News Stories
A Bright Future for the River of Grass
FRI, JANUARY 20, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Covering some 2.3 million acres of south-central Florida, the Everglades is one of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. Read More >
Transforming Our Rivers and Our Communities
FRI, JANUARY 13, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Surrounded by members of the community, Mayor Villaraigosa and I heard about the strong partnerships dedicated to transforming the Los Angeles River Watershed and the undeniable link between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. Read More >
Honoring Our DOI Veterans
THU, NOVEMBER 10, 2011Posted by: David J. Hayes
At the Department of the Interior’s Honoring our Veterans event in Washington, Senior Advisor Bob Stanton and I spoke about our Department’s determination to give back to those who have given us all so much. Read More >
Celebrating American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
WED, NOVEMBER 9, 2011Posted by: Tracy Russo
This week the Department of Justice held a special event in the Great Hall commemorating National Native American Heritage Month. Read More >
Honoring Sovereignty and the Trust Relationship with American Indians and Alaskan Natives
WED, NOVEMBER 2, 2011Posted by: David Hayes
"We have engaged the tribes in a complete overhaul of our Department’s approach to government-to-government relations. The Interior Department will shortly be releasing the fruits of that effort." - David J. Hayes Read More >
Building a Strong Foundation for a Solar Energy Future
MON, OCTOBER 31, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
What is happening is nothing short of a revolution. Real progress is being made. Real jobs are being created. And we are making believers out of skeptics. Read More >
Cuentos of Our Past: Celebrating Our Shared Heritage
WED, OCTOBER 12, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar
As a 12th generation native of the American Southwest, my roots in this country stretch back before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock or before America declared its independence. Read More >
Engaging Our Hispanic Community
WED, OCTOBER 12, 2011Posted by: David Vela, National Park Service
Over my 20 plus years in the National Park Service, I have had the honor of working and protecting some of our nation's most cherished historic places as a Ranger, Superintendent, and Regional Director. Read More >
Interior Naturalization Ceremony
FRI, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011Posted by: Secretary Napolitano & Secretary Salazar
"Welcoming enterprising immigrants into the American family is a fundamental part of our heritage and an important part the continued success of our nation." Read More >
Helping Both the Environment and the Economy
MON, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011Posted by: Reclamation Commissioner Mike Connor
"They will help preserve endangered and threatened fish species in the Delta. That ... also helps to ensure a dependable water supply to a half-million people and the surrounding businesses and industries in Contra Costa County" Read More >
President Obama's Plan to Get Americans Back to Work
THU, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011Posted by: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
Tonight, President Obama delivered a plan to Congress that will help get Americans back to work and have an immediate impact on our economy. The American Jobs Act is specific, is tangible, and can make a difference on our economy right now. Read More >
Live Chat with a USGS expert on the East Coast Earthquake Friday at 11:00 am EDT
THU, AUGUST 25, 2011Want to know more about the earthquake that rattled the East Coast on Tuesday? We'll answer these questions and more during a live, online chat with one of our top scientists from the USGS Friday at 11:00 am EDT. Read More >
DC Employees Earthquake Update
WED, AUGUST 24, 2011Posted by: Rhea Suh, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget
Inspectors have found no structural damage that would indicate a hazardous condition for employees in either the MIB/Udall or South Interior Building. Read More >
Quake - DC Area Employee Update
TUE, AUGUST 23, 2011Posted by: Rhea Suh, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget
The Main and South Interior Buildings will remain closed to business tomorrow, August 24th, 2011. All DOI employees who work in satellite offices in the DC metro region should report to duty unless otherwise instructed. Read More >
The Economic Power of Outdoor Recreation
MON, AUGUST 22, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar
Hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation contribute an estimated $730 billion to the U.S. economy each year. And one in twenty U.S. jobs are in the recreation economy – more than there are doctors, lawyers, or teachers. Read More >
The Health of Our Lands and Waters and the Health of Our Economy
THU, AUGUST 18, 2011Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar and Nancy Sutley
Smart, community-led conservation presents a tremendous opportunity to improve quality of life across America, and to build and grow local jobs in industries like recreation and tourism. Read More >
A Historic Step Toward True Trust Reform
FRI, JUNE 24, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar
A historic court action on June 20 signaled the beginning of a new era in the U.S. Government’s relations with American Indian communities. Read More >
Investing in America’s New Energy Frontier
FRI, JUNE 17, 2011Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
"California Governor Jerry Brown, BLM Director Bob Abbey and I participated in a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for ... the world’s largest solar energy project to be built on public lands." Read More >
A Business Response to America's New Energy Frontier
FRI, JUNE 17, 2011Posted by: Jim Shipley, Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce
"As a business owner and the head of the Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce, I am excited about the new jobs and economic opportunities that will come with the Blythe Solar Power Project, which will be the largest of its kind when completed." Read More >
Planting the “Three Sisters” with the First Lady Michelle Obama
WED, JUNE 8, 2011Posted by: Larry Echo Hawk
At Indian Affairs, we are actively involved with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! in Indian Country initiative and inspired to help achieve the goal of solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. Read More >