News and reports from the Department of the Interior.

“SELECT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE WEAPONIZATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT” was published on pages H129-H143 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 10.

The House section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Dec. 22, 2005.

“NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT AT SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF 108TH CONGRESS ON DECEMBER 8, 2004“ was published in the Senate section on pages S12084-S12087 on Dec. 8, 2004

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced the transfer of regulations governing offshore renewable energy activities - including workplace safety and environmental compliance - from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE).

A comeback story more than 20 years in the making is being celebrated as 'a tremendous success story' by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

News Release: As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Cheyenne to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.

“PROTECTING AMERICA'S STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE FROM CHINA ACT“ was published in the House section on pages H209-H219 on Jan. 12

News Release: KREMMLING, Colo. - Today the Bureau of Land Management issued a Notice of Decision approving the Blue Valley Land Exchange, which will increase public access for fishing, hunting, and other recreation in Grand and Summit counties, Colorado. The decision authorizes the BLM to exchange nine parcels of Federal land totaling 1,489 acres in Grand County for nine parcels acres of non-Federal private land totaling 1,830 acres in Grand and Summit counties.

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Join the Bureau of Land Management’s mascot, Seymour Antelope, for stories and snacks this winter at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper.

News Release: WINNEMUCCA, Nev.- The public is invited to review the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) and comment during the 30-day public comment period for the trail improvement project at Water Canyon Recreation Area, beginning today and ending February 15. The Water Canyon Nature Trail has been closed since the recreation area bridges were removed, the first in 2016 and the second in 2020. The trail is popular with the public and provides access to Winnemucca Overlook point.

News Release: (LEWISTOWN, Mont.) - Staff and leaders welcomed Kirsten Kaiser as the new district manager of the Bureau of Land Management’s North Central Montana District, on Jan. 17.

News Release: KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) might have just what you are looking for. The BLM Klamath Falls Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the Gerber Recreation Area.

News Release: By Celeste Morales, National Community Volunteer Ambassador Leader, Washington Support Office.

News Release: San Juan Island National Historic Park is teeming with plants and animals. Among the living things on our island are many edible plants and animals that visitors can forage and eat. Remember to not trample any sensitive areas or harm any resources while you pick fresh, local food in our park!.

The Bureau of Reclamation will begin winter water releases through the outlet works at Dickinson Dam during the week of January 17, 2023. Dickinson Dam forms E.A. Patterson Lake on the Heart River southwest of the city of Dickinson.