Interior Department Announces New Biden-Harris Appointees

June 1, 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 additional Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join agency leadership to help advance the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, pursue environmental justice and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-new-biden-harris-appointees-1

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $725 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution

June 1, 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 nearly $725 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is available to 22 states and the Navajo Nation to create good-paying jobs and catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned coal mine lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-availability-725-million-investing-america

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $161 Million for Landscape Restoration

May 31, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Department of the Interior announced plans to infuse $161 million into ecosystem restoration and resilience on the nation’s public lands as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-161-million-landscape-restoration

Statement from the Interior Department on a Pelly Certification

May 26, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Secretary Haaland notified Congress that she has issued a finding that Mexican nationals are violating CITES by engaging in trade or taking of totoaba and vaquita, pursuant to the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen’s Protective Act. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/statement-interior-department-pelly-certification

Biden-Harris Administration Advances Clean Energy Transmission Projects in Nevada

May 25, 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 taking the next steps toward permitting two proposed transmission projects, which will facilitate increased renewable energy development and delivery in Nevada. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-advances-clean-energy-transmission-projects-nevada

Biden-Harris Administration Continues Commitment to Protect the Stability, Sustainability of Colorado River Basin

May 24, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today announced new investments that will help improve and protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System now and into the future, including critical funding to help increase water conservation, improve water efficiency, protect critical environmental resources, and prevent the Colorado River System’s reservoirs […]

Secretary Haaland Appoints New Members to the National Park System Advisory Board

May 24, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland appointed 15 new members to the National Park System Advisory Board today. First authorized in 1935, the Board advises the Secretary and the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) on matters relating to the Service’s work. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-appoints-new-members-national-park-system-advisory-board

Secretary Haaland Meets with Arizona Tribes to Highlight Historic Investments from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

May 23, 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 Arizona today, where she met with local Tribes to highlight how significant funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is helping support Indigenous communities in securing clean water and reliable infrastructure.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-meets-arizona-tribes-highlight-historic-investments-president-bidens

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $48 Million for Water Sanitation, Irrigation, Power and Dam Safety Projects in Indian Country

May 22, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Following a tour of the Hopi Tribe’s Keams Canyon Water Project, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a $48 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to repair and revitalize Tribal water sanitation systems, upgrade irrigation and power projects and invest in the safety of dams […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Consensus System Conservation Proposal to Protect the Colorado River Basin

May 22, 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 significant new developments in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System now and into the future. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-historic-consensus-system-conservation-proposal

Secretary Haaland Highlights Locally Led Conservation Efforts in Visit to Grand Canyon Region

May 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 visited the greater Grand Canyon landscape today to meet with Tribal leaders, local elected officials, and community members to learn about their vision for conserving the natural and cultural resources in the greater Grand Canyon watershed. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-locally-led-conservation-efforts-visit-grand-canyon

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.5 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Endangered Species Recovery Planning

May 19, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, on Endangered Species Day, the Department of the Interior announced a $62.5 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act to help plan for endangered species recovery efforts that will be implemented over the next several years to benefit more than 300 species currently listed under the Endangered Species […]

Assistant Secretary Estenoz Highlights Locally Led River Restoration Work Funded by the President’s Investing in America Agenda in Michigan

May 18, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Michigan this week to highlight President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-estenoz-highlights-locally-led-river-restoration-work-funded

Biden-Harris Administration Advances SunZia Southwest Transmission Project

May 18, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a Record of Decision for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project, which, when completed, will transport up to 4,500 megawatts of primarily renewable energy from New Mexico to markets in Arizona and California. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-advances-sunzia-southwest-transmission-project

Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee Convenes First In-Person Meeting

May 17, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior this week convened the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC), marking the first time the group has met in-person. The two-day meeting follows the bi-annual online sessions that have occurred following the establishment of the STAC last year. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretarys-tribal-advisory-committee-convenes-first-person-meeting

Interior Department Announces Updated Guidance for Mining Claims

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today released a Solicitor’s Opinion (Opinion) to outline approaches that applicants may take to site waste rock and tailings facilities on federal lands under the General Mining Act of 1872 (Mining Law) to enhance permitting certainty and consistency for mining operators. The Department also announced completion […]

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $12 Million through Investing in America Agenda to Combat Climate Change in the U.S. Territories

May 11, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior During remarks at the Department of the Interior’s Territorial Climate and Infrastructure Workshop in Hawaii today, Assistant Secretary for International and Insular Affairs Carmen G. Cantor and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory announced $12 million in key investments from the Inflation Reduction Act for climate […]

Interior and Agriculture Departments Invest $2.8 Billion to Improve Public Lands and Support Conservation Efforts Across the United States

May 11, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Departments of Interior and Agriculture today announced a proposed $2.8 billion in funding for fiscal year 2024 authorized by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to improve infrastructure, recreation facilities, public lands access and land and water conservation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-and-agriculture-departments-invest-28-billion-improve-public-lands-and

Deputy Secretary Beaudreau Announces Nearly $4 Million to Protect and Restore Wildlife Migration Paths and Habitats

May 10, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior During remarks at the Corridors, Connectivity and Crossings Conference in Tucson, Arizona, this week, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced nearly $4 million in grants along with $9.2 million in matching contributions for 13 projects in nine states that will help secure key migration paths and restore […]

Secretary Haaland Highlights President’s Investing in America Agenda in New Mexico Visit

May 5, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland traveled to New Mexico this week to highlight President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which is supporting efforts to make Western and Tribal communities more resilient to drought and climate change, addressing environmental justice, and empowering first responders. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-presidents-investing-america-agenda-new-mexico-visit

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