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Charles F. Sams III Sworn In as National Park Service Director
National Park Service, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Director Chuck Sams and Secretary Deb Haaland shake hands in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
12/16/2021
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today.
Camille Touton Sworn In as Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner
Bureau of Reclamation, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
Camilla Touton is sworn in by Secretary Deb Haaland.
12/15/2021
Maria Camille Calimlim Touton has been sworn in as Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner by Secretary Deb Haaland. Camille has served as the Bureau of Reclamation’s Deputy Commissioner since January.
Winnie Stachelberg Joins Interior Department as Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator
Climate Change, Press Release
A snow-covered lakeshore with visible trees and a short wooden fence
12/13/2021
The Department of the Interior today announced that Winnie Stachelberg will join the Department as its new Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator.
Secretary Haaland Wraps “Building a Better America” Tour by Highlighting Clean Energy, Drought Investments
California, Nevada, Secretary Deb Haaland, Water Challenges, Press Release
The Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains.
12/12/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped her week-long trip out West today as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour. 
Secretary Haaland Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Visit to California
California, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Soda Lake Sunset on the Carrizo Plain.
12/10/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is on a five-day West Coast tour this week to highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic investments to help local, state and Tribal communities tackle the climate crisis while creating good-paying union jobs, advancing environmental justice and boosting local economies.
Indian Affairs Announces New Tool to Bring Attention to Missing and Murdered Cases
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Press Release
Young woman holds her red-painted palm to the camera
12/10/2021
The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced today the launch of its new website dedicated to solving missing and murdered cases in Indian Country.
Federal Agents Investigating Voyeurism Incidents at Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Service, District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
12/8/2021
National Park Service special agents with the Investigative Services Branch are working to identify potential female victims of surreptitious recordings taken in bathroom facilities in the backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park.
Secretary Haaland Highlights Initiatives to Increase Conservation, Expand Outdoor Access in San Diego Visit
National Park Service, District of Columbia, Great American Outdoors Act, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Cabrillo National Park
12/8/2021
Secretary Haaland visited San Diego, Calif. to kick off a five-day visit to the West Coast as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour.
Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal Funding During Washington Visit
Bureau of Indian Affairs, District of Columbia, Washington, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Asst Sec BIA Bryan Newland completed a three day tour of listening sessions with Tribal leaders
12/8/2021
Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs Bryan Newland completed a three day tour of listening sessions with Tribal leaders across Washington state.
Interior Department Announces Collaborative Effort to Support Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Native American Child looks across mountains
12/7/2021
The Department of the Interior and the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to share records and information in support of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative.
Interior Department Announces Major Infrastructure Investment for the George Washington Memorial Parkway
District of Columbia, Great American Outdoors Act, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
George Washington Memorial Parkway
12/7/2021
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), awarded a $161 million contract today to rehabilitate the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Secretary Haaland and OPM Director Ahuja Highlight Importance of Charitable Giving During Environmental Clean-up Event
District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Sec Haaland and Dir Ahuja pick up litter during the Watershed Society Nash Run Trash Trap cleanup.
12/6/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland volunteered this past Saturday at the Anacostia Watershed Society’s Nash Run Trash Trap cleanup in Washington, D.C., an effort focused on creating a trash-free Anacostia River.
Secretary Haaland Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law During Maryland Visit
National Park Service, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Haaland takes a boat tour to see the first-ever working aqueduct on the canal.
11/29/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland toured various sites in Maryland today to highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s investments in infrastructure and climate resiliency initiatives.
Interior Department Report Finds Significant Shortcomings in Oil and Gas Leasing Programs
Bureau of Land Management, Energy, Press Release
Oil and gas development on federal lease managed by BLM California.
11/26/2021
The Department of the Interior today released its report on federal oil and gas leasing and permitting practices, following a review of onshore and offshore oil and gas programs.
Interior Department Approves Second Major Offshore Wind Project in U.S. Federal Waters
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Climate Change, Oceans, Energy, Press Release
Offshore windfarm featuring a line of turbines in the ocean.
11/24/2021
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior today announced it has approved the construction and operations of the South Fork Wind project offshore Rhode Island.

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