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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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Donalds: 'A nuclear reactor has been built in America to provide electricity to our grid' for the first time in over 30 years
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) said that he looks forward to the future of nuclear energy following the announcement from Georgia Power that the new Plant Vogtle Unit 3 is commercially operational. In an Aug. 1 post to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Donalds said the building of the new nuclear reactor aligns perfectly with his "nuclear package," which consists of 20 bills.
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Rakotosoa: CORVI assessment 'will be enormously helpful to our efforts to build a sustainable blue economy for our coastal communities'
Officials of the second-largest island nation in the world are partnering with the Stimson Center and the Western Indian Ocean Research Association to develop a comprehensive coastal-city risk profile.
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NPS's Woods: 'The work completed on these monuments preserves their integrity and ensures their sustainability for years to come'
Two monuments to the American Revolutionary War were recently restored after sustaining heavy damage in rains and flooding. The restoration to the Bridge Monument and the Grady Monument was funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
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Skelly: 'Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been instrumental in supporting firefighter health'
The Biden-Harris administration announced nearly $11 million is available through the Joint Fire Science Program for current wildland fire research opportunities.
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OIRA: 'Considering ecosystem services, broadly defined, in benefit-cost analyses helps agencies understand relevant tradeoffs'
The federal government has published draft guidelines to assist public agencies in incorporating ecosystem services into their cost-benefit analyses. On Aug. 1, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) published the draft and opened it up to comments from the public.
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Cann: 'Releasing captive-reared piping plover chicks in new locations helps to encourage the population to spread'
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released four piping plovers at Illinois Beach State Park in Waukegan in July.
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Ramos: 'James is a dedicated professional, passionate about his role in serving the American people through the mission of the National Park Service'
A new park manager is coming to Dry Tortugas National Park, the U.S. National Park Service announced Aug. 1.
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DOI offshore wind leases may mean trouble for the U.S. grid
The Department of the Interior recently announced that it will hold its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The department claims that the three areas to be leased offshore of Texas and Louisiana "have the potential to generate approximately 3.7 GW" of electricity.
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Prokopetz: 'We are excited to expand the work being done at Big Thicket to address legacy pollution'
The National Park Service announced the Big Thicket National Preserve in Kountze, Texas, will receive more than a half-a-million dollars to combat the legacy pollution from a pair of orphaned wells.
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Trimble invites public to 'provide their feedback' on future of trail network at Mammoth Cave National Park
The staff of Mammoth Cave National Park welcomes the public to share insight on park upgrades and visitor experience enhancement.
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Haaland: New national monument 'a testament to the strength and bravery' of Emmett and of Mamie Till-Mobley
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued a news release July 25 to recognize President Joe Biden's proclamation of a new national monument to honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. The monument is 425th site to be placed under the management of the National Park Service.
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Johnson: 'The Mount Rushmore Protection Act makes it very clear that we're not going to use one nickel of taxpayer dollars to try to tear down that monument or to change its name.'
The "Mount Rushmore Protection Act" is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., and was discussed at a meeting of the House Natural Resources subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Haaland: Grants will 'improve equitable access to the outdoors for all'
The Department of the Interior announced on July 21 the distribution of more than $295 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and territories of the United States.
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