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Shaking hands at a naturalization ceremony

Interior Naturalization Ceremony

FRI, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
Posted by: Secretary Napolitano & Secretary Salazar

"Welcoming enterprising immigrants into the American family is a fundamental part of our heritage and an important part the continued success of our nation." Read More >

Helping Both the Environment and the Economy

MON, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Posted by: Reclamation Commissioner Mike Connor

"They will help preserve endangered and threatened fish species in the Delta. That ... also helps to ensure a dependable water supply to a half-million people and the surrounding businesses and industries in Contra Costa County" Read More >

President Obama delivers his September 2011 jobs speech to a joint session of Congress

President Obama's Plan to Get Americans Back to Work

THU, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Posted by: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar

Tonight, President Obama delivered a plan to Congress that will help get Americans back to work and have an immediate impact on our economy. The American Jobs Act is specific, is tangible, and can make a difference on our economy right now. Read More >

Live Chat with a USGS expert on the East Coast Earthquake Friday at 11:00 am EDT

THU, AUGUST 25, 2011

Want to know more about the earthquake that rattled the East Coast on Tuesday? We'll answer these questions and more during a live, online chat with one of our top scientists from the USGS Friday at 11:00 am EDT. Read More >

DC Employees Earthquake Update

WED, AUGUST 24, 2011
Posted by: Rhea Suh, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget

Inspectors have found no structural damage that would indicate a hazardous condition for employees in either the MIB/Udall or South Interior Building. Read More >

Quake - DC Area Employee Update

TUE, AUGUST 23, 2011
Posted by: Rhea Suh, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget

The Main and South Interior Buildings will remain closed to business tomorrow, August 24th, 2011. All DOI employees who work in satellite offices in the DC metro region should report to duty unless otherwise instructed. Read More >

The Economic Power of Outdoor Recreation

MON, AUGUST 22, 2011
Posted by: Ken Salazar

Hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation contribute an estimated $730 billion to the U.S. economy each year. And one in twenty U.S. jobs are in the recreation economy – more than there are doctors, lawyers, or teachers. Read More >

The Health of Our Lands and Waters and the Health of Our Economy

THU, AUGUST 18, 2011
Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar and Nancy Sutley

Smart, community-led conservation presents a tremendous opportunity to improve quality of life across America, and to build and grow local jobs in industries like recreation and tourism. Read More >

A Historic Step Toward True Trust Reform

FRI, JUNE 24, 2011
Posted by: Ken Salazar

A historic court action on June 20 signaled the beginning of a new era in the U.S. Government’s relations with American Indian communities. Read More >

Blythe Solar Power Project Groundbreaking

Investing in America’s New Energy Frontier

FRI, JUNE 17, 2011
Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior

"California Governor Jerry Brown, BLM Director Bob Abbey and I participated in a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for ... the world’s largest solar energy project to be built on public lands." Read More >

A Business Response to America's New Energy Frontier

FRI, JUNE 17, 2011
Posted by: Jim Shipley, Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce

"As a business owner and the head of the Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce, I am excited about the new jobs and economic opportunities that will come with the Blythe Solar Power Project, which will be the largest of its kind when completed." Read More >

Planting the “Three Sisters” with the First Lady Michelle Obama

WED, JUNE 8, 2011
Posted by: Larry Echo Hawk

At Indian Affairs, we are actively involved with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! in Indian Country initiative and inspired to help achieve the goal of solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. Read More >

Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes

Connecting Communities to the Great Outdoors: National Trails Day

FRI, JUNE 3, 2011
Posted by: David J. Hayes

This Saturday, Americans of all ages will get outside and explore the network of existing trails winding through our cities and linking up our country. Read More >

Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk Blog for Let’s Move! in Indian Country

FRI, MAY 27, 2011
Posted by: Larry Echo Hawk

It was an honor to be a part of the Let’s Move! in Indian Country launch on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin. I saw first-hand that the tribal community and youth are eager to counter the troubling issues of obesity in their community. Read More >

Simpler, Smarter, and More Cost-effective: Regulation Reforms at Interior

THU, MAY 26, 2011

As part of President Obama’s call for an innovative, balanced and cost-efficient federal regulatory culture in the 21st century, the Interior Department has launched several initiatives that can significantly reduce administrative expenses... Read More >