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Secretary Haaland Highlights Clean Energy, Collaborative Conservation During Investing in America Tour Stops in New York and Vermont

July 7, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to New York and Vermont this week to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and “Bidenomics” strategy are working to bolster the clean energy economy and tackle the climate crisis through collaborative conservation.   Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-clean-energy-collaborative-conservation-during-investing

Deputy Secretary Beaudreau Announces New Members to Board of Trustees of The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico

July 6, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau today joined local leaders and community members to announce the appointment of three members to the Board of Trustees of The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization established in 1968 between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Government […]

Interior Department Launches Map to Track Historic Resources Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Nationwide

July 6, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Department of the Interior launched a new interactive map to track the over $7.3 billion invested so far from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in over 1,300 projects nationwide. The tool is the first of its kind from a cabinet agency. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-launches-map-track-historic-resources-funded-presidents-bipartisan

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Third Major Offshore Wind Project in U.S. Waters

July 5, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced it has approved the plan for construction and operations of the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-approves-third-major-offshore-wind-project-us-waters

Secretary Haaland Highlights Investing in America Agenda, Indigenous Knowledge and Collaborative Conservation in Hawaiʻi

July 3, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped up a week-long trip to Hawaiʻi, where she highlighted how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and “Bidenomics” strategy are helping to protect iconic Hawaiian bird species, strengthen the Native Hawaiian Community, and invest in the science and infrastructure that support our public lands and waters. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-investing-america-agenda-indigenous-knowledge-and

Interior Department Takes Action to Strengthen Endangered Species Protections

June 30, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced significant action to better facilitate species recovery by providing more flexibility for the introduction of threatened and endangered species to suitable habitats outside their historical ranges. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-takes-action-strengthen-endangered-species-protections

Interior Department Announces Behavioral Health and Wellness Program for Tribal Schools

June 29, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced the Bureau of Indian Education awarded an additional five-year contract to increase access for behavioral health and wellness support to all students and staff at Bureau-funded schools and programs. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-behavioral-health-and-wellness-program-tribal-schools

Secretary Haaland, Leaders Celebrate New U.S. Geological Survey / University of Hawai’i Facility to Support Volcano Monitoring & Ecosystem Restoration

June 28, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Senator Brian Schatz and U.S. Geological Survey Director David Applegate joined federal, state, local and University of Hawai’i leaders and students today to celebrate the creation of a new facility that will monitor volcanoes and support conservation science. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-leaders-celebrate-new-us-geological-survey-university-hawaii

Biden-Harris Administration Holds Record-Breaking Auction for Solar Energy Development

June 28, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management held an auction for utility-scale solar energy development in Nevada this week, resulting in $105.15 million in high bids. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-holds-record-breaking-auction-solar-energy-development

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $16 Million through the President’s Investing in America Agenda to Prevent the Imminent Extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds

June 27, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Department has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-nearly-16-million-through-presidents-investing

Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Transmission Line, Delivering Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy to Millions of Americans

June 20, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm today celebrated the groundbreaking of the TransWest Express Transmission Project, a new high-voltage interregional transmission line that will extend from south-central Wyoming through northwestern Colorado and central Utah, ending in southern Nevada. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-celebrates-groundbreaking-new-transmission-line-0

Secretary Haaland Highlights President’s Investing in America Agenda in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

June 16, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland completed a multi-day visit to Massachusetts and Rhode Island today where she highlighted how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and America the Beautiful initiative are restoring our nations lands and waters, strengthening Indigenous communities, and expanding outdoor recreation access. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-presidents-investing-america-agenda-massachusetts-and

Interior Department Announces $578.8 Million in Payments to Support Vital Services in Communities

June 15, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that more than 1,900 state and local governments around the country will receive a total of $578.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding for 2023. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-5788-million-payments-support-vital-services-communities

Secretary Haaland Issues Statement on Brackeen v. Haaland Decision

June 15, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision on Brackeen v. Haaland. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-issues-statement-brackeen-v-haaland-decision

Interior Department Initiates Process to Develop Future Guidelines and Strategies for Protecting the Colorado River

June 15, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that it is initiating the formal process to develop future operating guidelines and strategies to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-initiates-process-develop-future-guidelines-and-strategies

Interior Department Proposes Rule to Bolster Solar and Wind Development on Public Lands, Continue Progress on Efficient and Responsible Permitting

June 15, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on public lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-proposes-rule-bolster-solar-and-wind-development-public-lands

Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategic Priorities to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires Across the Nation

June 14, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-outlines-strategic-priorities-support-communities-impacted

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $64 Million to Address Legacy Pollution on Federal Lands and Waters, Create Good-Paying Jobs Through Investing in America Agenda

June 8, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a $63.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to put people to work plugging and remediating orphaned oil and gas well sites located in national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and on other public lands and waters. Read […]

 Secretary Haaland Designates Nine New National Recreation Trails

June 2, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 3, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in nine states, adding 340 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 […]

Biden-Harris Administration Protects Chaco Region, Tribal Cultural Sites from Development

June 2, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took action today to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-protects-chaco-region-tribal-cultural-sites-development