Will support 40 projects spanning 175 million acres Secretary Deb Haaland announced this month that the Department of the Interior will be making a $9 million investment in…
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U.S. Forest Service Admits Errors in New Mexico Burn
Fire has consumed more than 340,000 acres. The Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico has been reviewed by the U.S. Forest Service which has determined that errors occurred…
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Interior Announces Plastics Phase-out Plan
Secretary Haaland issues secretarial order. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued a secretarial order this week, which will phase out the sale and distribution of single-use plastics…
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Interior Distributes $252 Million to Oil State Coastal Restorations
Annual funding distributed through oil revenue-sharing model. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $252 million to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas for coastal conservation projects. These four…
Read MoreDepartment of Energy Promotes New Efficiency Standards
Federal buildings, air conditioners, and swimming pool heaters included in proposals. The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new series of energy efficiency standards to take effect in 2023. Beginning…
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Interior Invites Public Comments on Conservation Database
Digitally accessible Atlas will show land preservation progress. The Department of the Interior is currently developing the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas (Atlas), a tool meant for the…
Read MorePresident’s Administration Launches Conservation Committee
Interior Department currently seeking and accepting formal nominations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the re-establishment of a Federal Advisory Committee that consists of hunting organizations, wildlife…
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Interior Expands Conservation Around San Diego
Part of a larger effort to provide green spaces in urban environments. Last week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in San Diago to announce new conservation…
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Interior Outlines Chaco Canyon Preservation Plan
President Biden prevents drilling within 20 miles of site. The Department of the Interior outlined its plan to protect the Chaco Canyon and surrounding landscape on Monday. Located…
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Interior Announces Columbia River Basin Preservation Plan
Seeks to address challenges to fish populations caused by federal hydroelectric dams. The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday its plans to address the ongoing challenges that…
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