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From left to right, Assistant Secretary Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Lyle Laverty, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and U.S. Geological Survey Director Mark Myers, at May 14, 2008 press conference announcing decision to list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. [Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann]

From left to right, Assistant Secretary Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Lyle Laverty, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and U.S. Geological Survey Director Mark Myers, at May 14, 2008 press conference announcing decision to list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. [Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann] Hi-Res

Secretary Kempthorne Announces Decision to Protect Polar Bears
under Endangered Species Act
Rule will allow continuation of vital
energy production in Alaska

Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced that he is accepting the recommendation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dale Hall to list the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The listing is based on the best available science, which shows that loss of sea ice threatens and will likely continue to threaten polar bear habitat. This loss of habitat puts polar bears at risk of becoming endangered in the foreseeable future, the standard established by the ESA for designating a threatened species.

In making the announcement, Kempthorne said, “I am also announcing that this listing decision will be accompanied by administrative guidance and a rule that defines the scope of impact my decision will have, in order to protect the polar bear while limiting the unintended harm to the society and economy of the United States.” moremore en Español Listen to Podcast

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The Department of the Interior (DOI) is the nation’s principal conservation agency. Interior is a large, decentralized agency with over 80,000 employees and 180,000 volunteers located at approximately 2,400 operating locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and freely associated states. moremore
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Conservation Earthquakes
Resources Energy
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Parks / Refuges / BLM Lands Wild Horse & Burro Adoption
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Minerals Management ServiceMinerals Management Service

With approximately 72 percent of the Gulf of Mexico’s oil production coming from wells drilled in 1,000 feet of water or greater, advancement into deepwater Gulf of Mexico continues as offshore operators meet the challenges presented in exploring and developing this energy frontier. 
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National Park ServiceNational Park Service

The National Park Service has announced the selection of David Vela to be the new Southeast Regional Director and of Sue Masica to be the new Alaska Regional Director. moremore

Office of Surface MiningOffice of Surface Mining

OSM has announced publication of a proposed rule aimed at giving coal mine operators an incentive to remine and reclaim abandoned coal mine refuse sites. moremore

Bureau of ReclamationBureau of Reclamation

The Bureau of Reclamation's Central California Area Office will host the 7th Annual "Get W.E.T." (Water Education Today) event on Saturday, May 10, 2008. moremore

Bureau of Indian AffairsBureau of Indian Affairs

Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne has announced that Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Carl Artman will be leaving the Department of the Interior effective May 23, 2008.moremore

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

International Migratory Bird Day to be held this year on May 10 celebrates the animal kingdom's frequent fliers and the marvelous journey birds undertake between their summer and winter homes.  moremore

Bureau of Land ManagementBureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management announced new guidance designed to make its environmental reviews more effective and efficient.  moremore

U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Geological Survey

USGS scientists are revealing how shaky the nation is by releasing an updated version of the National Seismic Hazard Maps.  moremore

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Support Our Troops

The new online version of People, Land & Water will continue to tell Interior's stories through articles written by employees from across the nation. Within the site, readers will find the familiar sections of our former print version - People, Working with America, Science and Stewardship, and Around the Department.

Readers of People, Land & Water, the U.S. Department of the Interior's news magazine, will now be able to access the publication on the Web.   moremore

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