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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.

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Oil Rig Image From BOEMRE

DOI Releases Update on Unused Oil and Gas Leases

 TUE, MAY 15, 2012, 09:59 AM EST

A report released by the Interior Department shows that more than two thirds of federal offshore acreage leased by industry and more than half of federal onshore leased acreage in the lower 48 states remains idle. Read More >


Yorktown Victory Monument

U.S. Agencies Join Forces with First Lady and Dr. Biden to Honor and Support Military Families

 TUE, MAY 15, 2012, 06:00 AM EST

Several U.S. government agencies will announce an annual pass to active duty service members and their dependents, granting free access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and other public lands. Read More >


A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Guard Member plays a trumpet at the Law Enforcement Office Memorial Ceremony

Photos: Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony

 MON, MAY 14, 2012, 03:28 PM EST

The Interior Department gave thanks to the 4,000 law enforcement officers who serve in the Department of the Interior. Read More >


Secretary Salazar Speaking

Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS:Secretary Salazar, Governor O’Malley to Host Ceremony Designating New River Trails in Five States

 MON, MAY 14, 2012, 02:00 PM EST

Secretary Salazar, Maryland Governor O’Malley, NPS Director Jarvis and other state, local, and tribal leaders will designate four connecting river trails in five states as historic components of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Read More >


Mid Atlantic Wind Energy Areas

Interior Advances Offshore Atlantic Transmission Line

 MON, MAY 14, 2012, 12:00 PM EST

Deputy Secretary Hayes and BOEM Director Beaudreau announced a finding of no competitive interest for the proposed Mid-Atlantic offshore wind energy transmission line. Read More >