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Engaging the Next Generation with the Help of our Partners in Conservation - Archive
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11/7/2013
Robert Bonnie and Rhea Suh
An initial group of 91 organizations have been approved as partner organizations to help the Obama Administration implement the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps.
Message from President Obama to U.S. Government Employees (10/01/2013) - Archive
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10/1/2013
President Barack Obama
To the dedicated and hard-working employees of the United States Government
Secretary Jewell: The need for comprehensive immigration reform - Archive
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8/27/2013
Sally Jewell
Yesterday, on Women's Equality Day, I had the privilege of addressing some of the newest members of our American family at a naturalization ceremony.
Interior to expedite its move to the cloud - Archive
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8/14/2013
Andrew Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology, Information and Business Services
Recently, Interior awarded a set of contracts valued at up to $10 billion that will let us expedite our move to the cloud.
Proposed Cuts Harm Interior, Harm Economy - Archive
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7/31/2013
Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior
We need to continue efforts to ensure the nation's long-term fiscal sustainability, but there is a way to find meaningful savings in the budget while still supporting our basic missions and promoting economic growth.
President Obama's Leadership in Combating Wildlife Trafficking - Archive
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7/3/2013
David J. Hayes
This week, President Obama announced a new Administration effort to combat the rising tide of wildlife trafficking that is threatening the survival of elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, great apes, and other iconic animals in Africa and around the world.
The Remote Community Renewable Energy Partnership: Working to Bring Renewable Energy to Small Villages in Alaska, and Around the World - Archive
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6/28/2013
David J. Hayes
Working with key partners, the Department has also been developing an initiative aimed at deploying smaller-scale solar/diesel or wind/diesel hybrid projects in isolated, off-the-grid villages in places like remote Alaska and U.S. island territories.
Strengthening our Federal Partnership with Tribal Nations - Archive
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6/27/2013
Secretary Sally Jewell
Yesterday, President Obama signed an Executive Order establishing a White House Council on Native American Affairs, which will help to continue to strengthen our federal partnership with Tribal Nations.
Infrastructure Permitting Reforms to Meet the Twin Goals of Achieving More Timely Reviews While Improving Environmental Outcomes - Archive
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5/17/2013
David J. Hayes
As the largest landowner in the United States, the Department of the Interior has played a critical role in facilitating the infrastructure investments needed for a 21st Century American economy. In particular, Interior is reshaping our energy future.
New National Arctic Strategy Adopts Integrated Arctic Management - Archive
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5/10/2013
David J. Hayes
Today the White House announced the release of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region, a broad framework that lays out the U.S. Government's strategic priorities in the Arctic for the next 10 years.
Leading the Way in Scientific Integrity - Archive
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4/3/2013
David J. Hayes
Two years ago, DOI led the way as the first Federal agency to formally respond to the President's call to “restore scientific integrity in government decision making” by establishing a Scientific and Scholarly Integrity Policy.
Looking back at the 2012 White House Tribal Nations Conference - Archive
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12/19/2012
Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
"As we continue our important work to honor and strengthen our nation to nation relationship, the White House Tribal Nations Conference stands out for me as a special and meaningful day in 2012." Secretary Ken Salazar
White House 2012 Tribal Nations Conference: Helping Indian Country Move Forward - Archive
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12/13/2012
Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
"Much has been accomplished ... greater respect and support for tribal self-determination; giving tribal governments the tools, training, and support to improve economic, education, health, and public safety conditions." Kevin Washburn, AS-IA
Infrastructure Projects Executive Order - Archive
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12/12/2012
David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, Department of the Interior
Under Secretary Salazar's leadership, our Department has implemented groundbreaking reforms and process innovations to ensure that major infrastructure projects on our public lands and/or affecting our trust resources move forward in an efficient man
New Study Documents Natural Landscapes' Role in Absorbing Carbon - Archive
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12/3/2012
David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, Department of the Interior
Scientists at the United States Geological Survey today released results of a carbon sequestration study that shows that the western United States is a major sink for carbon.

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