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

Published on October 30, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

Interior Department Delivers $46 Million for Klamath Basin Restoration as Part of the President’s Investing in America Agenda

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The U.S. Department of the Interior today announced nearly $46 million in investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Holds First Offshore Wind Lease Sale in the Gulf of Maine

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Today, the Biden-Harris administration completed its sixth offshore wind lease sale by offering areas in the Gulf of Maine – the first commercial sale for floating offshore …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Interior Department Announces $375 Million for Recreation and Restoration Projects in Nevada and California

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced it will commit over $375 million to fund 36 projects aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities, conserving wildlife habitat …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 23:51 GMT

Provo River Delta Officially Opens to Public Recreation As a Result of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov SALT LAKE CITY — Following years of work, the Provo River Delta Restoration Project is now complete and as of Saturday, Oct. 26, the newly restored Delta area and its associated amenities …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 19:02 GMT

Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis Visits Colorado and Nevada to Highlight Investments through the President’s Investing in ...

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov DENVER — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis visited Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge today where a new $6.5 million in funding from President Biden’s …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 23:47 GMT

Major Lithium Mine Approved in Nevada in Latest Effort to Support a Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals 

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov RENO, Nev. — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus joined Bureau of Land …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 19:07 GMT

13 Awesome Facts About Bats

Bats are an important species that impact our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. From pollinating our favorite fruits to eating pesky insects to inspiring medical marvels, bats are heroes of the night. Bat Week — held the last week in October …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $244 Million to Address Legacy Pollution, Revitalize Communities in Pennsylvania ...

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) today announced more than $244 million in fiscal year 2024 funding from …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 14:11 GMT

Interior Department Announces Downlisting of Red-cockaded Woodpecker from Endangered to Threatened

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is downlisting the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened status under …

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Published on October 22, 2024 - 20:06 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Drought Mitigation in ...

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WICHITA, Kan. – The Department of the Interior today announced an investment of $9 million through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for groundwater recharge, storage and …

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Published on October 21, 2024 - 20:11 GMT

Interior Department Signs Settlement Agreement Recognizing Jemez Pueblo’s Rights to Occupy and Use Banco Bonito in the Valles ...

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — A filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit today requests that the Court take steps to close out litigation and give effect to the settlement agreement signed …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Major Steps to Accelerate Clean Energy Geothermal Development on Public Lands

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced significant strides in expanding geothermal energy on public lands, an abundant clean energy resource with tremendous potential …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

Secretary Haaland Highlights Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Building Next-Generation Conservation Workforce in New ...

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov DOLORES, Colo. — This week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in New Mexico and Colorado to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is restoring our nation’s …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 01:46 GMT

Interior Department Signs Three Landmark Co-Stewardship Agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Department of the Interior today celebrated the signing of three landmark agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations to advance co-stewardship on …

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Published on October 16, 2024 - 20:24 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced a final rule to strengthen Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), which manages …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Interior Department, State of California Break Ground on Salton Sea Rehabilitation Effort

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior, the California Natural Resource Agency and other stakeholders today broke ground on the latest phase of the Salton Sea Species Conservation …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 22:05 GMT

Celebrating Our National Wildlife Refuges

Each October, National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the vast network of public lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Wildlife Refuge System. From October 13-19, we encourage everyone to walk, roll or stroll for …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 23:01 GMT

Interior’s Leadership in the Biden-Harris Administration’s Clean Energy Agenda

For the Biden-Harris administration, creating a clean energy economy is not only about combating the climate crisis, but also about creating good-paying jobs, lowering energy costs and strengthening the American economy. Under the leadership of Secretary …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 20:06 GMT

Interior Department Leaders Revisit Legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools in Pennsylvania

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov CARLISLE, Pa. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kathryn Isom- …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Draft Guidance for States to Access up to $1.5 Billion from President Biden’s Investing in ...

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today released draft guidance on how states can apply for up to $40 million each in Regulatory Improvement Grant funding available under …

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