Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced new policies to strengthen the federal government’s responsibility to ensure regular consultation with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-strengthens-tribal-consultation-policies-and-procedures
Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today announced the launch of a new Voluntary Community-Driven Relocation program to assist Tribal communities severely impacted by climate-related environmental threats. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-makes-135-million-commitment-support-relocation-tribal
Published by the Department of the Interior During the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit, Interior, Agriculture and Commerce outlined steps the agencies are taking to increase Tribal participation in the stewardship of federal lands and waters. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-news-steps-strengthen-tribal-co-stewardship
Published by the Department of the Interior During the 2022 Tribal Nations Summit today, Interior and Commerce and the Federal Communications Commission announced a new MOU to advance electromagnetic spectrum access opportunities on Tribal lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-launches-new-initiatives-modernize-electromagnetic
Published by the Department of the Interior At the 2022 Tribal Nations Summit today, Secretary Haaland announced actions to support Tribally led conservation, education and economic development through a new Office of Strategic Partnerships. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-new-partnerships-and-offices-leverage-new-resources
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced a historic agreement that will mitigate impacts from the worsening drought crisis impacting the Salton Sea in Southern California. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/inflation-reduction-act-funds-landmark-agreements-accelerate-salton-sea-restoration
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced a proposed rule from the Bureau of Land Management to address the waste of natural gas on federal and Tribal lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-takes-action-reduce-methane-releases-public-and-tribal-lands
Published by the Department of the Interior The administration announced today it has forged agreements to ensure legal and biologically sustainable international trade of wild animals and plants. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-critical-progress-cites-cop19-comes-close
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced final guidance for Tribes on how to apply for the first $50 million in grant funding to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-makes-50-million-available-clean-orphaned-oil-and-gas
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced that the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names will hold its inaugural public meeting on December 7 and 8. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-host-first-meeting-advisory-committee-reconciliation-place-names
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Trujillo represented Interior at COP27 of the UNFCCC in Egypt to showcase the administration’s approach to tackling the climate and drought crises. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-trujillo-showcases-all-government-approach-tackling-climate-change
Published by the Department of the Interior The administration today announced $109.48 million to catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned mine lands in Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and New Mexico. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-more-109-million-create-good-paying-union-jobs
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Cantor visited the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to highlight the Department’s efforts to bolster climate resilience in the U.S. territories. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-visit-highlights-climate-resilience-investments-us-territories
Published by the Department of the Interior The administration and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation joined partners today to announce nearly $91 million in grants through the America the Beautiful Challenge. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-joins-national-fish-and-wildlife-foundation-private
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the administration announced that starting on Veterans Day, veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families can obtain a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/new-lifetime-pass-available-military-veterans-and-gold-star-families-access-public
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue disbursed $21.53 billion in fiscal year 2022 from energy production on federal and Tribal onshore lands, and federal offshore areas. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-2153-billion-fiscal-year-2022-energy-revenue-highest
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Trujillo today wrapped a visit to California where she highlighted investments being made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to tackle western drought. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-trujillo-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-investments
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is making Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grants available to eligible states and Tribes. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-1225-million-abandoned-mine-land-economic-revitalization
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-supports-45-million-investment-build
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced a $140.75 million investment to create good-paying union jobs by reclaiming abandoned mine lands in West Virginia. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-more-140-million-create-good-paying-union-jobs