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New sites join Brown v. Board historical park to tell full desegregation story

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of five schools in Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as affiliated areas of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates over $46 million for Ohio mine land restoration

The Department of the Interior has announced more than $46 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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Interior Department releases report on Western Arctic resource protection

The Department of the Interior has released a report summarizing public input on protecting surface resources in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).
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Interior Department allocates funds for pollution cleanup in California and New Mexico

The Department of the Interior has announced a $14.5 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address orphaned oil and gas wells in California and New Mexico.
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Interior Department updates consultation policies with Native Hawaiian Community

The Department of the Interior has announced updates to its policies and procedures aimed at enhancing consultation with the Native Hawaiian Community.
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Daniel-Davis highlights environmental progress during Biden-Harris Administration

Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis delivered a farewell speech at the Department of the Interior, reflecting on the progress made during her tenure under the Biden-Harris administration.
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Interior Department issues guidance on accessing funds for orphaned well cleanup

The Department of the Interior has released final guidance for states to apply for up to $40 million each in Regulatory Improvement Grant funding.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $75 million for Illinois community revitalization

The Department of the Interior has announced more than $75 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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Investing in America allocates $223M for drought resilience through water recycling

The Department of the Interior has announced a significant investment of $223 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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Biden-Harris Administration invests nearly $16M to clean up legacy pollution

The Department of the Interior has announced a $15.89 million investment as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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Biden administration allocates $514M for Western U.S. water infrastructure projects

The Department of the Interior has announced a $514 million investment aimed at enhancing water infrastructure in Western communities.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $121M for tribal climate resilience

The Department of the Interior has announced a $121 million investment aimed at assisting Tribal communities in preparing for severe climate-related environmental threats.
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No bids received for Arctic Refuge oil lease sale

The Department of the Interior has announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received no bids for the oil and gas lease sale in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Biden-Harris administration invests $41 million in water resources projects

The Department of the Interior has announced a $41 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at enhancing water resources and ecosystem health.
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Biden designates Chuckwalla National Monument; Haaland praises preservation efforts

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has expressed her support for President Biden's recent designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California.
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Biden withdraws over 625 million acres from future offshore oil leasing

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has praised President Biden's decision to withdraw specific offshore areas in the United States from future oil and natural gas leasing.
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Interior Department secures protection for critical land in Grand Teton National Park

The Department of the Interior has announced the acquisition and permanent protection of a 640-acre parcel within Grand Teton National Park, known as the Kelly parcel.
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Secretary Haaland reflects on President Jimmy Carter's contributions after his passing

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has issued a statement following the passing of President Jimmy Carter.
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Biden-Harris administration proposes 20-year protection plan for Nevada's Ruby Mountains

Today, the Biden-Harris administration took steps to protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains by considering a 20-year withdrawal from future oil, gas, and geothermal development.
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Pactola Reservoir receives protection against mineral exploration under new order

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed Public Land Order 7956, establishing protections for the Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed within the Black Hills National Forest.
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