Laura Daniel-Davis
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Recent News About Laura Daniel-Davis
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Biden-Harris administration announces $122M for land restoration across U.S., tribes benefit
The Biden-Harris administration, in collaboration with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and various partners, has announced $122.4 million in grants through the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC).
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Acting Deputy Secretary concludes COP29 participation emphasizing global climate resilience efforts
Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis concluded her participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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U.S., Colombia officials meet to boost biodiversity conservation
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor concluded a weeklong visit to Colombia, focusing on international cooperation for biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection,...
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Daniel-Davis highlights progress on climate initiatives at COP29
Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis spoke at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting efforts by the Biden-Harris administration to address climate change and economic inequity through nature-based...
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Indigenous knowledge emphasized at COP29 for tribal climate resilience
Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis commenced a series of events at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Interior department reports fourth largest energy revenue disbursement since 1982
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) has announced that it disbursed $16.45 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2024.
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Department of Interior invests in urban parks in Arizona and Tennessee
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Arizona and Tennessee this week to emphasize the significant investments from the Department of the Interior’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program.
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Biden-Harris administration completes first Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease sale
The Biden-Harris administration has completed its sixth offshore wind lease sale, marking the first commercial sale for floating offshore wind on the Atlantic Coast.
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Interior commits $375M for recreation and restoration in Nevada
The Department of the Interior has announced a commitment of over $375 million to fund 36 projects in Nevada and California.
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Provo River Delta opens after restoration project supports endangered fish recovery
Following years of effort, the Provo River Delta Restoration Project has been completed and is now open to the public.
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Investments boost wildfire resilience and ecosystem restoration in Colorado and Nevada
Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis visited Colorado and Nevada to highlight investments from President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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Biden administration allocates $9M for drought mitigation projects in Kansas
The Department of the Interior has announced a $9 million investment for drought mitigation efforts in Kansas. This funding is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda and stems from the Inflation Reduction Act, which is recognized as the largest climate investment to date.
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Haaland promotes conservation workforce initiatives in New Mexico and Colorado
This week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited New Mexico and Colorado to emphasize the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts in conservation and Indigenous knowledge. The focus was on the Indian Youth Service Corps, part of the American Climate Corps, under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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Alaska Tribal representation strengthened on Federal Subsistence Board
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have announced a final rule to enhance Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB). This board oversees subsistence use on federal lands and waters in Alaska. The changes are part of efforts by the Biden-Harris administration to engage more directly with Tribal leaders in decision-making processes that affect their communities.
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Salton Sea rehabilitation effort begins with federal investment under Biden’s agenda
The Department of the Interior, in collaboration with the California Natural Resource Agency and other stakeholders, has initiated a new phase of the Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project. This project is partially funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.