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Secretary Haaland Spotlights Infrastructure Investments in Everglades Restoration During South Florida Visit
Florida, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Restoration, Press Release
A view of the Everglades from the sky
1/30/2023
Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz wrapped up a multi-day visit to South Florida today.
Interior Department Releases Draft Guidance for $500 Million in Formula Grants for States to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Justice40 initiative, Climate Change, Press Release
A view of laborers working to plug an orphaned oil and gas well
1/30/2023
Interior today released draft guidance to states on how to apply for $500 million in formula grant funding available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create jobs cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells across the country.
Assistant Secretary Cantor Completes Pacific Tour of Hawaiʻi, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Insular and International Affairs, Press Release
Asst. Sec Cantor standing with group in front of two trucks at infested site on Saipan.
1/26/2023
Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor today wrapped up a trip to Hawai’i, Guam and Saipan. Her visit included valuable opportunities to highlight U.S. investments, the importance of partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, and the Biden-Harris administration’s recently launched first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities.
Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed
Bureau of Land Management, Minnesota, America the Beautiful, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
View of a bluff overlooking autumn trees and lake water in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
1/26/2023
Today, the Biden-Harris administration took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed.
Infrastructure Coordinator Stachelberg Kicks Off Tour to Highlight Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments
Louisiana, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Water Challenges, Press Release
A view of laborers working to plug an orphaned oil and gas well
1/20/2023
Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Winnie Stachelberg kicked off a tour this week to highlight investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the country.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Transmission Line, Delivering Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy to Millions of Americans
Bureau of Land Management, Arizona, Secretary Deb Haaland, Climate Change, Press Release
A view of Ten West Link, a new 500kV high voltage transmission line
1/20/2023
Vice President Harris, Secretary of the Interior Haaland, Secretary of Energy Granholm, and National Climate Advisor Zaidi today celebrated the groundbreaking of Ten West Link, a new 500kV high voltage transmission line that will connect Southern California and Central Arizona. 
Interior Department Finalizes Offshore Wind Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, District of Columbia, Oceans, Press Release
A view of several offshore wind turbines in the ocean.
1/17/2023
Interior today announced the transfer of regulations governing offshore renewable energy activities from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.
Assistant Secretary Trujillo Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Drought Resilience Investments in Colorado
Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
A view of the Aurora Water Facility
1/13/2023
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Trujillo wrapped up a visit to Colorado today, where she highlighted investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in drought resilience.
Interior Department Takes Steps to Strengthen Offshore Clean Energy Development
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, District of Columbia, Climate Change, Oceans, Press Release
Two offshore wind turbines generating energy in the ocean
1/12/2023
Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will publish a proposed rule to update regulations for clean energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.
Interior Department Completes Vote to Remove Derogatory Names from Five Locations
National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, District of Columbia, Native Americans, Press Release
A view of the Squaw Ridge Lava Bed Wilderness Study Area from the Green Mountain Campground
1/12/2023
The Department of the Interior today announced the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___.
Elizabeth Klein Named Director of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, District of Columbia, Climate Change, Water Challenges, Press Release
1/10/2023
The Department of the Interior today announced that Elizabeth (Liz) Klein has been named Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
Secretary Haaland Establishes Orphaned Wells Program Office to Implement Historic Investments from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Water Challenges, Press Release
A view of an orphaned oil and gas well
1/10/2023
Secretary Haaland today issued a Secretary’s Order to establish an Orphaned Wells Program Office to ensure effective implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic investment in orphaned well clean up.
Interior Department Welcomes Significant Progress for Indian Water Rights Settlements
District of Columbia, Water Challenges, Native Americans, Press Release
Secretary Haaland gathers with government officials and members of Tribal communities
1/5/2023
Interior today celebrated significant progress by the 117th Congress to advance settlements of Indian water rights claims and to protect Tribal sovereignty. 
Secretary Haaland Leads U.S. Delegation for Inauguration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Secretary Deb Haaland, Conservation, Native Americans, Press Release
Secretary Haaland with officials at the Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
1/1/2023
Secretary Haaland today led the official Presidential Delegation of the United States to the presidential Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $84 Million in 36 Drought Resiliency Projects
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Water Challenges, Press Release
A view of the Central Valley Project in central California
12/22/2022
Interior today announced a $84.7 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help the West prepare and respond to the challenges of drought.

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