U.S. Department of the Interior

Recent News

  • Interior Unlocks Funds for Orphaned Well Clean Up

    The Department of the Interior today announced new guidance for the State Orphaned Wells Grant Program, a key initiative that helps states plug, remediate and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells on state and private land. The new guidance advances the Trump administration’s efforts to strengthen American energy independence while protecting public health and the environment.

Our Mission

The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities.

More from the Interior

  • Securing American Energy Dominance

    Secretary Burgum and the National Energy Dominance Council generate over $56 billion in announced domestic investments across nuclear energy, LNG infrastructure, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy technologies.
  • Promises Made, Promises Kept

    Since swearing in to the Department of the Interior, Secretary Burgum has implemented President Trump’s agenda to secure American Energy Dominance and capitalize on America’s Balance Sheet.
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    Adventure awaits just about anywhere, thanks to wildlife cams. You never know what you'll see — it could be something amazing or nothing at all — which is part of the fun.
  • Hearings and Appeals Case Inventories

    Search for pending cases and issued decisions and dispositive orders.