Secretary Burgum said, “This final rule restores that commonsense framework and gives Alaskans a stronger voice in decisions affecting the lands, wildlife and traditions they know best.“ The…
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House Considers Renewal of Great American Outdoors Act
If approved, the legislation would reinstate $1.9 billion annual funding to help with upkeep and maintenance in the national parks systems. Members of the House of Representatives are…
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Interior Department Accepting Nominations for Long-Distance Biking Trails on Public Lands
Members of the public are encouraged to nominate existing trails or areas for development on the Bureau of Land Management website. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)…
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Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to State of Alaska
Progress continues on the fulfillment of the Alaska Land Transfer Program. The Department of the Interior (DOI) is fulfilling requirements under the Alaska Statehood Act, transferring additional land…
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Interior Department Plans to Ease Certain Endangered Species Protections
The rules are intended to create transparency and provide clarity under the law. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has taken steps to clarify the Endangered Species Act.…
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NASA Confirms Chinese Three Gorges Dam Slightly Slowed Earth’s Rotation
The weight of 10 trillion gallons of water increased the day’s length by 0.06 microseconds. NASA recently confirmed that China’s massive Three Gorges Dam, which holds 10 trillion…
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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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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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President Appoints Leaders to Advance Forest Management and Conservation
The roles will address wildfire prevention and natural resource stewardship. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced two appointments by President Trump to prioritize forest management, wildfire…
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