Published by the Department of the Interior The Center serves as an important portal into DOI and the bureaus are developing an increased understanding and appreciation for the role non-federal capital will play in supporting conservation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/looking-back-first-year-nric
Published by the Department of the Interior The newly acquired lands are integral to the park and are highly valued for their scenic and resource values, providing key habitat for wildlife such as elk, bison, pronghorn, moose, deer, grizzly bears, wolves and sage grouse. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-governor-mead-celebrate-protection-important-land-within-grand
Published by the Department of the Interior Citing broad concerns from thousands of public comments and input about potential impacts of mining on the wilderness area’s watershed, fish and wildlife, and the nearly $45 million recreation economy, the agencies today took actions that denied an application for renewal of two hard rock mineral leases in the […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Jewell joined youth conservation corps members at the American YouthWorks headquarters to make the announcement – which includes $39,000 for the Texas Conservation Corps – and to hear directly from corps members on how their service has benefited them. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-grants-put-young-people-work-public-lands
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior Department is meeting complex water challenges by pursuing new, creative ideas and solutions that address the effects of climate change on water resources, improve drought resiliency and long-term water management strategies, and help to ensure stable and secure water supplies for future generations. Read the full article […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior is leading a nationwide movement to inspire millions of young people to play, learn, serve and work in America’s great outdoors. For the long-term health of our economy and our nation’s public lands, it’s critical that we establish deep, meaningful connections between young people — from every background […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Founded in 1981, American YouthWorks provides young people with opportunities to build careers, strengthen communities and improve the environment through education, on-the-job training and service to others. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-continue-nationwide-tour-major-youth-initiative-announcement-austin
Published by the Department of the Interior With approximately 24,000 attendees last year, the AGU’s annual Fall Meeting is the largest Earth and space science meeting in the world and presents an opportunity to discuss the latest discoveries, trends and challenges. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-keynote-remarks-american-geophysical-union-fall-meeting-san
Published by the Department of the Interior The MOU establishes specific objectives for onshore and offshore renewable energy development on federal and state lands and waters, directing Interior and California agencies to take the necessary actions to achieve these goals. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-milestones-spur-renewable-energy-and-transmission-west
Published by the Department of the Interior The lands acquired today by the National Park Service are integral to the park and are highly valued for their scenic and resource values, providing key habitat for wildlife such as elk, bison, pronghorn, moose, deer, grizzly bears, wolves, and sage grouse. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-governor-mead-protect-key-land-grand-teton-national-park
Published by the Department of the Interior 8 years, 75,000 acres, and one big(ger) voice Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-december-9-2016
Published by the Department of the Interior During a visit to the Swinomish Tribe, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor today announced the publication of an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Advanced Notice) to comprehensively update the regulations governing trade occurring within Indian country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-seeks-tribal-guidance-proposal-update-business-operation
Published by the Department of the Interior To highlight a few moments and mark some of the remarkable progress the Interior Department has made in Indian Country over the past four years, check out this photo gallery featuring Secretary Jewell and the people she’s met during her time in Native communities across America. Read the full […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Following a hike in the national monument, Secretary Jewell will co-host a roundtable with the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce to discuss the economic importance of protecting public lands and national monuments. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-continues-nationwide-tour-organ-mountains-desert-peaks-national
Published by the Department of the Interior The proposed rule provides standards for a coordinated approach to the management of paleontological resources on lands managed by four DOI Bureaus. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/proposed-joint-fossil-regulation-announced-interior-departments-managed-lands
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell, Deputy Secretary Mike Connor and other senior Interior Administration officials will embark on a two-week nationwide tour to highlight progress the nation has made during the last eight years to: protect our nation’s lands, waters and wildlife; restore the nation-to-nation relationship with Native Americans and Alaska Natives; […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Today’s action helps protect a spectacular area of eastern Tennessee that is critical to the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation economy, provides valuable fish and wildlife habitat and supports a healthy watershed. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-decision-protect-75000-acres-eastern-tennessee-mountains
Published by the Department of the Interior As part of President Obama’s commitment to strengthening Indian Country, Secretary Jewell will be joined by the newly-appointed Bureau of Indian Affairs Director Bruce Loudermilk and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Director Tony Dearman for a visit to the Acoma Pueblo, west of Albuquerque. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-kick-nationwide-tour-highlighting-nations-progress-conservation
Published by the Department of the Interior The Army’s announcement underscores that tribal rights are essential components of the analysis to be undertaken in the environmental impact statement going forward. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-secretary-jewell-statement-support-us-army-decision-related-dakota-access
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior Secretary Sally Jewell yesterday joined Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Chiefs of five American Indian tribes to recognize the acquisition of a major American Indian site in Virginia. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-governor-mcauliffe-recognize-major-addition-national-park-system