U.S. Department of the Interior Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 7, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $41 Million Investment in Water Resources and Ecosystem Health

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a more than $41 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 21 projects to bolster water …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

Secretary Haaland Celebrates President Biden's Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument in California

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today applauded President Biden’s designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California. The new national …

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Published on January 6, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

Deb Haaland: The Impact of President Biden’s Apology to Indian Country

Of all of the work we have accomplished at the Department of the Interior under the Biden-Harris administration, one of the most significant has been the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. In October at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, I …

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Published on January 6, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

President Biden Takes Action to Protect America’s Coastlines from Future Oil and Gas Leasing

Date: Monday, January 6, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today celebrated President Biden’s decision to withdraw certain areas offshore the United States from all future oil and natural gas …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 16:22 GMT

Statement from Secretary Haaland on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter: "President Jimmy Carter exemplified what it means …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 16:22 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Protections for Ruby Mountains

Date: Monday, December 30, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov ELKO, Nev. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced steps to protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains, one of the state’s most unique landscapes. In response to requests from Tribes, …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 16:22 GMT

Interior Department Announces Permanent Protections for Critical Land and Wildlife Migration Corridor in Grand Teton National Park

Date: Monday, December 30, 2024 Contacts: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov; GRTE_Public_Affairs_Office@nps.gov JACKSON HOLE, WY — The Department of the Interior today announced the purchase from the State of Wyoming and permanent protection of the 640-acre …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for the Pactola Reservoir—Rapid Creek Watershed

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed Public Land Order 7956, finalizing protections for the Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed on the Black Hills National …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Interior and Defense Departments Invest $15 Million to Preserve Green Spaces, Enhance Recreation Opportunities Around Military ...

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Departments of the Interior and Defense today announced a $15 million investment to support conservation and recreation access around military bases through the Readiness …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Eleventh Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced the approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project – the nation’s 11th commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to be Nominated to Join UNESCO World Heritage List

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge will be nominated to join the UNESCO World Heritage List. Okefenokee National Wildlife …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

Interior Department Finalizes Framework for Future of Solar Development on Public Lands

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated Western Solar Plan to help guide efficient and environmentally responsible solar energy permitting on public lands …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $37 million from President’s Investing in America Agenda to Conserve Water in ...

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for three projects to help improve drought …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 13:15 GMT

Interior Department Designates Massachusetts Site a National Natural Landmark

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today designated Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts as the newest National Natural Landmark, reflecting its …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 19:08 GMT

Secretary Haaland Designates 19 New National Historic Landmarks

Date: Monday, December 16, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designations of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), reflecting the importance of the sites in sharing America’ …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 23:40 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $109 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution on Federal Lands ...

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a $109.6 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to put people to work plugging, remediating …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

Secretary Haaland Joins President Biden as He Designates Frances Perkins National Monument

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 03:04 GMT

Interior Department Announces $450 Million for Community Parks

MIAMI — The Department of the Interior today announced an estimated $450 million funding opportunity over the next five years for local communities across the United States to create new parks and trails or renovate existing parks through the Outdoor …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 22:16 GMT

Secretary Haaland Establishes Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge to Conserve Vital Habitat and Support ...

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov NANJEMOY, Md. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams today joined partners and community members to celebrate the establishment …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Secretary Haaland Initiates Two-Year Protection of Pecos River Watershed from Mining Claims

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov SANTA FE, N.M. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today initiated a two-year segregation period to temporarily withdraw approximately 165,000 acres of public lands in the Upper …

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