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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Critical Progress as CITES CoP19 Comes to a Close
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Conservation, Press Release
An alligator snapping turtle hatchling crawls through grass
11/28/2022
The administration announced today it has forged agreements to ensure legal and biologically sustainable international trade of wild animals and plants.
Inflation Reduction Act Funds Landmark Agreements to Accelerate Salton Sea Restoration
Bureau of Reclamation, California, District of Columbia, Climate Change, Press Release
A shallow, landlocked and highly saline body of water in southern California
11/28/2022
Interior today announced a historic agreement that will mitigate impacts from the worsening drought crisis impacting the Salton Sea in Southern California.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells on Tribal Lands
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Conservation, Press Release
Orphaned oil and gas well enclosed in a fenced in area in a forest.
11/23/2022
Interior today announced final guidance for Tribes on how to apply for the first $50 million in grant funding to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells.
Interior Department to Host First Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
National Park Service, District of Columbia, Native Americans, Press Release
Sun beams break through clouds to shine on a lush mountain valley.
11/21/2022
Interior today announced that the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names will hold its inaugural public meeting on December 7 and 8.
Assistant Secretary Trujillo Showcases All-of-Government Approach to Tackling Climate Change at COP27
Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, Climate Change, Science, Press Release
Assistant Secretary Trujillo speaks at a podium at COP27 of the UNFCCC in Egypt.
11/21/2022
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Trujillo represented Interior at COP27 of the UNFCCC in Egypt to showcase the administration’s approach to tackling the climate and drought crises.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $109 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Catalyze Economic Revitalization
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Justice40 initiative, Climate Change, Press Release
Discolored water flows through a stream near abandoned coal mines
11/15/2022
The administration today announced $109.48 million to catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned mine lands in Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and New Mexico.
Secretary Haaland Visit Highlights Climate Resilience Investments in US Territories
National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Puerto Rico, Insular and International Affairs, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
11/14/2022
Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Cantor visited the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to highlight the Department's efforts to bolster climate resilience in the U.S. territories. 
Biden-Harris Administration Joins National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Private Partners to Announce $91 Million in America the Beautiful Challenge Grants
District of Columbia, America the Beautiful, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
Ripples in a river are flowing past a bank with green grass and trees
11/10/2022
The administration and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation joined partners today to announce nearly $91 million in grants through the America the Beautiful Challenge.
New Lifetime Pass Available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to Access Public Lands
National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, District of Columbia, Veterans, Press Release
A view of the front cover of the 2023 Lifetime Pass for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families
11/8/2022
Today, the administration announced that starting on Veterans Day, veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families can obtain a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. 
Interior Department Announces $21.53 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Energy Revenue, Highest-Ever Disbursements from Clean Energy from Federal Lands and Waters
District of Columbia, Oceans, Native Americans, Energy, Press Release
Two offshore wind turbines generating energy in the ocean
11/4/2022
Today, Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue disbursed $21.53 billion in fiscal year 2022 from energy production on federal and Tribal onshore lands, and federal offshore areas. 
Assistant Secretary Trujillo Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments for Drought Resilience in California
Bureau of Reclamation, California, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Water Challenges, Press Release
Four women are standing and talking in a water recycling facility
11/4/2022
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Trujillo today wrapped a visit to California where she highlighted investments being made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to tackle western drought.
Interior Department Announces $122.5 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants
District of Columbia, Climate Change, Native Americans, Energy, Press Release
Large mounds of dirt and rocks sit in piles with trees in the background
11/2/2022
Interior today announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is making Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grants available to eligible states and Tribes.
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports $45 Million Investment to Build Climate Resilience in Tribal Communities
Bureau of Indian Affairs, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
Trees with green leaves and moss surround a river with a blue sky with clouds in the background
11/2/2022
Interior today announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $140 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Catalyze Economic Revitalization in West Virginia 
Office of Surface Mining, West Virginia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Justice40 initiative, Press Release
A green river with orange pollution
10/31/2022
The Interior today announced a $140.75 million investment to create good-paying union jobs by reclaiming abandoned mine lands in West Virginia. 
Interior Department Initiates Significant Action to Protect Colorado River System
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Climate Change, Water Challenges, Press Release
A view of the current water level at Lake Mead
10/28/2022
Interior today announced expedited steps to prepare new measures that are needed to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System.

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