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Our Mission: Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future
The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future.
Latest Happenings
Interior Secretary Says Montana Tribal Meetings Signal New Era for Indian Country Nationwide
FRI, JULY 15, 2011, 02:10 PM ESTAt two events with tribal leaders in Montana, Interior Secretary Salazar and other top Interior officials took what he called “the latest steps to implement President Obama’s pledge for reconciliation and empowerment for American Indian nations.” Read More >
Salazar Announces $1.5 Million in Grants under Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
FRI, JULY 15, 2011, 12:47 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar announced $1,483,632 in grants to assist American Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, and museums with implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Read More >
Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar to Tour Creston National Fish Hatchery, Visit Sporting Goods Store in Kalispell and Fish with Conservation Partners
FRI, JULY 15, 2011, 10:00 AM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar and U.S. FWS Director Dan Ashe will be in Kalispell, Montana to learn about local conservation efforts supporting healthy aquatic ecosystems and stimulating economic development through recreational fishing. Read More >
Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar, Senator Nelson to Address Inaugural Meeting of St. Augustine Commission
THU, JULY 14, 2011, 04:18 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar will join U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and U.S. Representative John Mica at the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission’s inaugural meeting in Florida. Read More >
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Announces New Initiative to Support Coalition-Based Conservation
THU, JULY 14, 2011, 01:41 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar announced a new initiative that will spur collaborative efforts to protect vital wildlife habitat through community-based coalitions of private landowners, conservation groups, and state and federal agencies. Read More >