This Week at Interior March 8, 2024

This Week: Secretary Haaland travels to Indian Country, where she announces $72 million to help Tribal communities electrify their homes; Interior leaders open the inaugural session of the Federal Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science; a White House Roundtable on Increasing Access to Capital for Tribal Nations gathers leaders from across the administration and the philanthropic and financial services sectors; a major milestone is achieved in the effort to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System; there's good news for wild Mexican wolves in the Southwest U.S.; we have a prediction for Washington D.C.'s world famous cherry blossoms; Interior marks Women's History Month; and we head for the great northwest for our social media Picture of the Week!

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    11/25/2025

    Digital Park Passes

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    The Department of the Interior announced the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the Beautiful passes, updated annual pass artwork, expanded motorcycle access and a new resident-focused fee structure that puts American families first. These improvements, launching on Jan.1, 2026, reflect President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to making national parks more accessible, more affordable and more efficient for the American people.

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