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Interior Department Announces Next Steps for First Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore North Carolina
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, North Carolina, Energy, Press Release
Wind turbines in ocean water.
7/29/2021
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to creating nearly 80,000 jobs through developing 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct an environmental review of a proposed wind energy project offshore North Carolina.
Secretary Haaland Signs Boundary Establishment for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Park Service, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Haaland signing a document at a desk with members of the R.I. congressional delegation.
7/27/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today established the boundaries of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, celebrating a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of a national park that tells the story of the birth of America’s industrialization and its profound impact on society.
Assistant Secretary Tanya Trujillo Travels Across Colorado to Hear Directly From Water Users, Scientists About Drought Effects
Colorado, Office of the Secretary, Conservation, Press Release
ASWS Tanya Trujillo speaking at podium with Diana DeGette, Sec Haaland, and Becky Mitchell.
7/26/2021
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo completed a week-long tour of listening sessions, field visits and meetings with Colorado water managers, interagency partners, and stakeholders across the state. 
Secretary Haaland Highlights Conservation Efforts, Investments in Rural and Tribal Communities during Colorado Visit
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Colorado, Office of the Secretary, Conservation, Press Release
Sunset at White Sands National Park.
7/26/2021
Secretary Haaland discussed the Department of the Interior’s support for rural and Tribal communities as the nation transitions to a robust, sustainable clean energy future.
Secretary Haaland Discusses Wildland Fire Response and Preparedness in Visit to Grand Junction
Colorado, Secretary Deb Haaland, Wildland Fire, Press Release
Firefighter holds a radio as a helicopter flies over the Rice Ridge Fire.
7/23/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Grand Junction, Colorado, today, where she discussed the Department of the Interior’s wildland fire preparedness and response efforts, including investments to improve the Grand Junction Air Center complex, a multi-purpose wildland fire management and operation center.
Drought Relief Efforts to Address Urgency of Western Water Crisis the Focus of Secretary Haaland’s Visit to Denver
California, Colorado, Oregon, Climate Change, Press Release
Steep canyon walls covered by a variety of trees and decorated with basalt outcrops.
7/22/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in Denver, Colorado, today to discuss the worsening drought conditions in the West and highlight the Department of the Interior’s efforts to support farmers, Tribes, and communities impacted by ongoing water shortages.
Secretary Haaland Celebrates Expansion of Sabinoso Wilderness, Advancing Effort to Conserve and Restore Public Lands
Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
High, narrow mesas surrounded by cliff-lined canyons at Sabinoso Wilderness.
7/19/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Department of the Interior has accepted a land donation that will increase the Sabinoso Wilderness by nearly 50 percent — the largest wilderness land donation in the agency’s history.
Interior Department Advances Two Solar Energy Projects on Tribal Lands
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Nevada, Energy, Press Release
Solar panels under a partially-clouded sky in Colorado.
7/16/2021
The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given final approval to the Southern Bighorn Solar Project on Tribal lands in Nevada. The Department also announced that construction for the Arrow Canyon Solar Project has begun.
Interior Department Announces Tribal and Native Hawaiian Consultations to Discuss Updates to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
National Park Service, Native Americans, Press Release
The logo for NAGPRA says Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
7/15/2021
The Department of the Interior today announced it will conduct consultations with Tribal and Native Hawaiian community leaders as part of an ongoing review to update Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regulations.
Secretary Deb Haaland, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy Discuss Investments to Support Reclamation Jobs During Pennsylvania Visit
Bureau of Reclamation, Office of Surface Mining, Press Release
Secretary Haaland points out into the distance and Gina McCarthy follows the gaze.
7/13/2021
During a visit to Pennsylvania today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy discussed federal efforts to reclaim abandoned mine lands, which will help communities eliminate dangerous legacy pollution while creating good-paying union jobs and advancing environmental justice.
Shannon Estenoz Sworn In as Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Shannon Estenoz sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks by Sec Haaland.
7/12/2021
Shannon Estenoz was sworn in today as Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks by Secretary Deb Haaland.
Interior Department Welcomes Additional Biden-Harris Appointees 
District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Interior Building
7/9/2021
The Department of the Interior today announced key appointments to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes. 
Secretary Haaland Announces Task Force to Strengthen Trust and Collaboration Between Law Enforcement and Communities
Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Law Enforcement, Press Release
A BLM ranger reviews a map with visitors.
7/7/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the establishment of a new departmental law enforcement task force to implement the highest standards for protecting the public and provide necessary policy guidance, resources, and training to agency personnel.
Secretary Haaland Highlights Tremendous Offshore Wind Opportunities in Virginia with Governor Northam, Senator Kaine
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Virginia, Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Offshore wind farm at sunset.
7/1/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, Senator Tim Kaine, Norfolk and local elected officials, and representatives of the offshore wind industry in Norfolk today to discuss opportunities that will create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
Tanya Trujillo Sworn In as Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Deb Haaland swears in Tanya Trujillo.
6/25/2021
Tanya Trujillo has been sworn in as Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science by Secretary Deb Haaland.

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