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Haaland: 'David’s long and impressive tenure will continue to be essential' as new USGS director

The Department of Interior swore in a new director of the U.S. Geological Survey Aug. 15.


Haskell Foundation director: 'This award is wonderful and critically important today'

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs announced on Aug. 3 that Haskell Indian Nations University was awarded $20 million to create a hub for the Indigenous community and earth science convergence.



BIA's Davidson: Tribal communities 'long overdue' for benefits of high-speed internet

A partnership between two federal agencies will speed the expansion of high-speed-internet service into tribal lands while safeguarding the environment, histories and cultures of Tribal communities.


Trottenberg: Thriving Communities Initiative helps 'create efficient, accessible transportation'

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg announced the importance of disadvantaged communities gaining access to funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.



Haaland: Cantor is 'ready to lead'  DOI initiatives in U.S. territories

A career diplomat with expertise in the issues faced by island communities is now the Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs for the Department of the Interior.


Blackman: 'Urban agriculture help promote environmental stewardship, sustainability, food security' in Georgia

Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Daniel Blackman recently visited the Metro-Atlanta Urban Farm and an urban backyard farm started by Georgia's youngest organic farmer.


Mancuso: U.S. works with international partners to 'keep counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices out of the global supply chain'

The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center announced their participation in Operation Pangea XV June 23-30 to seize illicit medicines.


Guzman: 'The county of Hawai‘i is required to shut down the large-capacity cesspools'

The county of Hawai'i is required to close five illegal large-capacity cesspools in the neighborhoods of Phala and Nlehu on the Big Island.


De Jesus: Florida restaurant labor violations 'and the penalties they carry could have been avoided'

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the discovery of penalties for Fred Flounder Inc. and the recovery of unpaid wages for 10 workers.


McCollister: 'Clean drinking water for Washington County homes will promote healthier lives'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed interim plans for the cleanup of groundwater in private, domestic drinking water wells at residential properties at the Washington County Lead District Superfund Sites in southeastern Missouri.


Guzman: EPA grants 'to support climate resiliency and safeguard wetlands throughout the Bay Area'

The San Francisco Bay watersheds and wetlands are being protected and restored with the help of a record-breaking $29 million in funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.


USDA's Vilsack: Biden, USDA 'continue to find ways to ease burdens on American farmers'

The Biden administration recently announced additional measures to support farmers harmed by the pandemic.


Briggs: 'BLM is committed to healthy horses on healthy rangelands' in Utah

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the gathering of wild horses in the Bible Spring Complex to protect rangeland health conditions and protect the health of wild horse herds.


Senate Committee on Homeland Security holds hearing on the 'increase in number of UAS operating in our airspace'

On July 14, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on the topic of “Protecting the Homeland from Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” according to the Department of Justice.


EPA administrator on U.S. Supreme Court's West Virginia v. EPA decision: ‘The Court’s ruling is disheartening’

On June 30, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan issued a statement noting his disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on West Virginia v. EPA and the EPA’s continued effort to regulate the economy to reduce carbon emissions.


Pekoske on confirmation as TSA administrator: ‘I remain committed to TSA’s future”

The Senate Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a nomination hearing July 13 to debate whether David Pekoske should serve a second consecutive term as administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, a part of the Department of Homeland Security.


House committee on science addresses remaining nuclear waste cleanup sites

Chairwoman of House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Eddie Bernice Johnson on July 13 discussed how innovation and technology is required to clean the 15 active nuclear waste sites in the U.S.


President of North Dakota Petroleum Council on unaffordable energy prices: ‘We must recognize where problems exist’

Ron Ness, President of North Dakota Petroleum Council recently argued that rising energy costs can be partially attributed to Biden Admin production restraints. He made this point at a senate subcommittee on energy hearing on July 13th titled “Pathways to Lower Energy Prices.”


U.S. Customs and Border Protection 'prevents the introduction of foreign contagious animal diseases and noxious pests'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seizing prohibited meat products from China at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport.