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Oklahoma to Begin Work Plugging Nearly 1,200 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
Oklahoma, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
An orphan well with rusted equipment above it surrounded by a fence and brush
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Oklahoma has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells.
Ohio Plans to Plug More Than 170 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Ohio, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
An orphan well with rusted equipment above it surrounded by brush
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Ohio has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells.
Michigan to Begin Work Plugging Nearly 450 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
Michigan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
An orphan well surrounded by trees and ferns
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Michigan has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells .
Louisiana to Begin Work Plugging More Than 250 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Louisiana, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
A caged off orphan well surrounded by brush
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Louisiana has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells.
Kentucky to Begin Work Plugging More Than 1,000 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
Kentucky, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
An orphan well with rusted equipment above surrounded by weeds next to water
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Kentucky has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells.
Illinois to Begin Work Plugging More Than 600 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
Illinois, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
An orphan well with rusted equipment above it in the yard of a home
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Illinois has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells.
Arizona to Begin Work Plugging 246 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
Arizona, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
An orphan well with rusted equipment sitting above it amid grass and brush
8/26/2022
The Interior today announced that Arizona has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells.
Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 24 States Set to Begin Plugging Over 10,000 Orphaned Wells
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Orphaned Wells, Orphaned Wells Program, Press Release
An abandoned well with rusted pumpjack
8/25/2022
The Interior has awarded an initial $560 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells.
Biden-Harris Administration Investing $15.8 Million to Restore Delaware River Watershed
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delaware, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
The upper Delaware River on a foggy day surrounded by green trees.
8/25/2022
The Interior today announced a nearly $15.8 million investment in the Delaware River watershed to improve wildlife habitat and respond to climate change.
Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Headed to Klamath Basin
Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
Overhead view of an area of the Klamath Basin with green trees, hills, and buildings near the river
8/23/2022
The Interior today announced that nearly $26 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated for Klamath Basin restoration projects.
Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland Highlights Tribal Co-Stewardship, Celebrates Homeland Restoration in Minnesota Visit
Minnesota, America the Beautiful, Secretary Deb Haaland, Native Americans, Press Release
A view of Lake Chippewa in Northern Minnesota surrounded by trees and a blue sky
8/22/2022
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland was in Minnesota to celebrate the return of sacred sites to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Reduce Vulnerability to Drought
Bureau of Reclamation, California, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Equipment inside of the Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project
8/18/2022
Today, Secretary Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Touton announced funding for the planning, design and construction of water reuse projects.
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Offshore Wind Momentum, Announces Next Steps for Gulf of Maine
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, District of Columbia, Maine, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.
8/18/2022
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Interior today announced next steps to bring offshore wind energy to the Gulf of Maine.
Interior Department Announces Actions to Protect Colorado River System, Sets 2023 Operating Conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River
8/16/2022
As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact the West, the Interior today announced urgent action to protect the sustainability of the Colorado River System.
David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey, District of Columbia, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
David Applegate raises his right hand as he is sworn in by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland
8/15/2022
David Applegate was sworn in as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today.

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