Department of the Interior - Dept of the Interior Recovery Activities

Interior Department’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Projects in National Spotlight from East to West

The Department of the Interior’s work to improve two of our country’s treasured landscapes was recently included in a new report from Vice President Joe Biden, “100 Recovery Act Projects that are Changing America.” The report highlighted the Recovery Act investments the National Park Service is making at Ellis Island and the Grand Canyon.

July 24, 2009

Secretary Salazar Cites Progress Under Recovery Act

Contact Joan Moody, 202-208-6416
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today testified before the House Budget Committee that the Department of the Interior is making “swift progress” on making investments and creating jobs using the $3 billion entrusted to Interior under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“The economic crisis President Obama inherited when he [...]

April 22, 2009

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Southeast Region

National Park Service
Southeast Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
100 Alabama St. SW, 1924 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
Interior Recovery News Release
Contact: William Reynolds
Phone: (404) 507-5612
National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects
ATLANTA, GA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Pacific West Region

National Park Service
Pacific West Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1111 Jackson St. Ste. 700
Oakland, CA 94607
Interior Recovery News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Holly Bundock
Phone: (510) 817-1320
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
OAKLAND, CA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Northeast Region

National Park Service
Northeast Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
200 Chestnut St. 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Interior Recovery News Release
Contact: Phil Sheridan
Phone: (215) 597-0865
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
PHILADELPHIA, PA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in National Capital Region

National Park Service
National Capital Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
Interior Recovery News Release
Contact: Bill Line or Toni Braxton
Phone: (202) 619-7222
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
WASHINGTON, DC -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Midwest Region

National Park Service
Midwest Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
601 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
Interior Recovery News Release
Contact: Patty Rooney
Phone: (402) 661-1532
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
OMAHA, NE -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Intermountain Region

National Park Service
Intermountain Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
12795 Alameda Parkway
Denver, CO 80228
Interior Recovery News Release
Contact: Patrick O’Driscoll
Phone: (303) 969-2839
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
DENVER, CO -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Alaska Region

National Park Service
Alaska Regional Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
240 W. 5th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Interior Recovery News Release
Contact: John Quinley
Phone: (907) 644-3512
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
ANCHORAGE, AK -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [...]

Secretary Salazar Announces $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240
Phone: 202-208-6146, Fax: 202-208-5133
Interior Recovery News Release
Date: April 21, 2009
Contact: Hugh Vickery 202-501-4633
Kathy Kupper 202-208-4990

Secretary Salazar Announces $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs
More than 750 Park Projects to Receive Funding Under President’s [...]

April 16, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces Recovery Act Funds to Upgrade Earthquake Networks

U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary
Office of Communications
1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240
Phone: 202-208-6146, Fax: 202-208-5133
Interior Recovery News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: April 15, 2009
Contact: Joan Moody
202-208-6416
High-Hazard Areas in California Stand to Benefit
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the U.S. Geological Survey will fund $29.4 million in [...]

April 10, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces Department of Interior Economic Stimulus Projects: USGS Investments Underscore Commitment to “Best Science”

Interior Recovery News Release
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2009
Contact: Joan Moody (DOI) 202-208-6416
Michael G. Gauldin (USGS) 703-648-4460
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s first projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – $140 million that will fund 308 U.S. Geological Survey projects across [...]

March 5, 2009

Secretary Salazar Names Investment and Management Specialist Chris Henderson to Serve as Interior Recovery Czar

Contact: Frank Quimby
(202) 208-6416

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today named investment expert and government management specialist Chris Henderson to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Economic Recovery. As the “Recovery Czar” for the Department of the Interior, Henderson will oversee the more than $3 billion in the American Recovery [...]

March 4, 2009

Secretary Salazar: Recovery Plan to Create Jobs, Stimulate Economic Activity in Indian Country

Contact: Frank Quimby
(202) 208-6416

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking to a summit of American Indian leaders, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today highlighted more than $2 billion in President Obama’s economic recovery package to create jobs and economic opportunity in Indian Country.

February 20, 2009

Salazar Begins Rapid, Responsible Implementation of Interior’s $3 Billion in Economic Recovery Plan

Contact: Frank Quimby
(202) 208-6416
Focus on Job Creation and Accountability in Conservation of National Treasures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pledging swift, responsible implementation of President Obama’s economic recovery plan, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today estimated the $3 billion in funding allocated for the Department could create as many as 100,000 jobs and stimulate business activity in [...]

February 15, 2009

Secretary Salazar Tours Great Sand Dunes National Park To Highlight Thousands of Potential Jobs for Colorado in Economic Recovery Package

Contact: Joan Moody
202-208-6416

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK, CO - In a visit today to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in his native San Luis Valley in Colorado, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar described the opportunities for job creation afforded by President Obama’s economic recovery and reinvestment plan. He noted that [...]

February 9, 2009

Interior Funding in Economic Recovery Act Would Create 100,000 Jobs

Contact: Hugh Vickery
(202) 208-6416
Salazar, Cardin, Hoyer and Sarbanes Promote Economic, Scientific Benefits of Conservation Investments at Wildlife Refuge in Maryland
LAUREL, MD – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Senator Benjamin Cardin and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Congressman John Sarbanes today visited Patuxent Research Refuge and Wildlife Research Center in Maryland to highlight the [...]

January 30, 2009

Secretary Salazar Promotes Economic Benefits of Conservation Investments in Visit to Rocky Mountain Arsenal

Contact: Hugh Vickery
(202) 208-6416
COMMERCE CITY, CO - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar toured Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge today to inspect construction and maintenance projects that possibly could be funded under President Obama’s recovery and reinvestment plan to create jobs and economic growth while benefitting the refuge and its wildlife.