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Recent News Stories
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Balancing Conservation and Development in a Changing Arctic
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.
Press Releases
- 10/12/12
- 10/11/12
- 10/10/12
DOI Videos
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Secretary Salazar on Public Lands Day
Please join Secretary Salazar in recognizing National Public Lands Day by participating at a service event in your area. Check out http://www.publiclandsday.org.
Podcasts
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Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat Teleconference
In compliance with an order from a U.S. District Court, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a science-based critical habitat proposal for the northern spotted owl that begins a public review process to determine what forest lands should be designated as critical habitat in a final rule that will be published in November.
Photo Galleries
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Photos: César E. Chávez National Monument
Photos from the establishment of the César E. Chávez National Monument at Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz in Keene, California.
Radio Actualities
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Salazar, Bromwich Testify Before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regulation and Enforcement testified before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.