Published by the Department of the Interior Interior’s mission is vast and wide ranging — covering everything from protecting America’s wildlife and natural and cultural treasures to providing mapping, geological, hydrological and biological science for the nation and powering our energy future. That means we need a diverse team of hardworking, talented employees performing many different […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Since it began making offers in 2013, the Land Buy-Back Program has paid more than $1 billion to landowners and restored the equivalent of nearly 1.9 million acres of land to tribal governments. The Land Buy-Back Program was created to implement the historic Cobell settlement. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/10-quotes-reflection-elouise-cobell-about-historic-cobell-settlement
Published by the Department of the Interior The Buy-Back Program implements the land consolidation component of the Cobell Settlement, which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional interests in trust from willing sellers at fair market value. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/deputy-secretary-connor-announces-land-buy-back-program-sales-exceed-1-billion
Published by the Department of the Interior The grants will assist nine states, two Indian tribes and a local government prepare nominations of properties representing Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, women and LGBTQ Americans. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-grants-underrepresented-communities-through-historic-0
Published by the Department of the Interior Exit memorandum — to lay out our shared record of progress on these issues, as well as a vision for how we, as a nation, can carry forward this positive momentum in the years to come. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/exit-memo
Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretarial Order issued today provides direction for the Department, and particularly Reclamation and FWS, with scientific support and technical advice from the USGS, to complete the technical, scientific, and analytical work necessary to make permitting, regulatory, and other decisions associated with various water initiatives. Read the full article […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Buy-Back Program implements the land consolidation component of the Cobell Settlement, which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional interests in trust or restricted land from willing sellers at fair market value. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/deputy-secretary-connor-continue-nationwide-tour-visit-navajo-nation-announce-land
Published by the Department of the Interior National parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands are some of the most beautiful places in America, and we love hearing about your adventures on social media. These 7 tips for using social media on public lands will keep you safe while still having fun. Read the full article […]
Published by the Department of the Interior As fire seasons continue to burn hotter, drier and longer, Secretary Jewell will also highlight the need for greater collaborative action to enhance community resilience against these risks and strengthen federal firefighter safety and preparedness. Secretary Jewell has called on Congress to fix how the federal government budgets for […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Today President Obama designated the Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah and the Gold Butte National Monument in southeastern Nevada. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretaries-jewell-vilsack-applaud-presidents-designation-new-national-monuments-utah
Published by the Department of the Interior Safeguarding streams, protecting the Arctic & Atlantic, helping jaguars recover Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-december-23-2016
Published by the Department of the Interior The world’s wildlife is under siege. Over the past four decades, wildlife populations have declined by nearly 60 percent on average, and projections indicate that by 2020, vertebrate populations may have declined by two-thirds in the previous half century as a result of climate change, habitat loss, and – […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The withdrawal does not restrict other uses of these federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, and will help to sustain commercial and recreational fisheries in the Atlantic to support fishing-dependent communities, as well as the harvest of marine resources on which many Alaska Native communities rely for subsistence […]
Published by the Department of the Interior “The Centennial Act is part of our contribution to preserve the legacy of some of our Nation’s greatest treasures for generations to come.” Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-statement-passing-landmark-centennial-legislation
Published by the Department of the Interior After an extensive and transparent public process, Interior today released final regulations to prevent or minimize impacts to surface water and groundwater from coal mining. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-finalizes-stream-protection-rule-safeguard-communities-coal-mining
Published by the Department of the Interior Pumping up western power, protecting Grand Teton, giving the gift of awesome Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-december-16-2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Growing up in the number one fishing port in the nation can leave quite an impact on a person: you gain a certain admiration for the seas and all they provide. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/protecting-my-home
Published by the Department of the Interior Over the past 8 years, BOEM has fostered offshore renewable energy development through a collaborative state-federal process to identify Wind Energy Areas and hold competitive lease sales. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-auctions-over-79000-acres-offshore-new-york-wind-energy
Published by the Department of the Interior The Colorado River Basin is just one area where the Department is working with its partners to address water conservation and other water-saving strategies. Today’s WaterSMART report and data visualization tool details progress made since 2010 to improve water conservation and help water-resource managers narrow the gap between water […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Since the Program began making offers in December 2013, more than $950 million has been paid to individual landowners and the equivalent of about 1.7 million acres of land has been transferred to Tribal governments. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-agreements-tribes-implement-land-buy-back-program-now-total-40