Mooney: 'The Heritage Opportunities in Hawaiʻi Program seeks to encourage a tourism model that accurately showcases Native Hawaiian culture and traditions'

The resolutions were introduced by representatives from New York, Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Utah. These house resolutions range in purpose from designating a park as a national commemorative site to conveying land for the expansion of existing cemeteries.

Lake Mead, thanks to advancements in hydrology and conservation efforts backed by the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America agenda, currently holds 1075 feet of water, marking its highest level since 2021. The administration has also unveiled new system conservation agreements that mandate California water entities to conserve up to 399,153 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through the end of 2026.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) responded on March 5 to the recommendations of the Not Invisible Act Commission, which were released in November 2023. The departments' response addresses resources for law enforcement and investigations, recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel, as well as data collection and reporting.

The Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act will provide a $140,000 disbursement to fund projects aimed at improving aquatic passages for Atlantic salmon.

As the Headwaters Forest Reserve marks its 25th anniversary, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its partners are celebrating. The 7,400-acre preserve transitioned to public ownership on March 1, 1999.

In 2023, Gateway Arch National Park received over two million visitors, according to data gathered by the National Park Service using location-based information from visitors' cellular phones. This method allowed for an accurate estimation of the number of people visiting the park at any given time.

The Senate Western Caucus recently made a statement on social media about the need for the United States to become more self-reliant in the critical minerals industry. The caucus argued that with appropriate policies, the U.S. possesses the capacity to produce these crucial minerals domestically.

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has recently declared an investment of $10 million for tribal communities. This funding is intended to upgrade and modernize irrigation projects and power utilities owned by the US Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), which serve these communities. The allocation forms part of a larger, $50 million investment spread over five years, facilitated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The Biden-Harris Administration has appointed three new individuals to key positions within the Department of the Interior. These appointments include a special assistant to the assistant secretary for land and minerals management, an advisor for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and a senior counselor in the Bureau of Reclamation.

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has recently announced the appointment of Kerry Gonzalez as Chief of Cultural Resource Management for two units of the NPS. In her new role at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Gonzalez will be responsible for a wide range of resources, including historic structures, museum collections, and archaeological assets.

Gia Wagner has been appointed as the acting superintendent through May. Prior to this appointment, she held the position of Superintendent at Andersonville National Historic Site.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) has launched a pilot program aimed at bolstering the capacity of small, remote emergency response agencies. The initiative is supported by $5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) recently declared that Missouri would receive assistance in evaluating almost 5,000 orphaned oil and gas wells. This financial aid is part of the Investing in America initiative.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the signing of a Record of Decision for the Red Devil Mine remediation plan. Over the years, the agency has gathered data, evaluated several options, and held consultations with those who would be affected by this plan.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the appointment of Lohr, who began his tenure this week. In his new role, Lohr will be responsible for overseeing the management of 1.4 million acres of public lands.