April - 2009 - Dept of the Interior Recovery Activities

Secretary Salazar Announces $280 Million Investment at Wildlife Refuges and Hatcheries to Create Jobs, Improve Facilities, and Promote Conservation

HELENA, MT — In an announcement that will both create jobs and promote the conservation of our nation’s fish and wildlife, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will invest $280 million in more than 770 projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to build visitors centers, improve infrastructure, and bolster conservation at national wildlife refuges and hatcheries across the country.

April 25, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $500 Million in Indian Country Economic Recovery Projects

U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Communications
1849 C Street NW 202-208-6416 phone
Washington DC 20240 202-208-5133 fax
Contact: Frank Quimby (DOI) 202-208-6416
Nedra Darling (Indian Affairs) 202-219-4152
Job Creation, Construction and Infrastructure Improvements, Workforce Development Focus of Tribal Community Investments
BISMARK, N.D. - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the Department will fund $500 million in [...]

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 15, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $260 Million in Economic Recovery Investments to Help California Address Long-Term Water Supply Challenges and Devastating Drought Conditions

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, at a press conference with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California congressional leaders, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the Department of the Interior will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in America’s water infrastructure to create jobs and get the economy moving again. Overall, the Department of the Interior will manage $3 billion in investments as part of the recovery plan signed by the President to jumpstart our economy, create or save jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st Century.

Secretary Salazar Announces $107.9 Million Provided for Projects in the Lower Colorado Region

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to repair America’s water infrastructure and help address the country’s long-term water supply challenges. Of the $1 billion invested through Reclamation, $107.9 million will go to projects in the Lower Colorado Region.

Secretary Salazar Announces $28.3 Million Provided for Upper Colorado Region for Use on Infrastructure and Environmental Restoration Projects

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to repair America’s water infrastructure and help address the country’s long-term water supply challenges. Of the $1 billion invested through Reclamation, $28.3 million will go to projects in the Upper Colorado Region.

Secretary Salazar Announces $234.5 Million Provided for Projects in the Great Plains Region

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to repair America’s water infrastructure and help address the country’s long-term water supply challenges. Of the $1 billion invested through Reclamation $234.5 million will go to the Great Plains Region projects.

Secretary Salazar Announces $50 Million Economic Recovery Investment in America’s Water Infrastructure

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior will invest $50 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the Central Utah Project, which delivers water from the Colorado River to users in Central Utah while mitigating adverse environmental impacts and conserving fish, wildlife, and recreation resources. Overall, the Department of the Interior will manage $3 billion in investments as part of the recovery plan signed by the President to jumpstart our economy, create or save jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st Century.

Secretary Salazar Announces $125.2 Million will Support Projects in the Pacific Northwest

U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
Office of Public Affairs
1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240
Phone: 202-513-0574
Fax: 202-513-0305
Interior Recovery News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: April 15, 2009
Contact: Joan Moody
(202) 208-6416
Secretary Salazar Announces $1 Billion Economic Recovery Investment in America’s Water Infrastructure
$125.2 million will support projects in the Pacific Northwest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken [...]

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 [...]