Secretary Kennedy joined Secretary Burgum on Colorado for the initiative’s announcement. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Grand Junction,…
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Interior Provides Funding for Orphaned Well Cleanup
The assistant secretary said phase 3 of the State Formula Grant Guidance is now in effect. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced new guidance for the…
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NPS Announces Reopening of Grand Canyon’s North Rim
Following the Dragon Bravo Fire in 2025, the North Rim’s trails have reopened to hikers for the 2026 season. The National Park Service announced that Grand Canyon National…
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Interior Department Proposes Expansion of Visitor Access to Denali National Park
Proposed changes would coordinate federal regulations with the park’s current road management practices and visitor access policies. The Department of the Interior recently announced a proposed rule updating…
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USDA Finalizes Updated Environmental Review Rules
The changes streamline the review process while maintaining environmental considerations. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized revisions to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations—consolidating multiple agency rules…
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Federal Agencies Announce Ohio Energy and Data Center Partnership with Private Sector
The project includes new power generation, grid upgrades, and large-scale computing development at the Portsmouth site. The U.S. Departments of Energy and Commerce announced a public-private partnership with…
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Interior Transfers Public Land to Navy for Border Security Expansion
Land along California’s southern border is being released as security concerns rise. The Department of the Interior announced the transfer of public land to the U.S. Navy to…
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BLM Fines Two Shooters for Starting 700 Acre Wildfire
The men used illegal exploding ammunition, which led to the 2024 Idaho Fires. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a $24,000 fine against two recreational shooters last…
Read MoreEnergy Department Moves Forward with AI Data Centers on Federal Land
Four DOE sites selected for potential AI infrastructure and energy development projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to partner with private companies to build AI…
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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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