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Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 24 States Set to Begin Plugging Over 10,000 Orphaned Wells
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
An abandoned well with rusted pumpjack
8/25/2022
The Interior has awarded an initial $560 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells.
Biden-Harris Administration Investing $15.8 Million to Restore Delaware River Watershed
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delaware, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
The upper Delaware River on a foggy day surrounded by green trees.
8/25/2022
The Interior today announced a nearly $15.8 million investment in the Delaware River watershed to improve wildlife habitat and respond to climate change.
Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Headed to Klamath Basin
Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
Overhead view of an area of the Klamath Basin with green trees, hills, and buildings near the river
8/23/2022
The Interior today announced that nearly $26 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated for Klamath Basin restoration projects.
Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland Highlights Tribal Co-Stewardship, Celebrates Homeland Restoration in Minnesota Visit
Minnesota, America the Beautiful, Secretary Deb Haaland, Native Americans, Press Release
A view of Lake Chippewa in Northern Minnesota surrounded by trees and a blue sky
8/22/2022
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland was in Minnesota to celebrate the return of sacred sites to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Reduce Vulnerability to Drought
Bureau of Reclamation, California, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Equipment inside of the Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project
8/18/2022
Today, Secretary Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Touton announced funding for the planning, design and construction of water reuse projects.
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Offshore Wind Momentum, Announces Next Steps for Gulf of Maine
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, District of Columbia, Maine, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
8/18/2022
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Interior today announced next steps to bring offshore wind energy to the Gulf of Maine.
Interior Department Announces Actions to Protect Colorado River System, Sets 2023 Operating Conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River
8/16/2022
As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact the West, the Interior today announced urgent action to protect the sustainability of the Colorado River System.
David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey, District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
David Applegate raises his right hand as he is sworn in by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland
8/15/2022
David Applegate was sworn in as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today.
Interior Department Announces Next Steps for Selection by Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans on Millions of Acres of Federal Lands
Bureau of Land Management, District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Veterans, Press Release
Overhead view of the Fortymile National Wild and Scenic River area and the Taylor Highway
8/11/2022
The Department of the Interior today announced that it has completed the final step to begin processing applications received from eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans.
Interior Department Leaders Highlight Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Strengthening Indian Country, Environmental Protections at United Nations Conference
Native Americans, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
8/11/2022
Leaders from the Interior are representing the Biden-Harris administration this week in Geneva, Switzerland at the 107th session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Assistant Secretary Trujillo Joins Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded South Dakota Water Project
Bureau of Reclamation, Montana, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
Reclamation leaders cut the ribbon at a ceremony for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
8/10/2022
Assistant Secretary Trujillo joined Bureau of Reclamation leaders at a ribbon cutting event to celebrate a $75.5 million investment into the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.
Secretary Haaland Announces Members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Native Americans, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
8/9/2022
On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Secretary Haaland announced the members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names.
Interior Department Announces Full Operation of Palen Solar Project in California
Bureau of Land Management, District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
Photovoltaic facility in California with mountains in the distance
8/8/2022
Interior today announced that the Palen Solar Project, a 457-megawatt photovoltaic facility in Riverside County, California, has reached full power operation.
Secretary Haaland Celebrates Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
The U.S. Capitol Building in sunshine with green grass in front
8/8/2022
Today, Secretary Haaland released a statement following the Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Carmen G. Cantor Sworn In as Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs
District of Columbia, Insular and International Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Carmen G. Cantor sworn in by Secretary Haaland
8/4/2022
Carmen G. Cantor was sworn in today as Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs by Secretary Deb Haaland.

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