Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today announced its approval of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project – the fifth approval of a commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project under President Biden’s leadership. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-approves-largest-offshore-wind-project-nation
Published by the Department of the Interior As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series, Secretary Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton traveled to Clovis, New Mexico today to announce $65 million for rural water projects in fiscal year 2024 through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Read the […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced the appointment of Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz as Chair of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. The intergovernmental body created by Congress brings together federal, state, Tribal and local governments to help protect and restore the Everglades. […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today released a new report offering a series of recommendations to assist federal law enforcement and communities strengthen trust, accountability and collaboration through community-focused law enforcement. The report lists 12 overarching improvements to enhance the trust afforded to Interior Department law enforcement, support the safety, […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor concluded the 47th annual meeting of the United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) this week. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-cantor-co-chairs-us-coral-reef-task-force-us-virgin-islands
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a nearly $327 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/president-bidens-investing-america-agenda-supports-327-million-investment-fulfill
Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today announced next steps in the Administration’s efforts to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System and strengthen water security in the West. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-next-steps-protect-stability-and-sustainability
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped up a multi-day visit to Alaska today, where she highlighted how historic resources from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda are supporting Alaska’s Tribal communities by bolstering climate resiliency, investing in co-stewardship and salmon conservation, and strengthening local economies. Read the full […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced new Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join the agency 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-3
Published by the Department of the Interior Today, the Department of the Interior and San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority approved plans to implement the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-and-san-luis-delta-mendota-water-authority-approve-plan-bf
Published by the Department of the Interior The Biden-Harris administration today announced next steps in the formal process to develop future operating guidelines and strategies to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River system and strengthen water security in the West. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-advances-long-term-planning-efforts-protect-colorado-river
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped up a multi-day visit to Tennessee as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America tour, where she highlighted how historic investments are helping to protect, conserve and expand our nation’s public lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-presidents-investing-america-agenda-conservation-efforts
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced the establishment of the Wyoming Toad Conservation Area in Wyoming and the Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee as the 569th and 570th units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). Read the […]
Published by the Department of the Interior After serving more than two years as Deputy Secretary and nearly ten at the Department of the Interior, Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau announced that he will depart his role at the end of October. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/deputy-secretary-beaudreau-step-down-interior-department
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Blue Ridge Parkway today to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is helping to build healthy communities by restoring ecosystems and remediating abandoned mine sites. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-visits-virginia-highlight-how-president-bidens-investing-america
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior this week led an interagency meeting focused on using science and data to combat the impacts of the climate crisis around the globe. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-hosts-interagency-meeting-utilizing-science-inform-climate
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/government-shutdown-will-close-americas-national-parks-impede-visitor-access
Published by the Department of the Interior Consistent with the requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) concerning offshore conventional and renewable energy leasing, the Department of the Interior today released the Proposed Final Program and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 2024–2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS […]
Published by the Department of the Interior In remarks today as part of the White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the publication of new policies to strengthen the Department’s ability to meet its mission in the face of a changing climate. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-new-policies-strengthen-climate-adaptation-and-resilience
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that all bureaus and offices have finalized sustainable procurement plans to phase out single-use plastics on public lands within the next decade. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-progress-phase-out-single-use-plastics-across-public