U.S. Department of the Interior
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Recent News About U.S. Department of the Interior
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National Park Week will take place from Aug. 22–30 in honor of key anniversaries for both U.S. independence and its park system. Entrance fees are waived on Aug. 25 as part of a nationwide celebration featuring special programs across all national parks.
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The Department of the Interior has raised over $163 million from an oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. This marks a record-setting event under new federal policies aimed at expanding domestic energy production.
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The Department of the Interior has announced nearly $900 million in funding for Western U.S. water projects under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The funds target upgrades in California's Central Valley as well as key improvements across five other states.
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The Department of the Interior reported nearly $47 million in high bids from its latest offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America. Officials say this move supports national energy security goals while sustaining investment in domestic production.
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The Department of the Interior announced it will prioritize U.S.-made uniforms under President Trump's Buy American agenda. Officials say this policy aims to support domestic manufacturing through federal purchasing power.
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The Department of the Interior has introduced a proposed rule aimed at restoring hunting and trapping regulations on Alaska’s national preserves to their previous alignment with state wildlife management laws.
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The Department of the Interior and the Alaska Department of Health have entered into a new agreement aimed at improving probate services for Alaska Native communities.
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The Department of the Interior has announced a proposed update aimed at reducing regulations for the offshore oil and gas sector.
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Montana Tech University in Butte, Montana, where they toured the Lance College of Mines and Engineering's advanced mineral laboratories.
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President Donald J. Trump delivered the State of the Union address in Washington, focusing on efforts by his administration to lower costs for Americans and support what he described as a new era for the country.
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The Department of the Interior has announced final reforms to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures, aimed at streamlining project approvals and reducing regulatory delays.
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The Department of the Interior has announced it will issue Public Land Order No. 7966, opening about 2.1 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor to location and entry under public land and mining laws.
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The Department of the Interior has amended its cooperative agreement with West Virginia, expanding the state's authority to oversee coal mining and reclamation on federal lands within its borders.
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The Department of the Interior has introduced the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Materials Access Program, which aims to make it easier and less costly for the public to obtain mineral materials such as sand, gravel, and stone.
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The Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission has announced the launch of its MABA 250 initiative, a long-term strategy aimed at conserving natural resources and expanding outdoor recreation in the United States.
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The Department of the Interior has announced that up to $20 million is now available to help local governments improve their wildfire response capacity.
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The Department of the Interior has announced a new partnership between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education aimed at preparing Native students for careers in wildland firefighting.
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The Department of the Interior has officially added the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to its list of federally recognized tribes.
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The Department of the Interior has introduced a new Strategic Direction for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), outlining a plan to improve student achievement, strengthen Native language and culture, and enhance operational efficiency in...
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The Department of the Interior has approved the Record of Decision for the Sites Reservoir Project in Northern California, marking a significant step toward expanding water storage capacity in the state.