‘The president’s budget for the interior invests in budgets to strengthen our nation for all Americans’ : Haaland
By Art Benavidez | Apr 20, 2023
Hoping to secure funding for recruiting and retaining wildland firefighters, the Department of the Interior (DOI) proposed $18.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 that was examined during an oversight hearing Wednesday.
USFWS official: 'Another record year' of whooping cranes wintering in Texas
By Art Benavidez | May 12, 2022
Each fall, whooping cranes head to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. During the 2021-22 season, a record number of the birds stopped in Texas' wintering grounds after flying from Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park.
Chartier named San Juan Islands National Monument Manager
By Art Benavidez | May 12, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named Brie Chartier as the San Juan Islands National Monument Manager.
Bureau of Reclamation Secretary :'President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is making a historic investment in drought resilience and water infrastructure'
By Art Benavidez | May 12, 2022
Funding from the $240.4 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is still being disbursed.
BIA approves land-leasing regulations for five California Tribal Nations
By Art Benavidez | Apr 21, 2022
Five federally recognized Tribal Nations have had their land-leasing regulation requests approved through the HEARTH Act of 2012.
BLM awards leases to Minersville Solar for construction of giant solar farm to 'generate renewable energy'
By Art Benavidez | Apr 21, 2022
Minersville Solar Energy LLC has been awarded leases to construct a giant solar farm on approximately 4,800 acres of public land in Utah's Escalante Desert.
FAA Administrator: 'General aviation airports are vital to this community and to communities throughout our nation.'
By Art Benavidez | Apr 21, 2022
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen recently toured Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, Texas to highlight President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will fund work at many rural airports.
60 human rights groups call for transparency from Michelle Bachelet
By Art Benavidez | Apr 19, 2022
Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), has been given a letter penned by 60 human rights organizations urging her to "uphold principled and coherent response to China’s human rights crisis" by setting demands for her upcoming visit to China.
U.S. attorney on recent prosecution: 'The defendants lived a lavish lifestyle at the expense of the Paskenta Tribe of Nomlaki Indians'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 31, 2022
Three previous leaders of the Paskenta Tribe of Nomlaki Indians received prison sentences for their roles in stealing from the tribe, along with offenses of tax fraud and tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert said.
USCIS launches H-2A employer data hub to increase 'transparency in employment-based visa programs'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Feb. 25 the launch of a website that provides information to the public about employers or agents petitioning for H-2A employees.
APHIS celebrates 2021 accomplishments
By Art Benavidez | Feb 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service successes to safeguard the country’s agriculture and natural resources in 2021.
Haaland: 'Derogatory names have no place on public lands and waters'
By Art Benavidez | Feb 25, 2022
The Department of the Interior has been working to eliminate derogatory names from public lands and, on Feb. 22, announced the potential names that could serve as replacements.
USDA 'highly encourages' farmers, landowners register for 2022 CRP
By Art Benavidez | Feb 25, 2022
To combat climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced agricultural producers and landowners can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
Bureau of Reclamation announces winners of second phase of Rust Busters prize competition
By Art Benavidez | Feb 24, 2022
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced the winners of Phase 2 of the Rust Busters Prize Competition.
Russia invades Ukraine, Biden says U.S., allies will 'respond in a united and decisive way'
By Art Benavidez | Feb 24, 2022
Russian forces have begun their attack on Ukraine after weeks of building up forces along its border and ports.
USDA names 'valuable assets' to key staff appointments
By Art Benavidez | Feb 21, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently appointed four experienced candidates to senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
USCIS H-2B worker guidance updated for island territories
By Art Benavidez | Feb 16, 2022
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified policy guidance regarding exceptions from the temporary need requirement for H-2B workers on Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
USCIS announces new agency mission statement
By Art Benavidez | Feb 16, 2022
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that they have adapted the organization’s mission statement.
Dept. of Justice, ICE and FBI recognize International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
By Art Benavidez | Feb 15, 2022
Federal agencies recently joined forces to acknowledge International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Study reveals 'crucial' peak flow along Rio Grande could occur earlier for decades
By Art Benavidez | Feb 13, 2022
A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that the peak runoff on the Rio Grande could happen earlier than initial projections anticipated.
