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Secretary Haaland Celebrates First Images from Landsat 9
U.S. Geological Survey, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Glaciers, and the lakes formed by glacial meltwater, are visible in this Landsat image of Nepal.
11/5/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today celebrated the release of the first images from Landsat 9, a joint satellite mission from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 
Interior Department Officials Commemorate Global Partnership on Climate Change and Biodiversity Crisis at COP26
Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Press Release
A herd of bison grazing on prairie grass.
11/5/2021
The Department of the Interior joined land managers from around the globe today to endorse and commemorate a Protected and Conserved Areas Joint Statement (Joint Statement) on Climate Change and Biodiversity Crisis, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26 and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15.
Secretary Haaland Discusses Climate Impacts with Indigenous Youth at COP26 Event
Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Native Americans, Press Release
Sunset over the vast and austere landscape of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
11/5/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland hosted a virtual question-and-answer session today with Indigenous youth to discuss the impacts of climate change on the rising generation. 
Interior Department Finalizes First Federal Land Allotments to Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans
Bureau of Land Management, Secretary Deb Haaland, Native Americans, Press Release
O'Brien Creek, a tributary to the Fortymile Wild and Scenic River, shows fall colors.
11/4/2021
The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has finalized the first federal land allotments as part of the Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran Land Allotment Program. 
Secretary Haaland Issues Global Offshore Wind Challenge at U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties
Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Energy, Press Release
Sunset at beach.
11/4/2021
In her first event of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland highlighted the ongoing work in the United States to deliver on President Biden’s commitment to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030.
Secretary Haaland Visits Offshore Wind Facilities, Highlights Clean Energy Progress in Aberdeen
Secretary Deb Haaland, Energy, Press Release
Wind turbines in ocean water.
11/3/2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited several sites related to offshore wind today in Aberdeen, where she met with government, industry and organization representatives from the U.K. and discussed the Biden-Harris administration’s goals to accelerate a robust, sustainable clean energy economy.
Interior Department Takes Action to Advance Offshore Wind in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, District of Columbia, Press Release
Offshore wind turbines.
10/28/2021
Department of the Interior today announced three major milestones to advance commercial offshore wind energy development.
Interior Department Announces Next Steps for Indian Youth Service Corps Program  
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Office of the Secretary, Youth, Press Release
A dramatic backdrop of deep sandstone canyons and desert mesas at Bears Ears National Monument.
10/28/2021
The Department of the Interior today released draft guidelines to implement the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) Program and announced that it would hold Nation-to-Nation consultations with Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and the Native Hawaiian community on implementation of the Program.
Tracy Stone-Manning Sworn In as Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management, Press Release
Secretary Haaland swears in Tracy Stone-Manning.
10/27/2021
Tracy Stone-Manning was ceremonially sworn in today as Director of the Bureau of Land Management by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.
White House Announces Nomination of Martha Williams as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Press Release
Landscape near sunset of Bear River Refuge with water and mountain in background.
10/22/2021
The White House today announced the intent to nominate Martha Williams as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Steps to Improve Conditions for Salmon in the Columbia River Basin
America the Beautiful, Conservation, Native Americans, Press Release
An underwater photo shows a mass of coho salmon swimming.
10/21/2021
The Biden-Harris administration today announced an important step to chart a path forward in a longstanding Columbia River Basin conflict regarding the operation of 14 federal dams and their impacts on the region's salmon and steelhead populations.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal Wildlife Grants Provide Opportunities for Partnerships in Conservation of Shared Natural Heritage, Cultural Priorities
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Conservation, Press Release
Monarch butterflies on yellow flowers.
10/21/2021
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $6.6 million in Tribal Wildlife Grants to federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native Tribes in 17 states to bolster fish and wildlife conservation and key partnerships.
Biden Administration Takes Action to Complete Study of Boundary Waters Area Watershed
Bureau of Land Management, Conservation, Press Release
A clear blue lake in the middle of a forest.
10/20/2021
Today the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture announced actions to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed in northeastern Minnesota, a unique natural wonder and one of the jewels of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Interior Department to Hold Listening Sessions on Advancing Equity in Recreation
District of Columbia, America the Beautiful, Press Release
Main Interior Building
10/18/2021
Interior to hold five listening sessions and invite public comment on barriers that underserved communities and individuals may face in participating in recreation opportunities on Interior-managed public lands and waters.
Interior Department Leaders Focus on Administration’s Tribal Water Infrastructure Investments in Oregon Visit
Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, Conservation, Native Americans, Press Release
River winds through rugged mountains in Oregon.
10/15/2021
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Rachael Taylor visited Warm Springs, Ore., today, where they met with Tribal leaders and highlighted crucial investments that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (BID) would make in local Tribal water infrastructure.

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