The golden-cheeked warbler has been considered endangered since 1990. Scientific research and conservation work on Ft. Hood has improved its lot. USFWS photo.
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November is Manatee Awareness Month; but no matter what time of year it is, manatees deserve to be celebrated. These amazing creatures fulfill a unique niche by serving as indicator species for ecosystems across the United States. Because of their reliance on the health of their habitat, manatees often act as a signal of their environment’s well-being. NOAA photo by Michael Buchanan.
Spring is coming early in 3/4 of national parks, according to a new study. Awesome? Not so much. As flowers bloom earlier every year, it’s disrupting the link between the wildflowers and the arrival of birds, bees, and butterflies that feed on and pollinate the flowers. In Shenandoah, an earlier spring is giving invasive plants a head start, and they’re displacing native wildflowers, leading to costly management issues.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the first national monument to preserve the landscape and honor the history and culture of Maine’s North Woods. Photo courtesy of Scot Miller.
Before the 1960s almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) person was illegal. New York City laws against homosexual activities were particularly harsh. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGBT civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.
The Office of Facilities and Administrative Services (OFAS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building (MIB) and the South Interior Building (SIB) and providing an array of administrative services for employees. If you have a service request or question, please call the OFAS Service Desk at 202-208-2222. You may also email us at facilities@ios.doi.gov or visit us in the Udall Building 1300 east corridor.
Information About the OFAS Organization
- OFAS Leadership Team
- OFAS 2017 Goals
- General Office Operating Procedures
- Compressed Work Schedule Request Form
Information for Employees
- Welcome to the Neighborhood
- Udall/SIB Snow Removal Plans
- Employee Emergency Information
- Interior Department Recreation Association (IDRA)
- Interior Federal Credit Union
- MIB Child Care Center
- Indian Craft Shop
- MIB Bison Bistro Cafeteria
Frequently Used OFAS Services
- Conference Rooms and Special Events
- Wellness Center
- Transportation Subsidy Program
- MIB/SIB Parking Services
- OFAS Survey Results
Customer Communication Forum
Informative session on activities and projects occurring in the Udall and South Interior Buildings. Emails will be sent prior to each forum with the agenda and location. If you would like to view minutes from prior years, click on the OFAS Archives Page.
Minutes from Prior Customer Communication Forums
- 1/20/2016 Minutes
- 3/16/2016 Minutes
- 4/20/2016 Minutes
- 5/18/2016 Minutes
- 6/15/2016 Minutes
- 9/21/2016 Minutes
- 10/19/2016 Minutes
- 11/16/2016 Minutes