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The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation's capital city. The famous trees — a gift from Japan in 1912 — signal Washington's rite of spring with an explosion of life and color that surrounds the Tidal Basin in a sea of pale pink and white blossoms.

Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on women who have built, shaped and improved upon our nation.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, providing the opportunity to reflect on the progress made protecting our nation's endangered species.

The Department of the Interior is committed to ensuring that everyone, no matter their zip code, can access and enjoy the benefits of green spaces and the outdoors. That’s why several of our bureaus offer fee free days each year. 

One year ago, President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into law—a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. 

The Interior Department's Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2022-2026 integrates equity, justice, climate, and environmental management into the breadth of activities in which the agency engages.

The Department of the Interior is implementing an ambitious agenda to center justice, equity and inclusion in all our work.