News Stories
Balancing Conservation and Development in a Changing Arctic
SUN, AUGUST 26, 2012Posted by: David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
I am delighted to be here this morning to talk about how the Department of the Interior can – and must – balance our dual missions of conservation and development here in Alaska. Read More >
Responsibly Expanding America’s Offshore Energy Development
WED, JULY 18, 2012Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar
In recent weeks, the Department of the Interior announced a key component of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy: a five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. Read More >
Interior Department Helps Indian Country Go Green
FRI, JUNE 22, 2012Yesterday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar signed a Record of Decision approving the lease and associated right of way for a 350-megawatt utility-scale solar energy project on the Moapa River Indian Reservation. Read More >
Let’s Move Outside! Celebrating National Trails Day
FRI, JUNE 1, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar
This week, along with Director of the National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, I announced that we’re designating 54 new water and land trails across the nation as National Recreation Trails. Read More >
Obama Administration Announces Members of Steering Team to Lead Interagency Coordination of Unconventional Oil and Gas Research and Development
THU, MAY 24, 2012Posted by: Brian Tsai
Three federal agencies announced today the members of the steering team that will lead efforts to coordinate research addressing the challenges of safely and prudently developing unconventional shale gas and tight oil resources. Read More >
National Travel and Tourism Strategy Sets Goal to Draw 100 million International Visitors to U.S.
THU, MAY 10, 2012Posted by: Guest blog post by Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
As we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the U.S. government is doubling down on its commitment to create more jobs for Americans by growing international and domestic travel and tourism that powers our economy. Read More >
Measuring America’s Energy Potential
THU, APRIL 19, 2012Posted by: Interior Deputy Secretary David J. Hayes
Following the release of a scientific assessment of global undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources by the U.S. Geological Survey, some have attempted to compare these assessments to facts regarding U.S. oil reserves. Read More >
Is the Recent Increase in Felt Earthquakes in the Central US Natural or Manmade?
WED, APRIL 11, 2012Posted by: David J. Hayes
I want to clarify a few points about USGS’s important and ongoing work to study induced seismicity. Read More >
Toward a More Inclusive America: Preserving All Chapters of Our Nation’s History
FRI, MARCH 23, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar
If we are to tell the full story of America, we must ensure that we include painful chapters such as this one - the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Read More >
Making America a Top Tourist Destination: Commerce and Interior Keep Up Efforts to Increase Visitation
WED, MARCH 21, 2012Posted by: Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
As we search for ways to grow our nation’s economy, we must not overlook the travel and tourism industry as a source for economic opportunity. Read More >
The Department of the Interior Leads in Natural Resources Transparency
FRI, MARCH 16, 2012Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar
Open Government has been a priority for President Obama and Interior since Day 1, and we have made substantial progress, particularly in reorganizing our agencies that manage offshore energy development in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Read More >
Agreement between the United States and Mexico Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico
FRI, MARCH 9, 2012Posted by: BOEM
This Agreement would establish a framework for the cooperative exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon resources that cross the United States-Mexico maritime boundary in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More >
A Bright Future for the River of Grass
FRI, JANUARY 20, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Covering some 2.3 million acres of south-central Florida, the Everglades is one of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. Read More >
Transforming Our Rivers and Our Communities
FRI, JANUARY 13, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Surrounded by members of the community, Mayor Villaraigosa and I heard about the strong partnerships dedicated to transforming the Los Angeles River Watershed and the undeniable link between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. Read More >
Honoring Our DOI Veterans
THU, NOVEMBER 10, 2011Posted by: David J. Hayes
At the Department of the Interior’s Honoring our Veterans event in Washington, Senior Advisor Bob Stanton and I spoke about our Department’s determination to give back to those who have given us all so much. Read More >
Celebrating American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
WED, NOVEMBER 9, 2011Posted by: Tracy Russo
This week the Department of Justice held a special event in the Great Hall commemorating National Native American Heritage Month. Read More >
Honoring Sovereignty and the Trust Relationship with American Indians and Alaskan Natives
WED, NOVEMBER 2, 2011Posted by: David Hayes
"We have engaged the tribes in a complete overhaul of our Department’s approach to government-to-government relations. The Interior Department will shortly be releasing the fruits of that effort." - David J. Hayes Read More >
Building a Strong Foundation for a Solar Energy Future
MON, OCTOBER 31, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
What is happening is nothing short of a revolution. Real progress is being made. Real jobs are being created. And we are making believers out of skeptics. Read More >
Cuentos of Our Past: Celebrating Our Shared Heritage
WED, OCTOBER 12, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar
As a 12th generation native of the American Southwest, my roots in this country stretch back before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock or before America declared its independence. Read More >
Engaging Our Hispanic Community
WED, OCTOBER 12, 2011Posted by: David Vela, National Park Service
Over my 20 plus years in the National Park Service, I have had the honor of working and protecting some of our nation's most cherished historic places as a Ranger, Superintendent, and Regional Director. Read More >