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Enduring International Collaboration a Focus of Secretary Haaland’s New Zealand Visit
Insular and International Affairs, Office of International Affairs, Climate Change, Wildland Fire, Press Release
Secretary Haaland and Minister Mahuta greet each other during pōwhiri in New Zealand
2/22/2023
This week, Secretary Haaland visited Aotearoa New Zealand to highlight the United States’ role as a Pacific nation and the importance of international cooperation on addressing climate change and honoring Indigenous communities.
Interior Department Proposes First-Ever Offshore Wind Sale in Gulf of Mexico
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Oceans, Press Release
Three wind turbines stand in the ocean with a blue sky and white clouds in the background.
2/22/2023
In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to grow America’s clean energy economy, Interior today is proposing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
Secretary Haaland Highlights Value of Pacific Nation Engagement in Australia Visit
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Insular and International Affairs, Office of International Affairs, America the Beautiful, Press Release
Secretary Haaland and a koala touch nose-to-nose in Australia
2/17/2023
This week, Secretary Haaland visited Australia to highlight the importance of Indigenous Knowledge, collaborative conservation and international partnerships to inform the global effort to fight the climate crisis and preserve our land and marine environments for future generations.
In Australia, Secretary Haaland Delivers Remarks Highlighting Importance of Indigenous-Led Conservation and International Partnerships
Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Wildland Fire, Conservation, Press Release
Secretary Haaland speaks at a Perth USAsia Centre event
2/14/2023
Secretary Haaland visited Perth, Australia, this week where she delivered remarks at an event hosted by the Perth USAsia Centre on the importance of Indigenous-led conservation and co-stewardship partnerships. 
Interior Department Applauds Proposed Delisting of the Wood Stork
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, District of Columbia, America the Beautiful, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
A view of a wood stork with three babies
2/14/2023
Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to remove the wood stork from the federal list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $728 Million in Historic Investments to Address Western Drought, Improve Climate Resilience
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
The upper Colorado River Basin
2/13/2023
Interior today announced a $728 million investment to deliver clean drinking water to rural and Tribal communities, support water conservation in the Upper Colorado River Basin, and complete projects to improve water supply reliability.
Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Releases Strategy to Meet Aerial Firefighting Equipment Needs
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Wildland Fire, Press Release
Four crew members look out from a helicopter in the sky.
2/13/2023
Today, the Biden-Harris administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released a report outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030.
Interior Department Welcomes New Biden-Harris Appointees
Office of Surface Mining, District of Columbia, Conservation, Native Americans, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
2/10/2023
Interior today announced additional Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join agency leadership to help create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $24.6 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Catalyze Economic Revitalization in Indiana
Office of Surface Mining, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
A green river with orange pollution
2/9/2023
Interior today announced more than $24.6 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned mine lands in Indiana.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Move to Reduce Financial Burden on U.S. Territories
District of Columbia, Insular and International Affairs, Insular Affairs, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
A view of Secretary Haaland with governors of insular areas and Administration leadership
2/8/2023
Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced new efforts to reduce the financial burden on the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Interior Department Takes Action to Strengthen Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, District of Columbia, America the Beautiful, Conservation, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
2/8/2023
Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to strengthen voluntary conservation opportunities under the Endangered Species Act.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports $580 Million Investment to Fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Water Challenges, Press Release
Secretary Haaland celebrating progress with members of Tribal communities and government officials
2/2/2023
Interior today announced a nearly $580 million allocation to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund.
Interior Department Issues Statement on Proposed Willow Project
Bureau of Land Management, Alaska, Climate Change, Conservation, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
2/1/2023
The Bureau of Land Management-Alaska today completed the final supplemental environmental impact statement for the proposed Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for which there are existing leases.
Secretary Haaland Spotlights Infrastructure Investments in Everglades Restoration During South Florida Visit
Florida, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Restoration, Press Release
A view of the Everglades from the sky
1/30/2023
Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz wrapped up a multi-day visit to South Florida today.
Interior Department Releases Draft Guidance for $500 Million in Formula Grants for States to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Justice40 initiative, Orphaned Wells, Press Release
A view of laborers working to plug an orphaned oil and gas well
1/30/2023
Interior today released draft guidance to states on how to apply for $500 million in formula grant funding available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create jobs cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells across the country.

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