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
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 >
Salazar, Beaudreau Announce Final Details for Upcoming Central Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale
THU, MAY 17, 2012, 12:31 PM ESTToday the Obama Administration provided final details for the Central Gulf of Mexico lease sale announced by President Obama in January 2012. Read More >
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Salazar Expands Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
WED, MAY 16, 2012, 02:09 PM ESTSecretary Salazar designated expansions to four water trails as new historic connecting components of the existing Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Read More >
Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar, CEQ Chair Sutley will Speak at Fort Ord Dedication Ceremony
WED, MAY 16, 2012, 01:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley will speak at the dedication ceremony for the recently established Fort Ord National Monument. Read More >