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Today, the Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353 million in fiscal year 2022 energy revenues to the four offshore Gulf oil and gas producing states – Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, and their coastal political subdivisions (CPS), such as counties and parishes. The funds, disbursed annually based on offshore oil and gas production revenue, support coastal conservation and restoration projects, hurricane protection programs, onshore infrastructure projects, and activities to implement marine and coastal resilience management plans.

Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Estenoz visited Alabama this week to highlight the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and celebrate new investments that help tell a more complete story of America.

Today on World Water Day, Secretary Haaland delivered the national statement on behalf of the United States at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York City.

Secretary Haaland today applauded President Biden’s designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada.

The Departments of the Interior and Defense today announced a new partnership and $80 million in investments to preserve land around military installations and improve access to outdoor recreation for millions of Americans.

Secretary Haaland was in Oregon this weekend to highlight Biden-Harris administration investments to support wildland fire preparedness, water management and outdoor recreation opportunities across the state.

Today, Interior released its 2023 Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer Report, which outlines how the agency administers its FOIA program and specific steps taken by bureaus to improve FOIA operations.

Today, Interior announced nearly $50 million in new allocations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management in fiscal year 2023.