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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Critical Transportation Project in Denali National Park
National Park Service, Alaska, Press Release
A gravel road on a mountainside, with an enormous fracture causing a big drop in the road bed
1/13/2022
The Department of the Interior today announced that $25 million in funding made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will accelerate critical investments in a long-term solution to address the Pretty Rocks landslide in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Interior Department Extends Abandoned Mine Land Program through 2034
Office of Surface Mining, Restoration, Press Release
Marsh vegetation and open water under a cloudy sky.
1/13/2022
The Department of the Interior announced today that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is extending the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund program through 2034 and making other changes to the program, as directed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Biden-Harris Administration to Accelerate Reviews of Clean Energy Proposals on Public Lands
Bureau of Land Management, Climate Change, Energy, Press Release
Solar panels under a partially-clouded sky in Colorado.
1/12/2022
The U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Defense, Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency today announced a Memorandum of Understanding to improve federal agency coordination and streamline reviews for clean energy projects located on public lands managed by the Interior and Agriculture Departments.
Interior Department Announces Historic Wind Energy Auction Offshore New York and New Jersey
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Wind turbines in the ocean, under a cloudy sky.
1/12/2022
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced today that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold a wind auction next month for more than 480,000 acres offshore New York and New Jersey, in the area known as the New York Bight.
Interior Department Seeks Nominations for Committee to Replace Derogatory Names
National Park Service, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Brightly colored flowers at sunset with mountains in the background.
1/7/2022
The Department of the Interior announced today that it is seeking nominations for members of the new Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names.
Biden-Harris Administration Invites Public Comment on Development of New Conservation and Stewardship Tool
U.S. Geological Survey, America the Beautiful, Press Release
Wildflower bloom at Slinkard Wilderness Study Area at sunset.
1/3/2022
The Department of the Interior today, in coordination with the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce and the Council on Environmental Quality, invited public comment and announced listening sessions regarding the development of the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas (Atlas), a new tool that will be used to reflect baseline information on the lands and waters that are conserved or restored.
Office of Hearings and Appeals Issues Update on January 2021 Data Breach
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
12/21/2021
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issued an update today on the data breach of its Search Decisions website that supports historical searches on publicly available decisions, discovered on January 14, 2021.
Interior Department Advances Three Solar Projects in California, Marking Significant Progress to Develop a Clean Energy Economy
Bureau of Land Management, Energy, Press Release
Solar panels in front of mountains.
12/21/2021
The Department of the Interior announced today it has approved two solar projects with a third nearing final completion on public lands in Riverside County, Calif., underscoring the Department’s commitment to promoting onshore renewable energy production. 
Interior Department to Host Tribal Consultations on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Native Americans, Press Release
River cuts through mountains under a clear blue sky.
12/21/2021
The Department of the Interior announced today that it would begin nation-to-nation consultations with Tribes as it implements the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 
Secretary Haaland Highlights Infrastructure Investments in Tribal Communities, National Parks During South Dakota Visit
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Utah, Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
BIA Hall of Flags
12/20/2021
Secretary Haaland visited South Dakota  where she highlighted the Biden-Harris administration’s commitments to strengthening Tribal communities, protecting our public lands, and investing in the nation’s infrastructure.
Biden-Harris Administration Establishes Committee to Support Wildlife Conservation and Recreation Opportunities
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary, America the Beautiful, Press Release
Manatee swimming along the Florida coastline
12/20/2021
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will re-engage a Federal Advisory Committee (FACA) that will provide recommendations to the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to help advance wildlife and habitat conservation and to preserve the nation’s hunting heritage.
Assistant Secretary Tanya Trujillo Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Drought Mitigation During New Mexico Visit
Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Challenges, Press Release
Clear blue water and green foliage under a clear sky at Valle de Oro NWR.
12/17/2021
Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, today to highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $8.3 billion investments water management and drought resilience. 
Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Homeland Security Jointly Establish New Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission
Climate Change, Wildland Fire, Press Release
Firefighter holds a radio as a helicopter flies over the Rice Ridge Fire.
12/17/2021
The Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the establishment of a new Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.
Interior Department Releases Implementation Guidance to States on Infrastructure Law Efforts to Address Legacy Pollution
Secretary Deb Haaland, Restoration, Press Release
Desert lilies bloom by the tens of thousands at the Desert Lily Preserve.
12/17/2021
The Department of the Interior today released initial guidance for states interested in applying for federal grants that will fund the proper closure and cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells and well sites, a key investment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 
Assistant Secretary Tanya Trujillo Outlines Drought Mitigation Initiatives During Annual Colorado River Basin Conference
Bureau of Reclamation, Water Challenges, Press Release
Assistant Secretary Tanya Trujillo speaks into a mic.
12/16/2021
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo announced several actions during the Colorado River Water Users Association’s annual conference this week that will advance the Department of the Interior’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of drought and assist the public, Tribes and adjoining communities through investments with partners in the Colorado River Basin.

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