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Secretary Burgum Returns Management of Grizzly Bears to the West

07/14/2026

Today, the Department of the Interior announced a revised proposal to increase management flexibility for grizzly bears in areas where the species has met, and in many cases exceeded, federal recovery benchmarks. The updated management proposal ensures the Endangered Species Act is being used as Congress intended while continuing to support the species' long-term conservation. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum was joined by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Idaho Governor Brad Little and Fish and Wildlife Director Brian Nesvik for the announcement.

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Department of the Interior and Partners Seize Fentanyl, Thousands of Pills During Northern California Operation

07/13/2026

Department of the Interior law enforcement officers, in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, have successfully disrupted a major narcotics operation in California. This joint, multi-day operation resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, marking a major milestone in ongoing collaborative efforts to combat drug trafficking on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

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Department of the Interior Proposes Streamlined Regulations for Oil, Gas and Coal

06/26/2026

The Department of the Interior is proposing to cut red tape for federal oil, gas and coal companies, while ensuring taxpayers receive their fair share of public resource revenues. In support of Trump administration’s American Energy Dominance initiative, Interior issued a proposed rule from the Office of Natural Resources Revenue that amends how the federal government determines the valuation of oil, gas and coal produced on public lands.

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