Interior Secretary Jewell, Transportation Secretary Foxx to Tour Little Rock Central High School National Historical Site

August 22, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Africa, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Little Rock Central High School is recognized for its pivotal role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States after nine African-American students sought an education at the all-white Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/interior-secretary-jewell-transportation-secretary-foxx-tour-little-rock-central

Secretary Jewell, Deputy Secretary Connor to Embark on Nationwide Tour to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of National Park Service

August 19, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell, Deputy Secretary Mike Connor and other senior Obama Administration officials to embark on a nationwide tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deputy-secretary-connor-embark-nationwide-tour-commemorate-100th

Profile: Deep in the Heart of Coal Country

August 18, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Mark Kwisnek has been a coal miner for more than 40 years. He works in a profession that’s undergoing a serious transformation but one that also has some interesting opportunities ahead focused on smart reclamation and revitalization efforts. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/profile-deep-heart-coal-country

Interior Department Exceeds Goal of Connecting Youth to the Outdoors in 50 Cities with Inclusion of Seattle

August 18, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell names Seattle as the 51st city to join First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-exceeds-goal-connecting-youth-outdoors-50-cities-inclusion-seattle

Secretary Jewell, Mayor Ed Murray to Make Major Youth Initiative Announcement to Benefit Seattle

August 17, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to make an announcement in Seattle, Washington about First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-mayor-ed-murray-make-major-youth-initiative-announcement-benefit

Interior Announces Milestone for Wind Energy Development Offshore North Carolina

August 12, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Abigail Ross Hopper announce a proposed lease sale for 122,405 acres offshore North Carolina for commercial wind energy leasing.   Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-milestone-wind-energy-development-offshore-north-carolina

Interior Announces Fastest Successful Recovery of an Endangered Species Act-Listed Mammal; Three Island Fox Subspecies Now Fully Delisted

August 11, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Representing the fastest successful recovery for any Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed mammal in the United States, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced the final de-listing of three subspecies of island fox native to California’s Channel Islands.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-fastest-successful-recovery-endangered-species-act-listed-mammal

Revitalizing Coal Country in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania

August 5, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined federal, state and community leaders in the western Pennsylvania town of Ehrenfeld to break ground on an inaugural coal mine reclamation project. The project will restore job opportunities for former coal miners, while also eliminating safety hazards and air and stream […]

Interior Secretary Jewell, Education Secretary King to Celebrate Summer Reading at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

August 4, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to join U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. and Executive Director of the National Book Foundation Lisa Lucas to read to elementary school students at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/interior-secretary-jewell-education-secretary-king-celebrate-summer-reading

Secretary Jewell Joins Pennsylvania Leaders to Kick Off Innovative Reclamation Project to Help Revitalize Coal Country

August 4, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell launches a coal mine reclamation project to get coal miners back to work Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-joins-pennsylvania-leaders-kick-innovative-reclamation-project-help

Secretary Jewell to Join Pennsylvania Officials & Break Ground on Innovative Reclamation Project to Help Revitalize Coal Country

August 3, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Ehrenfeld Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project is the first of dozens of similar reclamation initiatives with direct economic benefits that will be carried out in coal country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-join-pennsylvania-officials-break-ground-innovative-reclamation

Interior Department Selects Omaha as Priority City to Connect Youth to the Outdoors

August 3, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Sally Jewell is joining City of Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Omaha Chris Tointon to announce the selection of Omaha as one of 50 cities to participate in First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-selects-omaha-priority-city-connect-youth-outdoors

Secretary Jewell, Mayor Jean Stothert to Make Major Youth Initiative Announcement to Benefit Omaha

August 2, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to join Omaha leaders for an announcement about First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-mayor-jean-stothert-make-major-youth-initiative-announcement

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