News Stories
Interior Naturalization Ceremony
FRI, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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's Plan to Get Americans Back to Work
THU, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011Posted 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, 2011Want 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, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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 >
Investing in America’s New Energy Frontier
FRI, JUNE 17, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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 >
Connecting Communities to the Great Outdoors: National Trails Day
FRI, JUNE 3, 2011Posted 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, 2011Posted 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, 2011As 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 >
Bureau of Land Management in Utah Sets Record with Seven New Species of Dinosaur in 2010
TUE, DECEMBER 21, 2010Posted by: Bureau: Bureau of Land Management
They have been extinct for millions of years, but Utah dinosaurs are having a record breaking year On Dec. 15, BLM, Utah Geological Survey, and Temple University announced the naming of the seventh dinosaur from BLM-Utah in 2010. Read More >
Live Webcast: Forum on Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing on Public Lands
TUE, NOVEMBER 30, 2010On Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 1-4:30 pm, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will host a forum entitled Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing on Public Lands: A Forum Hosted by the Department of the Interior. Read More >
A Thanksgiving Message from Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
THU, NOVEMBER 25, 2010Posted by: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
As we look forward to a Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family... Read More >
Veterans Day - Free access to National Parks
THU, NOVEMBER 11, 2010As we mark Veterans Day, I'm pleased to announce that The Department of the Interior is offering free access to our national parks today as a thank you to our nation’s service men and women. Read More >
U.S. Launches Initiatives to Share Climate Science Data
FRI, NOVEMBER 5, 2010"To tackle the challenges facing our planet ... we must have comprehensive and integrated scientific data about the Earth and how it is changing." - David Hayes, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Read More >