Stories by Art Benavidez on Federal Newswire


Native American Heritage Month: 'A time to celebrate Native people'

November is Native American Heritage Month, a celebration that dates back 30 years.


Biden administration to complete study of' 'irreplaceable natural resource' in Minnesota

The Biden administration continues to pursue a study that may impact mining projects at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed in northeastern Minnesota.


Biden restores national monuments in Utah, Atlantic Ocean

President Joe Biden has restored protections for several national monuments that had been reduced during President Donald Trump’s tenure.


Interior Department releases climate adaptation and resilience plan

A plan that calls for scientifically-based climate action decisions will be implemented by the Department of the Interior as the organization has premiered its climate adaptation and resilience plan.


U.S. Fish and Wildlife holding National Wildlife Refuge Week through Oct. 16

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reminding people that they can rediscover nature at a national wildlife refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week.


Ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species declared extinct by U.S. Fish and Wildlife

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 other bird and fish species were recently declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.


BLM Deputy Director Confronted with Possible Ethics Violations that 'raises serious questions'

Protect the Public’s Trust, a federal watchdog organization, has replied to recent inquiries from members of the Committee on Natural Resources, along with the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, regarding the Department of the Interior's ability to provide answers to the motive behind land policy deals conducted by Nada Culver, the deputy director of policy and programs for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).


Interior Department Advances Two Solar Energy Projects on Tribal Lands in Nevada

The Department of the Interior recently announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved the Southern Bighorn Solar Project on tribal lands in Nevada.