Interior Department officials, senators visit Oregon Tribal leaders to discuss economic concerns
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 23, 2021
Officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior joined members of the Senate in a visit to Oregon to meet with Tribal leaders to discuss infrastructure concerns.
Humpback Chub listed as 'threatened' under Endangered Species Act
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 23, 2021
The humpback chub, one of three species that resides within the Grand Canyon, has been classified as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act, a shift from its former classification as “endangered.”
DOI investigates Seneca Nation, New York gaming compact over 'disputed payments'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 9, 2021
The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to investigate a gaming compact between Seneca Nation and the State of New York after concerns arose about revenue payments that Seneca Nation allegedly owed New York.
USGS signs agreement with Peru for 'data processing service'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 9, 2021
The United States and Peru have signed a remote sensing agreement, which will help both countries further their technological developments and research initiatives in Earth observations.
Montana's Andritz Hydro Corporation to replace plant parts with multi-million dollar contract
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 25, 2021
The Andritz Hydro Corporation will be using a $18,843,500 contract from the Bureau of Reclamation to replace components from three electric generators at the Canyon Ferry Power Plant, which provides both residential and commercial customers with electricity.
USGS monitoring Kilauea volcano activity due to 'strong sequence of earthquakes'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 4, 2021
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has increased their code alert from advisory to watch for the Kilauea volcano in the south caldera region due to recent earthquake activity.
USGS tracks Hurricane Ida to 'assess storm damage'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 4, 2021
The U.S. Geological Survey is using sensors to track the damage caused by Hurricane Ida through Louisiana and Mississippi.
New Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks says she's 'humbled and honored'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 24, 2021
Shannon Estenoz was sworn in July 12 as the new Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. The decision to place Estenoz in this position was made by Secretary Deb Haaland.
