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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
Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar to Deliver Keynote Address at Western Association of State Departments of Agriculture Meeting in Colorado
FRI, JULY 22, 2011, 01:36 PM ESTSecretary Salazar will deliver the keynote address at the Western Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2011 annual meeting where he will highlight the Department’s role and continued support for rural and agricultural communities. Read More >
National Park Service Takes Next Step in Revitalization Project of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
FRI, JULY 22, 2011, 12:15 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service has initiated the next step in the proposed revitalization of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Read More >
Salazar Announces $2.7 Million in WaterSMART Funding to Study River Basins and Improve Water Systems
WED, JULY 20, 2011, 02:05 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Bureau of Reclamation is providing $2.7 million in funding for studies in California, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Texas through the WaterSMART Program. Read More >
Salazar Announces $37.4 Million for State and Local Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects
TUE, JULY 19, 2011, 12:54 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar announced $37.4 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in state grants to establish and renovate parks and open spaces throughout the 50 States, the Territories and the District of Columbia for Fiscal Year 2011. Read More >
Take Pride In America® 2011 National Award Winners Announced
MON, JULY 18, 2011, 03:36 PM ESTVolunteer conservationists who contributed more than $5 million in economic benefits to federally-managed lands were honored at the White House today with the 2011 Take Pride in America® National Award. Read More >