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
Media Advisory: Salazar to Dedicate New High-Tech Visitor Center at Boston’s Historic Faneuil Hall
WED, MAY 23, 2012, 04:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar will join Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and other dignitaries to dedicate the new visitor center at Faneuil Hall. Read More >
Salazar Highlights 11 Projects in Midwestern and Southern States as America’s Great Outdoors Rivers
WED, MAY 23, 2012, 01:15 PM ESTSecretary Salazar identified river projects in 11 Midwestern and southern states to serve as models of the America’s Great Outdoors Rivers to conserve and restore key rivers across the nation. Read More >
Salazar Announces Improvements to Glen Canyon Dam Operations to Restore High Flows and Native Fish in Grand Canyon
WED, MAY 23, 2012, 01:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar announced that, as part of the Interior’s Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program the BOR is approving two long-term research and experimental programs of high-flow releases and native fish protection. Read More >
Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Salazar to Hold Roundtable on Tourism and Recreation in Nashua, New Hampshire Tomorrow
WED, MAY 23, 2012, 11:00 AM ESTSecretary Salazar will hold a roundtable with outdoor business and conservation leaders to discuss the economic benefits of tourism and outdoor recreation to local economies. Read More >
Media Advisory: Sec. Salazar to Make Major Announcement on Glen Canyon Dam Management
WED, MAY 23, 2012, 09:25 AM ESTSecretary Salazar and Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Anne Castle will hold a press call today to announce a significant milestone in the adaptive management of Glen Canyon Dam. Read More >