 30, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced today that the Bureau of Land Management will issue payments totaling $19.5 million to 18 counties in western Oregon, which includes $1.4 million previously sequestered funds. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-sends-nearly-20-million-timber-dollars-rural-oregon-doubles-down

Interior Department FY2017 Energy Disbursements Grow by $1 Billion to $7.11 Billion Under President Trump

November 30, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced today that Interior’s disbursements from mineral and energy production on Federal and American Indian lands and offshore areas totaled $7.11 billion in Fiscal Year 2017, an increase of nearly $1 billion over the previous year. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-fy2017-energy-disbursements-grow-1-billion-711-billion-under

Interior Executes Water Rights Settlement Agreement with Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians

November 29, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Agreement quantifies the water rights claims for the Pechanga Band in Southern California’s Temecula Valley, which had been pending in an adjudication dating back to the 1950s; resolves potential liability for both the United States and other parties; and establishes a cooperative and efficient water management regime involving […]

San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico Reopening Areas to Visitors

November 21, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The National Park Service is an important tourism factor in Puerto Rico, generating more than $100 million in economic activity every year for the island. In 2016, more than 1.4 million people visited NPS sites in Puerto Rico, spurring more than $85 million in visitor spending. Read the full […]

Engravings added to U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial to honor service in Afghanistan and Iraq

November 21, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The names and dates of principal U.S. Marine Corps campaigns and battles are engraved at the base of the Marine Corps War Memorial as well as the Corps motto, “Semper Fidelis,” which means “always faithful” in Latin. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/engravings-added-us-marine-corps-war-memorial-honor-service-afghanistan-and-iraq

National Parks to reopen in U.S. Virgin Islands following hurricanes

November 20, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The National Park Service is an important economic engine in the U.S. Virgin Islands, attracting more than a half a million visitors in 2016 and supporting 900 jobs in the community. Visitors spent $70 million and helped support $34 million in labor and more than $90 million in economic […]

Statement from Secretary Ryan Zinke on the Importing of Elephant Trophies

November 20, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Africa, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Zinke issued the statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent decision to allow the import of elephant hunting trophies from two African nations. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/statement-secretary-ryan-zinke-importing-elephant-trophies

DOI Announces Approval of Transmission Line Project in Oregon and Idaho

November 17, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project will provide additional electrical capacity between the Pacific Northwest and the Intermountain West regions. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/doi-announces-approval-transmission-line-project-oregon-and-idaho

“Finally!” Secretary Zinke welcomes confirmation of Reclamation Nominee

November 17, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brenda Burman as the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/finally-secretary-zinke-welcomes-confirmation-reclamation-nominee

Readout of Meeting between U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Governor Mapp of the U.S. Virgin Islands

November 16, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretary and Governor Mapp discussed many topics and concerns regarding hurricane relief, such as the re-opening of Virgin Islands National Park on the Island of St. John. Governor Mapp outlined the robust recovery effort taking place, and gave first hand accounts of how the Virgin Islands are clearing […]

Nonprofit Sought to Coordinate U.S.A.’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration

November 15, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The commission was established by Congress last year to coordinate and facilitate activities in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/nonprofit-sought-coordinate-usas-250th-anniversary-commemoration

Secretary Zinke Applauds President Trump’s Nomination of Tim Petty for Interior Department

November 14, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Assistant Secretary for Water and Science is responsible for overseeing the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-applauds-president-trumps-nomination-tim-petty-interior-department

Secretary Zinke Continues Commitment to Hiring Military Veterans

November 9, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The four veterans join Zinke’s Chief of Staff, several senior appointees, and more than 11,000 veterans who are career civil servants​ at the Department​.​  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-continues-commitment-hiring-military-veterans

Secretary Zinke Announces the Creation of the International Wildlife Conservation Council

November 8, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Council will advise the Secretary of the Interior on the benefits that international recreational hunting has on foreign wildlife and habitat conservation, anti-poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking programs, and other ways in which international hunting benefits human populations in these areas. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-creation-international-wildlife-conservation-council

Honoring Native American Code Talkers

November 7, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior In World War I and World War II, Native American soldiers, sailors and marines used their native languages to develop codes that could not be broken. Those men became known as Code Talkers and their courage and creativity saved many American lives. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/honoring-native-american-code-talkers

Secretary Zinke announces Creation of the “Made in America” Recreation Advisory Committee

November 7, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Committee will advise the Secretary of the Interior on public-private partnerships across all public lands, with the goal of expanding access to and improving infrastructure on public lands and waterways. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-creation-made-america-recreation-advisory-committee

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November 1, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior It’s time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures and important contributions of our nation’s first people. Interior works to honor the nation’s trust responsibilities and special commitments to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/celebrate-native-american-heritage-month

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