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DOIs Sustainable Building Plan, 07

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Biobased Product Tesing Pilot Opportunities - now posted on USDA Website

2006 White House Closing the Circle Awards Winners Announced

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Last Updated on 4/19/2006

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"I expect the Department, as the Nation's premier conservation agency, to lead by example."
Secretary Kempthorne, April 4, 2007

Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne toured Bureau of Land Management lands in Southeastern New Mexico on Friday, Feb 23, 2007. [Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann] Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne toured Bureau of Land Management lands in Southeastern New Mexico on Friday, Feb 23, 2007.
[Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann]
Secretarial Memorandum, E.O. 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management

Strengthening America's Energy Security
and Improving the Environment

President Bush Signs New Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, January 24, 2007
 
President George W. Bush views a hybrid vehicle powered by Lithium-ion batteries during a tour by Johnson Controls' CEO John Barth, far right, and employee Mike Andrew at the Johnson Controls' Battery Technology Center in Glendale, Wisconsin, Monday, Feb. 20, 2006. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush views a hybrid vehicle powered by Lithium-ion batteries during a tour by Johnson Controls' CEO John Barth, far right, and employee Mike Andrew at the Johnson Controls' Battery Technology Center in Glendale, Wisconsin, Monday, Feb. 20, 2006. White House photo by Eric Draper
"Today I signed an executive order that says we're going to commit the government to the following things: that we're going to purchase more hybrid and flexible-fuel vehicles that run on ethanol -- because we own a lot of cars, and therefore, it's one thing to say, this is the goal; it's another thing to actually participate in achieving that goal, and that's what we're going to do.

"Secondly, we're going to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles as soon as they hit the market. I think that will give some surety to those who have invested in new technologies to know that the federal government is going to be a purchaser, when commercially available.

We're going to purchase -- increase our purchases of renewable power from new sources. We're going to reduce the gas consumption in the federal fleet by 20 percent over 10 years. We're going to be joining with America -- we set the goal; it doesn't make much sense for the federal government to set the goal and then not participate, and we will. And so the executive order commits this government to doing what I know is going to happen.

"And that way, when it's all said and done, when we've done our duty to serving the American people, we can look back and say to this next generation, we tried to leave you a little better world. And so I want to thank you for giving me a chance to come and talk about that better world. It's on the way. And I'm excited to be a part of it, and I know you are, as well. "

"Excerpted from President's speech on energy initiative, January 24, 2007"

 
"On America Recycles Day, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving our resources and recycling."  President Bush's America Recycles Day Proclamation (11/15/2004)
 
The President with Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Manager Paul Dest (White House Photo by Eric Draper)
The President with Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Manager Paul Dest (White House Photo by Eric Draper)
"Earth Day has become a great tradition in our country. It's a day that reminds us that we must be good stewards of the land around us. That's what this day says to us. And we're lucky to live in America, because we're blessed with such unbelievable lands. As the President, I'm fortunate to be able to travel and see a lot of our beautiful nation, whether it be from the -- from Maine to the Big Sur in California or parts of the great state of Texas that are beautiful to look at, too. The importance about Earth Day is that it reminds us that we can't take the natural wonders for granted."
President Announces New Wetlands Initiative on Earth Day (4/22/2004)
 
Interior Secretary Gale Norton and National Park Service Director Fran Mainella accept donation of 12 hybrid SUVs from Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO Bill Ford.
Interior Secretary Gale Norton and National Park Service Director Fran Mainella accept donation of 12 hybrid SUVs from Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO Bill Ford.
"Ford's long-term commitment to innovative, sustainable transportation solutions will enrich the experience of all national park visitors while protecting our important natural resources. I commend the company's efforts in being effective and proud partners of the National Park Foundation." (6/15/2004)