Published by the Department of the Interior Today the Department of the Interior published a proposal to guide the balanced management of America’s public lands for the benefit of current and future generations. The proposed Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to improve the resilience of public lands in the face of […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353 million in fiscal year 2022 energy revenues to the four offshore Gulf oil and gas producing states – Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, and their coastal political subdivisions (CPS), such as counties and parishes. The funds, disbursed […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Estenoz visited Alabama this week to highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and celebrate new investments that help tell a more complete story of America. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-estenoz-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-investments-tell
Published by the Department of the Interior Today on World Water Day, Secretary Haaland delivered the national statement on behalf of the United States at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York City. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-collaborative-conservation-face-climate-crisis-united
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland today applauded President Biden’s designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-applauds-president-bidens-designation-avi-kwa-ame-national-monument
Published by the Department of the Interior The Departments of the Interior and Defense today announced a new partnership and $80 million in investments to preserve land around military installations and improve access to outdoor recreation for millions of Americans. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-and-defense-departments-launch-readiness-and-recreation-initiative-preserve
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland was in Oregon this weekend to highlight Biden-Harris administration investments to support wildland fire preparedness, water management and outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/oregon-secretary-haaland-highlights-investments-wildland-fire-and-outdoor-recreation
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Interior released its 2023 Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer Report, which outlines how the agency administers its FOIA program and specific steps taken by bureaus to improve FOIA operations. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-outlines-actions-address-foia-backlog-annual-report
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Interior announced nearly $50 million in new allocations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management in fiscal year 2023. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-nearly-50-million-wildfire-mitigation-and-resilience
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced it will commit more than $417 million for 47 projects dedicated to recreation improvement, wildlife habitat conservation, hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention, and other purposes throughout Nevada and on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-417-million-recreation-and-restoration-projects-nevada
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today withdrew a land exchange between the Interior Department and King Cove Corporation authorized by Secretary Bernhardt in July 2019. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-issues-statement-regarding-land-exchange-izembek-national-wildlife
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced additional Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join agency leadership to help create jobs in 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-welcomes-new-biden-harris-appointees-2
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Interior Department issued a Record of Decision regarding the proposed Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-substantially-reduces-scope-willow-project
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Biden-Harris administration is taking sweeping action to complete protections of the entire U.S. Arctic Ocean from any future oil and gas leasing. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-sweeping-protections-16-million-acres-land-and
Published by the Department of the Interior This past week Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Cantor joined the U.S. delegation at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama City, Panama. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-cantor-highlights-collaborative-ocean-stewardship-our-ocean
Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today submitted to Congress the President’s budget for fiscal year 2024, which includes significant funding increases for wildland fire and hazardous fuels management. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/presidents-2024-budget-advances-efforts-address-nations-wildfire-crisis-through
Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/statement-secretary-deb-haaland-presidents-fiscal-year-2024-budget
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is awarding $135 million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grants. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-135-million-help-create-jobs-and-revitalize-land-coal
Published by the Department of the Interior Newly appointed members of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee gathered this week to discuss strategies to prevent, eradicate and control invasive species. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/advisory-committee-charts-path-forward-controlling-destructive-invasive-species
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced a more than $120 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act to rebuild and restore units of the National Wildlife Refuge System and partnering State Wildlife Management Areas that have been affected by adverse weather events. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/inflation-reduction-act-invests-over-120-million-proven-projects-advance-climate