Press Releases

Today, the Department of the Interior announced the retirement of United States Park Police Chief Jessica M.E. Taylor, following years of distinguished service to the American people. Chief Taylor will continue to lead the USPP and assist with crucial surge efforts until her last day on September 20, 2025.

The Department of the Interior today announced Secretary’s Order 3442, guiding the implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, alongside a historic $437,377,607 allocation from the program to all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. Together, these actions reflect President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to expanding outdoor recreation, reducing red tape and ensuring that America’s public lands serve the American people. 

The Department of the Interior today announced a new Secretary’s Order to implement President Trump’s Executive Order 14303, “Restoring Gold Standard Science,” reaffirming the administration’s commitment to transparency, integrity and accountability in federal research and decision-making. 

The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana and Utah this fall. These sales reflect the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American Energy Dominance, supporting local economies and securing a stable supply of critical resources for the nation’s economy.

Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, chair of the National Energy Dominance Council issued a statement following a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court panel to block the land exchange approved by Congress, which is necessary to build the Resolution Copper mine in Arizona.

The Department of the Interior today announced 42 new hunting and sport fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This final update more than triples the number of opportunities and quintuples the number of units opened or expanded compared to the previous administration, underscoring a strong national commitment to outdoor recreation and conservation. 

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, today released the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals and a report that outlines a new model for assessing how potential supply chain disruptions could affect the U.S. economy.

The Department of the Interior is updating oil and gas commingling rules to align with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The updates, led by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, or BSEE, and the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, provide clear standards that support safe operations, improve efficiency and maximize recovery of America’s energy resources.

The Department of the Interior is rolling out a long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet, as directed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). By committing to a predictable sale schedule, the Department is delivering on President Trump’s promise to expand American energy production and strengthen U.S. energy independence.

The Department of the Interior today announced its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for a proposed mining plan modification by Black Butte Coal Company to access additional federal coal reserves in Sweetwater County, Wyoming