March 4, 2010

$129 Million Saved by National Park Service Will Fund Additional 30 Projects Nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2010
Contact: David Barna, (202) 208-6843, david_barna@nps.gov
WASHINGTON, DC - The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that favorable pricing on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) large construction projects has resulted in savings of over 20 percent totaling approximately $129 million. The Service will use these dollars to fund an [...]

February 17, 2010

Secretary Salazar Marks Recovery Act Anniversary in Seattle

Under the Recovery Act, the Interior Department is investing $3 billion to conserve America’s timeless treasures. These include an historic $750 million for our National Park System to help preserve and protect national icons and historic landscapes. In addition, the Bureau of Land Management is investing $305 million to restore landscapes, clean up abandoned mines, protect wildlife habitat, reduce the risk of wildfire, and expand its capacity to authorize renewable energy development on public lands.

September 3, 2009

Secretary Salazar Cites Progress of Recovery Act in Arkansas and Nationwide

From the Department of the Interior alone, there is a total of approximately $10 million for approved ARRA projects in Arkansas. Of that amount, the National Park Service has almost $2 million in funding for four park projects in Arkansas, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has almost $8 million for nine refuge and fish hatchery projects, and the U.S. Geological Survey has $300,000 in funding to upgrade or replace stream gages in Arkansas.

August 21, 2009

Secretary Salazar Highlights Recovery Act Investments, Job Creation during Tour of Grand Canyon National Park

Date: August 21, 2009
Contacts: Hugh Vickery
(202) 208-6416
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today visited the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to highlight $10.8 million in projects under President Obama’s economic recovery package that are creating jobs and stimulating the local economy.
Projects at Grand Canyon National Park being funded [...]

August 20, 2009

Assistant Secretary Strickland Highlights Interior’s $85 Million in Recovery Act Investments in Alaska

On a two-week visit to Alaska, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Tom Strickland today highlighted more than $85 million that Interior is investing in Alaska under the President’s economic recovery package. The funding is designed to create jobs, stimulate local economies, and enable rehabilitation and improvement projects at national parks, refuges, and other public lands in the state.

August 8, 2009

Salazar, Obey Highlight Recovery Act Projects, Economic Growth for Wisconsin in Tour of Apostle Islands

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Congressman David Obey today highlighted more than $116,000 in projects at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore funded under President Obama’s economic recovery package that will bring jobs and economic growth to Wisconsin. Overall, the Department of the Interior is investing more than $29 million across Wisconsin in projects in wildlife refuges, national park units, scientific research facilities, and on tribal lands.

July 27, 2009

Secretary Salazar, Senator Collins Highlight Recovery Act Projects,

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar andSenator Susan Collins today highlighted $8.3 million in projects at Acadia National Park funded under President Obama’s economic recovery package that will bring jobs and economic growth to Maine.

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 [...]

DOI Recovery Investments by Bureau