A $10 million investment from the Biden-Harris Adminisrtration will expand the BIA Fish Hatchery Maintenance program.

After more than two years, Tommy Beaudreau has announced he is leaving the Deputy Secretary position at the Department of the Interior. He has been involved with the U.S. Department of the Interior for almost a decade, according to an Oct. 4 press release.

The naming of public lands holds significant importance, as it shapes our collective identity and impacts future generations. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that Mount Evans in Eastern Colorado will be renamed Mount Blue Sky. This decision came after a thorough process that involved consultations with various stakeholders, including tribal governments.

The John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) has announced that it will hold its regular business meeting on October 19 and 20 in Maupin, Oregon. The meeting will take place at the Maupin Civic Center and will provide an opportunity for public comment each day. The specific time allotted for public comment will depend on the number of individuals who wish to speak.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced over $40 million in funding to support collaborative partnerships aimed at protecting endangered species in the United States. These grants, provided through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF), will assist state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies in their efforts to conserve imperiled species and their habitats. The funding will be used for land acquisition and conservation planning projects covering more than 7,200 acres of habitat for 65 listed and at-risk species.