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Secretary Salazar, Director Abbey Join Congressman Simpson in Emphasizing Safety, Preparedness for 2011 Fire Season
Secretary Salazar and Director Abbey today joined Congressman Simpson at the NIFC to discuss federal firefighting assistance to Texas, where several large wildfires are burning, as well as other important issues.
Interior Department Receives Honors for Financial Reporting
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) recently awarded the Department of the Interior their Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting, the group's highest form of recognition in Federal government management reporting.
AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Meets with Stakeholders in San Juan Islands
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today visited Washington State where he met with state and local leaders regarding community-driven efforts to conserve and protect the San Juan Islands.
Salazar Holds Stakeholder Meeting on Big Bend Park, Meets with Governor Perry on America's Great Outdoors Initiative
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today wrapped up a visit to Texas to meet with local leaders about state-led recreation, conservation and restoration initiatives
Interior Releases Report Highlighting Impacts of Climate Change to Western Water Resources
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today released a report that assesses climate change risks and how these risks could impact water operations, hydropower, flood control, and fish and wildlife in the western United States.
AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Urges Americans to Celebrate Earth Day at Parks, Refuges, and Other Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today encouraged Americans to celebrate the 41st Earth Day by visiting national parks, national wildlife refuges, or other public lands.
Salazar, Bromwich Announce $25.8 Million Award for Louisiana Coastal Protection Project
BOEMRE announced today that it has awarded more than $25 million in Coastal Impact Assistance Program funding to the state of Louisiana for the construction of a protective land bridge to preserve marsh along the Lake Borgne shoreline.
NRDA Trustees Announce $1 Billion Agreement to Fund Early Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
Under an unprecedented agreement announced by the Natural Resource Trustees for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Trustees), BP has agreed to provide $1 billion toward early restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
Statement by Secretary Salazar Marking One-Year Anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Salazar Announces Approval of Cape Wind Energy Project Construction and Operations Plan
Secretary Salazar today announced that BOEMRE has approved a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted for the Cape Wind Energy Project, which is required before construction may begin on the generation facility planned in Nantucket Sound.