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The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Department of the Interior has allocated $5 million to support restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities, according to a press release. The funding comes from President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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Korn: "I want to thank Douglas County, Western Rivers Conservancy, and the many partners and staff that worked to make these acquisitions possible."
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced the acquisition of 216 acres of land along the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, thanks to funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). BLM Swiftwater Field Manager Mike Korn expressed his gratitude towards Douglas County, Western Rivers Conservancy, and other partners and staff who made this acquisition possible. These lands will now be available to the public, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced a $30,000 investment to reduce pollution in Cold Stream watershed
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has recently announced a $30,000 investment in the Cold Stream Watershed located in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. This grant comes from the OSMRE's Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program, which aims to reduce pollution in various watersheds across the country.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: '15-day public comment period for Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board second contract amendment'
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced a 15-day comment period on a proposed amendment to the Cachuma Operation & Maintenance Board's second contract, which the BOR says is needed to allow work to continue at some facilities, a Sept. 7 press release said.
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Bureau of Land Management, Kansas State Fair and Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board to host Wild Horse Youth Challenge on Sept. 16-17
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kansas State Fair and Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board will hold the Wild Horse Youth Challenge on Sept. 16-17. More than two dozen youths ages 10 to 18 will compete in multiple events during the event.
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Williams thrilled to head to WAPA to work on sustainability and future of federal hydropower
Michelle Williams will transition early from deputy regional director with the Bureau of Reclamation to senior vice president and regional manager for the Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA’s) Sierra Nevada region on Nov. 6, the bureau said in an Aug. 24 press release.
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Beaudreau on Hualapai water rights: 'Today we celebrate a settlement that was achieved by true collaboration'
The U.S Department of the Interior (DOI) has settled the Hualapai Tribe's water rights claims in Arizona and created a $312 million tribal trust fund for water infrastructure, the agency announced in a press release.
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Bureau of Land Management approves Four Rivers Resource Management Plan
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced an approved resource management plan for property under the purview of the Four Rivers Field Office.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declines to comment on Natural Asset Companies approval or denial status
On July 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declined to comment when asked on the approval status of Natural Asset Companies, giving no timeline on when a decision could be expected or where the filing is at in the process.
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Arpan: 'These awards are a testament to the academic rigor and high standards we strive to instill in the next generation of journalists'
Student journalists at the Haskell Indian Nations University were recently recognized for outstanding work from the Indigenous Journalists Association.
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Secretary Haaland attends inauguration of Paraguay president
The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced Secretary Deb Haaland had been part of the U.S. delegation to attend the inauguration of Paraguay’s new president, Santiago Peña.
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President Biden designates Grand Canyon's Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints as country's newest national monument
Under the Antiquities Act, President Biden designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona on August 8, creating the country's newest National Monument and marking the fifth National Monument created by President Biden.
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White House announces new Grand Canyon monument to further climate agenda
President Joe Biden recently designated a new Arizona national monument in the Grand Canyon, granting 1 million acres of land to Tribal nations, furthering his pledge on climate resilience and conservation.
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DOI: '@USGS scientists have recently observed that many coral reef communities are experiencing unprecedented bleaching events'
The U.S. Department of the Interior recently revealed the bleaching problems for coral reefs. Bleaching happens when coral gets stressed.
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Bernhardt: 'These efforts to burden federal lands with red tape and raise the cost of development stand in stark contrast to the benefits of the American energy revolution'
David Bernhardt, former secretary of the Department of the Interior, critiques new regulations under the Inflation Reduction Act in a Washington Times op-ed, arguing they will hamper domestic energy production by imposing higher fees and regulatory burdens on federal land.
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DOI deputy secretary: 'We are simultaneously making smart investments now that will make our path forward stronger and more sustainable'
The U.S. Department of the Interior will allocate $50 million for key water infrastructure in the Upper Colorado River Basin, according to a press release. The funding will be delivered over a five-year period.
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Lueders: 'The Apache trout’s recovery is a significant conservation milestone'
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to remove the Apache trout from the Endangered Species list Aug. 10.
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Texas Land Commissioner is 'not a fan' of the Biden administration's plan to lease Gulf Coast waters for wind farms
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham wrote she is "not a fan" of the Biden administration's effort to promote wind farms off the Texas coast.
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Haaland: 'This land is sacred to the many Tribal Nations who have long advocated for its protection'
The land around the Grand Canyon became a national monument Aug. 8.
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Sams: 'Program is helping rural communities strengthen their economies through historic preservation'
The National Park Service is providing nearly $9.7 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to different programs across 12 states to support historic preservation in rural communities across the country.
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