This Week at Interior July 29, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior No Fly Zones for drones, a grand time in the canyon, Pokémon GO’s wildlife connection Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-july-29-2016
Ghosts of the Prairie: The Reintroduction of the Black-footed Ferret
Published by the Department of the Interior Learn how the black-footed ferret went from the ghost of the prairie to a triumph in endangered species conservation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/ghosts-prairie-reintroduction-black-footed-ferret
Northern Stars: Youth bring energy and creativity to conservation in Alaska
Published by the Department of the Interior We’re committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders and inspiring lifelong stewardship of the environment by engaging young people in hands-on service to our public lands and waters. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/northern-stars-youth-bring-energy-and-creativity-conservation-alaska
Secretary Jewell to Hold Media Availability in Grand Canyon National Park
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell is visiting Grand Canyon National Park to meet with National Park Service leadership and park employees to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing rangers who serve more than five million visitors each year. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-hold-media-availability-grand-canyon-national-park
As Wildfire Season Continues to Heat up, Interior Partners with Industry to Eliminate Drone Intrusions
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior and industry partners activate a prototype warning system that provides real-time alerts and geofencing alarms to prevent drone pilots from interfering with firefighting operations. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/wildfire-season-continues-heat-interior-partners-industry-eliminate-drone-intrusions
Pokémon — Their Top 5 American Cousins and where to find them
Published by the Department of the Interior It’s time to meet the American cousins to some of our favorite Pokémon, and learn where on America’s Public Lands that we can find them. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/pokemon-their-top-5-american-cousins-and-where-find-them
This Week at Interior July 22, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Marking the Port Chicago disaster, re-naming a national wildlife refuge, tracking walrus in the Arctic. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-july-22-2016
Interior Releases Blueprint for Responsible Development in Moab
Published by the Department of the Interior The BLM releases a plan to guide mineral development in Moab, Utah while conserving cultural and recreational sites Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-releases-blueprint-responsible-development-moab
Cobell Education Scholarship Fund Reaches Nearly $40 Million to Benefit Native American Students
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior announces this quarter’s transfer of nearly $500,000 to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance through scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students wishing to pursue post-secondary and graduate education and training. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/cobell-education-scholarship-fund-reaches-nearly-40-million-benefit-native-american
Wildfires Heat Up Across the West
Published by the Department of the Interior Climate change increasing the number and severity of wildfires across the West. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/wildfires-heat-across-west
Secretary Jewell to Celebrate Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and the New Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial in Washington State
Published by the Department of the Interior Last year, President Obama signed the “Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act” into law. The act renamed the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in honor of Billy Frank Jr., who worked to protect Native American traditional ways of life and endangered salmon. Billy Frank Jr. founded the Northwest Indian […]
Secretary Jewell, Under Secretary Bonnie Join Utah Local Leaders at Public Meeting to Hear Community Visions for Public Lands Conservation
Published by the Department of the Interior Southeastern Utah is a land of spectacular natural beauty, important historical resources and areas of significance to local tribes for traditional cultural practices. The area also contains thousands of currently unprotected cultural and archaeological sites, including well-preserved cliff dwellings and rock art. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-under-secretary-bonnie-join-utah-local-leaders-public-meeting-hear
Secretary Jewell to Highlight Conservation Efforts in Washington State, Discuss Importance of Trans-Pacific Partnership for Region
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement at the Washington Council of International Trade Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-highlight-conservation-efforts-washington-state-discuss-importance
This Week at Interior July 15, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior The future of public lands in Utah, fulfilling a sacred obligation, and a Twitter milestone. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-july-15-2016
Wildfires: A National Concern
Published by the Department of the Interior Homes evacuated. Buildings destroyed. Thousands of acres scorched. The peak of the fire season is yet to come, and it’s only being made worse by climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/wildfires-national-concern
Secretary Jewell to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Annual Commemorative Event
Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to tour the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and participate in commemoration events to honor the 72nd anniversary of the disaster. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-keynote-remarks-port-chicago-naval-magazine-national
Interior, Agriculture & Defense Team Up To Conserve Landscapes and Wildlife, Bolster Rural Economies, and Ensure Military Readiness
Published by the Department of the Interior The Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Defense joined with state and federal partners today to announce the designation of three new Sentinel Landscapes to benefit working lands, wildlife conservation and military readiness. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-agriculture-defense-team-conserve-landscapes-and-wildlife-bolster-rural
Secretary Jewell, Under Secretary Bonnie To Join Utah Local Leaders at Public Meeting to Hear Community Visions for Public Lands Conservation
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to seek public input on community visions for public lands management Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-under-secretary-bonnie-join-utah-local-leaders-public-meeting-hear
Building History: Architecture in National Parks
Published by the Department of the Interior Many of the 412 locations in the National Park System include historic buildings that tell fascinating stories of the people who built them and how they were used. Check out this blog to see stunning examples of important architecture in national parks and find a site near you! Read the […]
This Week at Interior July 8, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior New rules for off-shore Arctic drilling, a near-total ban on African elephant ivory, and “bearcam!” Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-july-8-2016