Joint Statement from Department of Justice, Department of the Army and Department of the Interior Regarding D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

October 10, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior We appreciate the D.C. Circuit’s opinion. We continue to respect the right to peaceful protest and expect people to obey the law. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/joint-statement-department-justice-department-army-and-department-interior-regarding-0

Secretary Jewell, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis & Gill Foundation Founder to Release First National Study on LGBTQ History

October 7, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior On Tuesday, October 11, Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Jonathan B. Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service and Tim Gill, philanthropist and founder of the Gill Foundation will hold a press conference call to discuss efforts by the National Park Service to tell a more inclusive […]

Interior Department Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management

October 7, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The FEIS presents a thorough analysis of complex river processes and interests and identifies a preferred alternative that ensures Glen Canyon Dam will continue to meet its purposes while improving downstream resources and recreational experiences. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-glen-canyon-dam

Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Study Showing Spring Starting Earlier in National Parks

October 6, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Spring is beginning earlier than its historical average in 75 percent of the national parks examined in a new study — providing further evidence that climate change is already impacting public lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-secretary-jewell-announces-study-showing-spring-starting-earlier-national

Respecting Tribal Wisdom, Revitalizing Indian Education

September 27, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Developed through extensive consultation with tribal leaders our Blueprint for Reform is enabling the BIE to work with tribal communities to improve educational opportunities and outcomes by more effectively supporting tribal educators who best understand the unique needs of their communities. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/respecting-tribal-wisdom-revitalizing-indian-education

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to Announce Settlements of Tribal Trust Accounting and Management Lawsuits

September 26, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior These settlement agreements represent a significant milestone in the improvement of the United States’ relationship with Indian tribes.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/attorney-general-loretta-e-lynch-and-secretary-interior-sally-jewell-announce

The Departments of the Army, the Interior and Justice Invite Tribal Leaders to Participate in Formal Government-to-Government Consultations on Infrastructure Decision-Making

September 23, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The three Departments previously announced on September 9 the intention to hold these consultation sessions after important issues were raised by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other tribal nations and their members regarding the Dakota Access pipeline specifically, and infrastructure-related decision-making more generally. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/departments-army-interior-and-justice-invite-tribal-leaders-participate-formal

Interior Department Finalizes Pathway to Reestablish a Formal Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community

September 23, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The final rule builds on more than 150 Federal statutes that Congress enacted over the last century to recognize and implement the special political and trust relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian community. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-finalizes-pathway-reestablish-formal-government-government

Secretary Jewell to Deliver Opening Remarks at 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference

September 23, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The White House Tribal Nations Conference convenes leaders from the 567 federally recognized tribes to interact directly with high-level federal government officials and members of the White House Council on Native American Affairs.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-opening-remarks-2016-white-house-tribal-nations-conference

To the Newest American Citizens: This Land is Your Land

September 22, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Since 2006, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and National Park Service have partnered to welcome thousands of new citizens in parks around the country and celebrate their new status in our country’s beautiful landmarks. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/newest-american-citizens-this-land-your-land

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper Celebrate Unprecedented Collaborative Conservation Effort for Greater Sage-Grouse

September 21, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The roundtable provided representatives from the federal family, ranchers, industry, conservation community and the states an opportunity to discuss continued success of ongoing efforts, challenges, and next steps as they work together to implement the landscape-scale, science-based, collaborative habitat conservation plans. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-governor-hickenlooper-celebrate-unprecedented-collaborative

Interior Announces Major Space Consolidation & Money Saving Plan to Modernize the Workplace for Federal Employees at the Denver Federal Center

September 20, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The plan is designed to improve the quality of work life for federal employees and to make more economical use of space for the future. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-major-space-consolidation-money-saving-plan-modernize-workplace

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper to Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Conserve the Greater Sage-Grouse

September 20, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Participants will highlight success stories, challenges and next steps to conserve this iconic bird and the sagebrush ecosystem and to achieve sustainable economic development. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-governor-hickenlooper-discuss-ongoing-efforts-conserve-greater-sage

Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze Attends Public Meeting on Proposed California Coastal National Monument Expansion

September 19, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The proposed legislative expansion would protect 6,200 additional acres and build on the 2014 expansion, which provided the first shoreline access to the monument. This addition would provide access for millions of Americans to breathtaking panoramic views of the coast, sightings of humpback whales and elephant seals from the […]

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