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President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Funds Launch of New Tribal Electrification Program
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Energy, Press Release
Two houses in desert landscape.
8/15/2023
The Department of the Interior today announced the launch of a new program and availability of $72.5 million in initial funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities electrify homes.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $50 Million to Enhance Key Water Infrastructure in the Upper Colorado River Basin Through President’s Investing in America Agenda
Bureau of Reclamation, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
Dam surrounded by rock cliffs.
8/14/2023
The Department of the Interior today announced $50 million over the next five years to improve key water infrastructure and enhance drought-related data collection across the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Secretaries Haaland and Vilsack Applaud President Biden’s Designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
Arizona, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
View looking North of surrounding Northwest unit showing green desert vegetation.
8/8/2023
Today, President Biden established the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni -Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona, an area considered sacred by many Tribal Nations in the Southwest and renowned for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific and historic resources and broad recreation opportunities.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $44 Million to Restore and Strengthen Climate Resilience Across America’s National Parks as Part of Investing in America Agenda
National Park Service, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
Rocky canyon area surrounded by steep mountain range.
8/8/2023
Today, the Department of the Interior announced over $44 million from the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda to meet critical ecosystem resilience, restoration and environmental planning needs for the National Park Service in fiscal year 2023.
Secretary Haaland Celebrates Great American Outdoors Act in California
California, Great American Outdoors Act, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Haaland and a group of National Park Service employees in a wooded area.
8/7/2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Yosemite National Park this weekend as part of a month-long tour to celebrate the historic investments from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in our national parks, wildlife refuges, recreation areas and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Nearly $200 Million Available for Drought and Climate Resiliency Projects as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Bureau of Reclamation, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Press Release
Grassy river valley with mountains in the distance
8/7/2023
The Department of the Interior today announced up to $195 million in funding opportunities available through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to develop a more resilient water supply, support cooperative watershed management and safeguard aquatic ecosystems.
Assistant Secretary Estenoz Highlights President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda in Florida and Louisiana
Louisiana, America the Beautiful, Press Release
Assistant Secretary Estenoz and others standing in front of sign for Howard Hall.
8/4/2023
Today, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz wrapped up a multi-day visit to Florida and Louisiana, where she highlighted how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is supporting ecosystem restoration efforts and celebrated major milestones for the Endangered Species Act.
Departments of the Interior and Housing and Urban Development Announce Action to Support More Affordable Housing in Nevada
Bureau of Land Management, Nevada, Press Release
Desert landscape with dark mountains in the backdrop and a partly cloudy blue sky.
8/3/2023
The Departments of the Interior and Housing and Urban Development today announced a new action to make it easier and more affordable for local communities in the Las Vegas metropolitan area to obtain federal land to build affordable housing.
Interior Department Celebrates Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary with Fee-Free Day on Public Lands
Great American Outdoors Act, Press Release
Wooden boardwalk path following hilly scenic lakeview trail.
7/28/2023
On Friday, August 4, the Department of the Interior will commemorate the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience, and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in our national parks, wildlife refuges, recreation areas, and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools.
Biden-Harris Administration Investing $152 Million Through Investing in America Agenda to Expand Water Storage in the West
Bureau of Reclamation, District of Columbia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Climate Change, Press Release
A view of a yellow crane moving a water storage pipe
7/27/2023
Interior today announced a $152 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will bring clean, reliable drinking water to communities across the West through six water storage and conveyance projects.
Secretary Haaland Wraps Weeklong Pacific Islands Visit, Leads Delegation to Inauguration of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia
Insular and International Affairs, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Haaland conversing with two people wearing floral headpieces and leis.
7/26/2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped a weeklong trip to the Pacific Islands today, including visits to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Republic of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Secretary Haaland Applauds President Biden’s Designation of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Park Service, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Deb Haaland standing in front of Emmett Louis Till memorial sign
7/25/2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today applauded President Biden’s designation of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, which protects three historic sites in Illinois and Mississippi that will help tell a more complete story of our country’s history.
Secretary Haaland Highlights Conservation Investments in the Republic of Palau
Insular and International Affairs, Secretary Deb Haaland, Conservation, Press Release
Secretary Haaland looks down at water from a boat
7/24/2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has completed a visit to the Republic of Palau as part of her weeklong visit to the Pacific Islands, where she highlighted the United States’ historic and long-standing relationship with Palau, one of three freely associated states in the Pacific whose relationship is underpinned by a Compact of Free Association (Compact).
Secretary Haaland Highlights Typhoon Recovery, Habitat Investments in Visit to Guam
Guam, Insular and International Affairs, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Secretary Deb Haaland, Press Release
Secretary Haaland and group of people posing in front of ocean view.
7/24/2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited the U.S. territory of Guam this weekend as part of a weeklong visit to the Pacific Islands. She affirmed the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing support for Guam, an important U.S. commercial and economic hub in the Western Pacific, especially as the island continues to recover from the impacts of Typhoon Mawar.
Department of the Interior Announces Nearly $300 Million to Support and Expand Local Outdoor Recreation
National Park Service, District of Columbia, America the Beautiful, Water Challenges, Press Release
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge with mountains, a creek and wildflower filled meadows.
7/21/2023
Interior announced the distribution of $295,582,830 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund today to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

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