Our Mission: Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future
The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future.
Latest Happenings
Salazar Highlights 11 River Projects in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic States under America’s Great Outdoors Rivers Initiative
MON, MAY 21, 2012, 01:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar identified river projects in 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic States and the District of Columbia to serve as models of the America’s Great Outdoors River Initiative to conserve and restore key rivers across the nation. Read More >
Photos: Fort Ord Monument
SAT, MAY 19, 2012, 01:39 PM ESTPhotos from the dedication of the Fort Ord National Monument. Read More >
Secretary Salazar Dedicates Nation’s Newest National Monument at Fort Ord
SAT, MAY 19, 2012, 01:30 PM ESTSecretary Salazar was joined by federal and local officials, including CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley and BLM Director Bob Abbey, to officially dedicate the 14,560-acre Fort Ord National Monument. Read More >
Obama Administration to Hire 20,000 Young People for Summer Work on Public Lands
FRI, MAY 18, 2012, 02:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, and CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley highlighted summer work opportunities for more than 20,000 young people, ages 15-25, in national forests, national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. Read More >
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Designates National Natural Landmarks in California, West Virginia
FRI, MAY 18, 2012, 12:32 PM ESTAs part of the 50th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks Program this month, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has designated Lake Shasta Caverns and Ice Mountain as national natural landmarks. Read More >