Manatee Reclassified from Endangered to Threatened as Habitat Improves and Population Expands – Existing Federal Protections Remain in Place

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The downlisting comes after diverse conservation efforts and collaborations by Florida and other manatee states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Caribbean nations, public and private organizations and citizens, there have been notable increases in manatee populations and improvements in its habitat.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/manatee-reclassified-endangered-threatened-habitat-improves-and-population-expands

Secretary Zinke to Make Official Visit to U.S. Virgin Islands Marking 100th Anniversary of Islands’ Transfer to the United States

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretary will join Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and other dignitaries and meet with USVI Gov. Kenneth Mapp, speak at official March 31 ceremonies on St. Croix and St. Thomas, and participate in various centennial activities.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-zinke-make-official-visit-us-virgin-islands-marking-100th-anniversary

Secretary Zinke Takes Immediate Action to Advance American Energy Independence

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

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed two secretarial orders to advance American energy independence. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-takes-immediate-action-advance-american-energy-independence

Secretary Zinke at Glacier National Park

March 28, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior These photographs are from a visit by Secretary Ryan Zinke at Glacier National Park, Montana where he spoke with the Park’s staff.  The Secretary met with members of the Blackfoot Indian Tribe and Mr. Zinke received a blessing from the Tribe. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/photos/secretary-zinke-glacier-national-park

Secretary Zinke to host media call about lifting the coal moratorium and American energy independence

March 28, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke will host a media call regarding recent actions taken by President Trump and the Department of the Interior to lift the moratorium on federal coal leases and other actions to bolster American energy independence. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-zinke-host-media-call-about-lifting-coal-moratorium-and-american-energy

Secretary Zinke Statement in Support of President Trump’s American Energy Executive Order

March 28, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Executive Order calls on the Secretary of the Interior to review the Bureau of Land Management’s 2016 moratorium on new coal leases on federal land and also review three final rules from the Department regarding oil and gas production on both federal and private land and the outer […]

Successful Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Yields $275 Million in High Bids on 913,542 Acres in Central Planning Area

March 22, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior BOEM estimates the lease sale could result in the production of 460 to 890 million barrels of oil, and 1.9 trillion cubic feet to 3.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/successful-gulf-mexico-lease-sale-yields-275-million-high-bids-913542-acres-central

DOI Announces $3.74 Million to 12 States for Species Recovery

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Species to benefit from CRI funding include the Miami blue butterfly, ocelots, Puritan tiger beetles, masked bobwhite and spectacled eiders. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/doi-announces-374-million-12-states-species-recovery

Interior Department Auctions Over 122,000 Acres Offshore Kitty Hawk, North Carolina for Wind Energy Development

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

Published by the Department of the Interior BOEM has been working with the North Carolina Renewable Energy Task Force since 2010 to identify an area of sufficient size for offshore wind development, while avoiding ecologically sensitive areas and multiple use conflicts. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-auctions-over-122000-acres-offshore-kitty-hawk-north-carolina-wind

President Trump Requests $11.6 Billion for Interior Department’s FY 2018 Budget

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The President’s budget blueprint prioritizes strengthening America’s energy security by increasing funding for programs that support responsible development of oil, natural gas, coal and renewable energy on public lands and offshore waters. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/president-trump-requests-116-billion-interior-departments-fy-2018-budget

Secretary Zinke Issues Lease for 56 Million Tons of Coal in Central Utah

March 15, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior It is estimated to contain more than 55 million tons of recoverable, high-energy-producing coal. The bid of $22,850,000 by Canyon Fuel Company, LLC (Canyon Fuel) was determined to be the high and acceptable bid ensuring fair market value of the coal. Greens Hollow holds a lease adjacent to the […]

Secretary Zinke Celebrates 114 Years of National Wildlife Refuge System

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

Published by the Department of the Interior National wildlife refuges are a national network of public conservation lands which provide access for hunting, fishing, education, and recreation opportunities as well as vital habitat for thousands of species. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-celebrates-114-years-national-wildlife-refuge-system

Celebrating 114 Years of the National Wildlife Refuge System

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

Published by the Department of the Interior More than 50 million people visit refuges every year, creating economic booms for local communities. These visitors generated nearly $2.4 billion in consumer spending and supported over 35,000 local jobs. Find a wildlife refuge near you to witness the curious behavior of mammals, hear the sweet melodies of birds, […]

193rd Anniversary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs

March 10, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The BIA is just one part of Interior that serves the nation’s federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, their reservations, communities, and members. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/193rd-anniversary-bureau-indian-affairs

First 10 Days: Praise for Secretary Ryan Zinke and the Interior Department

March 10, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Ryan Zinke was sworn-in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior on March 1, 2017. He immediately got to work, expanding access to America’s public lands and demonstrating his commitment to the issues facing Native American communities.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/first-10-days-praise-secretary-ryan-zinke-and-interior-department

Secretary Zinke Announces Record Visitation to America’s National Parks

March 10, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Zinke made the announcement during a stop at Glacier National Park where he received a traditional spiritual blessing from members of the Blackfeet Nation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-record-visitation-americas-national-parks

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