Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Zinke started the morning by participating in a meeting with the Katahdin Chamber of Commerce and several local officials at the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket, Maine. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/readout-day-3-secretary-zinkes-trip-new-england
Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretary took a canoe trip on the Penobscot River and ended the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the Lunksoos Camp. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/readout-day-2-secretary-zinkes-visit-katahdin-woods-and-waters-national-monument
Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretary began the day at the National Congress of American Indians mid year annual conference at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/readout-day-1-secretary-zinkes-trip-new-england
Published by the Department of the Interior The funds, which are distributed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, support critical state conservation and outdoor recreation projects. They are derived from excise taxes paid by the hunting, shooting, boating and angling industries on firearms, bows and ammunition and sport fishing tackle, some boat engines and small […]
Published by the Department of the Interior With wide-open spaces and low light pollution, public lands are the perfect place for viewing the total solar eclipse, and we’re sharing advice for safely witnessing this awesome moment. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/2017-total-solar-eclipse-viewing-tips
Published by the Department of the Interior In May, Secretary Zinke traveled to Utah and held a four-day listening tour across the state to learn more about Bears Ears National Monument and the neighboring Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-submits-45-day-interim-report-bears-ears-national-monument-and-extends
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretaries Ryan Zinke, Sonny Perdue visit NIFC Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/teaming-fight-wildfires
Published by the Department of the Interior The wildfire location data-sharing initiative addresses a growing problem of private drone incursions over wildland fires. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-expands-information-sharing-initiative-prevent-drone-incursions
Published by the Department of the Interior Prior to his appointment, Sheehan served as Director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Service. Sheehan has more than 25 years of experience with the State of Utah working in wildlife and natural resource management. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-ryan-zinke-appoints-utahs-greg-sheehan-deputy-director-us-fish-and-wildlife
Published by the Department of the Interior A whirlwind tour of the nations’s biggest state Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/ride-along-secretary-zinke-through-alaska-0
Published by the Department of the Interior Following the events, the secretaries sent a memorandum to wildland fire leadership highlighting the importance of inter-departmental collaboration in protecting communities and managing public lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretaries-zinke-and-perdue-stress-inter-departmental-collaboration-wildfire-season
Published by the Department of the Interior Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will speak to a group of land managers, private landowners, university staff, and the media about federal forestry and land management at Boise State University. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/tomorrow-secretaries-perdue-and-zinke-speak-about-forestry-issues-and-policies-boise
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior is in charge of all energy development on federal lands, including oil, gas, coal, wind, geothermal, and other sources, as well as oil, gas and wind on the Outer Continental Shelf. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-applauds-president-trumps-action-restore-americas-energy-destiny
Published by the Department of the Interior As we get ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trail System next year, now is the perfect time to explore the nearly 60,000 miles of trails that honor our country’s diverse landscape and history. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/findyourway-americas-scenic-and-historic-trails
Published by the Department of the Interior Help us celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and the Wild & Scenic Rivers acts in 2018. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/findyourway-audio-described
Published by the Department of the Interior The order calls for the lawful review and development of a revised Integrated Activity Plan for the NPR-A that strikes an appropriate statutory balance of promoting development while protecting surface resources; and, an evaluation, under the existing Integrated Activity Plan, on efficiently and effectively maximizing the tracts offered for […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Help us celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and the Wild & Scenic Rivers acts in 2018. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/findyourway
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced that Steve Wackowski will serve as his Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs based out of Anchorage. Zinke made the announcement in Anchorage as part of his current tour of Alaska. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-names-steve-wackowski-senior-advisor-alaska-affairs
Published by the Department of the Interior Honoring all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/memorial-day-honoring-fallen-0
Published by the Department of the Interior Hires include key positions including the Chief of Staff to the Secretary, Associate Deputy Secretary, Principal Deputy Solicitor, and two Principal Deputy Assistant Secretaries among others. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-19-new-hires