Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Texas has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/texas-begin-work-plugging-800-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens-bipartisan
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Oklahoma has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/oklahoma-begin-work-plugging-nearly-1200-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Ohio has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/ohio-plans-plug-more-170-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens-bipartisan
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Michigan has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells . Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/michigan-begin-work-plugging-nearly-450-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Louisiana has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/louisiana-begin-work-plugging-more-250-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Kentucky has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/kentucky-begin-work-plugging-more-1000-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Illinois has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/illinois-begin-work-plugging-more-600-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Arizona has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/arizona-begin-work-plugging-246-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens-bipartisan
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior has awarded an initial $560 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/through-president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-24-states-set-begin-plugging
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced a nearly $15.8 million investment in the Delaware River watershed to improve wildlife habitat and respond to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-investing-158-million-restore-delaware-river-watershed
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that nearly $26 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated for Klamath Basin restoration projects. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/historic-funding-president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-headed-klamath-basin
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland was in Minnesota to celebrate the return of sacred sites to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-bryan-newland-highlights-tribal-co-stewardship-celebrates-homeland
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Secretary Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Touton announced funding for the planning, design and construction of water reuse projects. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-help-communities-reduce-vulnerability
Published by the Department of the Interior As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Interior today announced next steps to bring offshore wind energy to the Gulf of Maine. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-continues-offshore-wind-momentum-announces-next-steps-gulf
Published by the Department of the Interior As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact the West, the Interior today announced urgent action to protect the sustainability of the Colorado River System. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-actions-protect-colorado-river-system-sets-2023
Published by the Department of the Interior David Applegate was sworn in as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/david-applegate-sworn-director-us-geological-survey
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that it has completed the final step to begin processing applications received from eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-next-steps-selection-alaska-native-vietnam-era-veterans
Published by the Department of the Interior Leaders from the Interior are representing the Biden-Harris administration this week in Geneva, Switzerland at the 107th session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-leaders-highlight-biden-harris-administrations-commitment
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Trujillo joined Bureau of Reclamation leaders at a ribbon cutting event to celebrate a $75.5 million investment into the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-trujillo-joins-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-bipartisan-infrastructure
Published by the Department of the Interior On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Secretary Haaland announced the members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-members-advisory-committee-reconciliation-place-names