June is Great Outdoors Month
Published by the Department of the Interior Wherever you are, Great Outdoors Month is for you! Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/june-great-outdoors-month
Secretary Zinke Announces over $61 Million for States to Support Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Published by the Department of the Interior Land and Water Conservation Funds, which are made up of non-taxpayer dollars from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues, are awarded through federal matching grants that leverage public and private investment in America’s state and local public parks. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-over-61-million-states-support-parks-and-outdoor-recreation
Secretary Zinke Announces 20-Year Mineral Withdrawal in Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior’s Bureau of Land Management will withdraw the land for a period of 20 years for the protection of recreational and cultural resources. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-20-year-mineral-withdrawal-johnny-behind-rocks-recreation
Trump Administration Announces $50 Million in Construction Projects Approved for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Published by the Department of the Interior The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages 566 national wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management areas and operates national fish hatcheries, fish technology centers and fish health centers, some of which have dire maintenance and repair projects contributing to a $1.4 billion backlog. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/trump-administration-announces-50-million-construction-projects-approved-us-fish-and
National Ocean Month: What You Can Do to Protect Public Waters
Published by the Department of the Interior Covering over 70 percent of the planet, oceans connect us all. Whether you live close by or thousands of miles away, oceans are vital to our well being. They impact our weather, are home to marine life, provide us with food, and are a place to work and play […]
Secretary Zinke Commends President Trump’s Proclamation of June as National Ocean Month
Published by the Department of the Interior From Everglades National Park in Florida to Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco and Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Pacific, Interior and its bureaus manage, protect and provide access to more than 35,000 miles of coastline. Read the full […]
Trump Administration Announces $256 Million in Construction Projects Approved for National Parks
Published by the Department of the Interior Roads, bridges, trails, water systems and visitor centers—even bathrooms, campgrounds and drinking fountains—are all part of this critical, but often unnoticed, infrastructure framework of national parks across the country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/trump-administration-announces-256-million-construction-projects-approved-national
Interior Celebrates 500 Days of American Greatness Under President Trump
Published by the Department of the Interior Accomplishments by the Trump Administration in its first 500 days. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-celebrates-500-days-american-greatness-under-president-trump
Top River Trips on America’s Public Waters
Published by the Department of the Interior With approximately 3.6 million miles of streams — including 12,734 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers — the United States has some incredible stretches of water for your next river trip. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/top-river-trips-americas-public-waters
Secretary Zinke Announces $1.1 Million Reclamation Contract to Navajo Nation Tribal Government for Assisting San Juan River Basin Recovery
Published by the Department of the Interior The recovery program facilitates the recovery of two endangered fish that live in the river—the Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker, while allowing the continued development of water and power resources throughout the Colorado River Basin. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-11-million-reclamation-contract-navajo-nation-tribal
New Junior Ranger Activity Book Encourages Kids to Go Fish
Published by the Department of the Interior Starting June 2, aspiring anglers can download the Junior Ranger “Let’s Go Fishing!” activity booklet, which will introduce them and their families to fishing and encourage healthy and responsible outdoor recreation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/new-junior-ranger-activity-book-encourages-kids-go-fish
Hear it from our staff: the best public lands for family fun
Published by the Department of the Interior The staff at Interior knows these special places as well as anyone and recently sent in pictures and memories of spending family time on public lands. We hope these stories will encourage more people to get out and enjoy their public lands together. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/hear-it-our-staff-best-public-lands-family-fun
Secretary Zinke Applauds Presidential Action Supporting Public Lands Outfitters and Guides
Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-zinke-applauds-presidential-action-supporting-public-lands-outfitters-and-guides
Interior Proposes Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as Nomination to World Heritage List
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior Department announced the selection of the “Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks” in Ohio as a proposed nomination by the United States to the World Heritage List. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-proposes-hopewell-ceremonial-earthworks-nomination-world-heritage-list
Interior Announces Share the Experience 2017 Photo Contest Winners
Published by the Department of the Interior The grand prize winner of the annual Share the Experience photo contest is a captivating starry night at Acadia National Park by Manish Mamtani of Peabody, Massachusetts. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-share-experience-2017-photo-contest-winners
Secretary Zinke Announces Members of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the newly appointed members of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-members-hunting-and-shooting-sports-conservation-council
Zinke Appoints Three New Members to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee
Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the appointment of John Beaver, Honor K. Keeler, and Barnaby V. Lewis to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/zinke-appoints-three-new-members-native-american-graves-protection-and-repatriation
Secretary Zinke Proposes Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities at 30 of America’s National Wildlife Refuges
Published by the Department of the Interior The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal would open more new acres to hunting and fishing than in the past and takes steps to simplify regulations to more closely match state hunting and fishing regulations. The changes would be implemented in time for the upcoming 2018-2019 hunting seasons. Read the […]
National Police Week 2018
Published by the Department of the Interior Thanking law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line for us every day Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/national-police-week-2018
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Crater Lake National Park
Published by the Department of the Interior Established on May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is a natural wonder born out of a cataclysmic volcanic eruption. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/12-things-you-didnt-know-about-crater-lake-national-park