Published by the Department of the Interior Safeguarding streams, protecting the Arctic & Atlantic, helping jaguars recover Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-december-23-2016
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule amending its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations to reduce the likelihood of accidental releases at chemical facilities and improve emergency response activities when those releases occur. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-amends-its-risk-management-program-chemical-facilities
Published by the Department of the Interior The world’s wildlife is under siege. Over the past four decades, wildlife populations have declined by nearly 60 percent on average, and projections indicate that by 2020, vertebrate populations may have declined by two-thirds in the previous half century as a result of climate change, habitat loss, and – […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The withdrawal does not restrict other uses of these federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, and will help to sustain commercial and recreational fisheries in the Atlantic to support fishing-dependent communities, as well as the harvest of marine resources on which many Alaska Native communities rely for subsistence […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to remove 72 ingredients from its list of ingredients approved for use in pesticide products. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-prohibits-72-inert-ingredients-use-pesticides
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – In a second partial settlement announced today by the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/volkswagen-recall-83000-30-liter-diesel-vehicles-and-fund-mitigation-projects-settle
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today at 3:00 p.m. EST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold an on-the-record call to update members of the news media about the Volkswagen case. There is no embargo on this call Read the full article […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON –En el segundo acuerdo parcial anunciado hoy por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/volkswagen-retirara-83000-vehiculos-diesel-de-30-litros-y-financiara-proyectos-de
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Green growth and biodiversity also on the agenda Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27090&ArticleID=36335&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – New agreement paves the way for enhanced cooperation between UN Environment and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states on environment and climate change – UN Environment working closely with the ACP Secretariat to support a more coherent and integrated approach towards the implementation of the sustainable […]
Published by the Department of the Interior “The Centennial Act is part of our contribution to preserve the legacy of some of our Nation’s greatest treasures for generations to come.” Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-statement-passing-landmark-centennial-legislation
Published by the Department of the Interior After an extensive and transparent public process, Interior today released final regulations to prevent or minimize impacts to surface water and groundwater from coal mining. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-finalizes-stream-protection-rule-safeguard-communities-coal-mining
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its 2016 annual enforcement and compliance results, highlighted by a series of high-impact cases that are delivering environmental and public health benefits to communities across the country. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-2016-annual-environmental-enforcement-results
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Agreements reached on actions to integrate biodiversity in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism sectors and to achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development – Pledges and commitments in support of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity made by Business; Cities and Subnational Authorities, IPLCs and Youth; – Capacity-building strategy […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Pumping up western power, protecting Grand Teton, giving the gift of awesome Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-december-16-2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Growing up in the number one fishing port in the nation can leave quite an impact on a person: you gain a certain admiration for the seas and all they provide. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/protecting-my-home
Published by the Department of the Interior Over the past 8 years, BOEM has fostered offshore renewable energy development through a collaborative state-federal process to identify Wind Energy Areas and hold competitive lease sales. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-auctions-over-79000-acres-offshore-new-york-wind-energy
Published by the Department of the Interior The Colorado River Basin is just one area where the Department is working with its partners to address water conservation and other water-saving strategies. Today’s WaterSMART report and data visualization tool details progress made since 2010 to improve water conservation and help water-resource managers narrow the gap between water […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Since the Program began making offers in December 2013, more than $950 million has been paid to individual landowners and the equivalent of about 1.7 million acres of land has been transferred to Tribal governments. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-agreements-tribes-implement-land-buy-back-program-now-total-40
Published by the Department of the Interior The Center serves as an important portal into DOI and the bureaus are developing an increased understanding and appreciation for the role non-federal capital will play in supporting conservation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/looking-back-first-year-nric