The proposed drilling project in Sanpete County is part of a national initiative to boost U.S. coal production. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 30-day public…
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U.S. and Israel Partner to Advance AI and Energy Collaboration
New agreement seeks to boost innovation, security, and resource efficiency across both nations. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy, led by Secretaries Doug Burgum and Chris…
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USGS Reports Untapped Oil and Gas Reserves on U.S. Public Lands
Interior Department estimates show enough domestic resources to supply the nation’s oil and gas needs for years, highlighting the impact of evolving energy technology. The U.S. Department of…
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USDA and Interior Coordinate on Wildfire Preparedness
The departments issued a joint memo outlining strategies for rapid, unified wildfire responses during peak season. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a…
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Interior Proposes Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Access on Public Lands
More than 87,000 acres across 11 states would open or expand access for outdoor recreation under new federal plan. The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed 42…
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Interior Explores Seafloor Minerals to Boost U.S. Resource Security
The new USGS fact sheet identifies underwater regions rich in critical minerals needed for economic and defense sectors. The Department of the Interior released a fact sheet through…
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Interior Announces Completion of Land Transfer for Spirit Lake Nation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service transferred 680 acres to be held in trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the…
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Interior Department Announced Permanent Pay Increases for Wildland Firefighters
The move is intended to improve recruitment and retention. The Department of the Interior announced permanent pay increases this month for federal and tribal wildland firefighters. The decision…
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Interior Announces Plans to Expand Arctic Drilling
The administration is returning to energy policies from President Trump’s first term. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced plans to expand drilling in the Arctic this month,…
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HUD and DOI Explore Affordable Housing Construction on Federal Lands
A joint task force has been launched to fund underutilized federal properties. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of the Interior (DOI)…
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