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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, celebrates another important step towards the end of slavery in the United States. 

The ocean connects the world in a way that no other natural resource does. As we celebrate Ocean Month, the Department of the Interior recognizes the broad responsibility we have for maintaining healthy ocean and coastal resources, and the impact our work has around the globe.  

Recreating in nature offers us opportunities to better connect with the Earth and inspire us to be good stewards of these wild places that we preserve and protect.

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities make our nation more vibrant through a diversity of cultures, languages and religions.

National Police Week is a time to recognize all law enforcement officers. Across Interior, over 3,500 law enforcement officers safeguard lives, protect our national treasures, defend wildlife, and preserve the natural and cultural resources entrusted to the Department.

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is a big fan of the national parks system. In honor of National Park Week, she shared her experiences and favorite memories of past visits to national parks and historic sites, her role at Interior, and her vision for how we can all be great stewards of our public lands. 

National parks are magnificent places to witness geology in action, and to learn how to coexist with our dynamic planet.

National Park Week is an annual celebration in April designed to highlight America’s treasured natural and cultural sites, as well as the communities and partnerships that sustain them.

Each year on April 15, we celebrate World Art Day to reinforce the links between artistic creations, society, and our mission. 

As more families and friends look to public lands as a way to live happier and healthier lives during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to recreate responsibly. Different land agencies have different missions, which means not all public lands have the same rules and regulations. So, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a public land pro, follow and share these tips to help spread the word about #TeamPublicLands!