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

Published on September 10, 2024 - 23:54 GMT

Interior Department Announces More Than $157 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior announced that more than $46.2 million in grants was approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission today, which will conserve or …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 19:01 GMT

Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis Announces $236 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Wildfire ...

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov TUCSON, Ariz. — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis today announced $236 million in funding allocations from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to …

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Published on September 9, 2024 - 23:18 GMT

Interior Department’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations Awards $1 Million in NATIVE Act Grants to Native Hawaiian Organizations

Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov HONOLULU — The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) today announced the award of $1 million in grants to six Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to …

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Published on September 9, 2024 - 23:18 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Leaders Announce New Onshore Renewable Energy Progress in Nevada to Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs

Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov LAS VEGAS — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis and White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi visited Las Vegas today to announce the advancement of multiple …

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Published on September 6, 2024 - 18:29 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up to $43.5 Million Available for Water Storage Projects in the West Through Investing in ...

Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of up to $43.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for small water storage projects that will create …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 23:11 GMT

Secretary Haaland Celebrates Major Accomplishment for Species Conservation, Highlights President’s Investing in America Agenda in ...

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — This week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Arizona, where she joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to announce the delisting of the Apache Trout …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 18:36 GMT

Unleashing the Science: Interior Department Supports Scientific Integrity with Updated Policies

The Department of the Interior has taken a significant step to ensure the integrity of the science that underpins every decision at the Department through a new update to our scientific integrity policy. As part of Secretary Deb Haaland’s effort to “ …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 13:31 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Marks Major Milestones for Offshore Wind, Approves Tenth Project

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced the approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project – the nation’s tenth commercial-scale offshore wind energy project …

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Published on September 4, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

Secretary Haaland Announces Removal of Apache Trout, Arizona’s State Fish, from Endangered Species List Due to Collaborative ...

Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov Mesa, Ariz. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that after more than five decades of recovery efforts by federal, state and Tribal partners, and with $5.1 million from …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 18:19 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $76 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution ...

Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced $76.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Pennsylvania to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. The …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 18:02 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $12 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy ...

Date: August 30, 2024 Contacts: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a more than $12 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help four Tribal Nations clean up orphaned …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 22:49 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Provides $55 Million from the President’s Investing in America Agenda to Strengthen Drought Resilience

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of over $55 million in funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help make water …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 22:49 GMT

Interior Department Announces Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Leadership Transition

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Kevin M. Sligh will depart his position effective September …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 22:49 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Wind Lease Sale Offshore Oregon

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — In the latest step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy future, the Department of the Interior today announced …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 22:24 GMT

Secretary Haaland Highlights New Investments in Park Infrastructure, Outdoor Access and a Growing Outdoor Economy in North ...

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov RALEIGH, N.C. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz today concluded a visit to North Carolina, where they …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 22:24 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Affirms Protection of 28 Million Acres of Public Lands in Alaska

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Following an extensive public process, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today finalized the decision to retain protections for 28 million acres of public lands across …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

National Parks Contributed Record High $55.6 Billion to U.S. economy, Supported 415,000 Jobs in 2023 

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service released a new report that finds visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2023 resulted in a record …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 17:19 GMT

The Fight for Equality – Commemorating the Contributions of Women Throughout History

On August 26, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the enactment of the 19th Amendment, which barred states from excluding women from the ballot based solely on the basis of their sex. While the amendment did not guarantee the vote for women, it was a …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 21:53 GMT

Assistant Secretary Newland Highlights Salmon Restoration, Tribal Electrification During Washington and Alaska Visits

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov KODIAK, Alaska — Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland wrapped a multi-day visit to Washington and Alaska where he highlighted the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment …

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Published on August 19, 2024 - 21:08 GMT

Interior Department Issues Offshore Wind Research Lease to State of Maine

Date: Monday, August 19, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today announced the …

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