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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for the Pactola Reservoir—Rapid Creek Watershed
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed Public Land Order 7956, finalizing protections for the Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed on the Black Hills National Forest from the potential effects of mineral exploration and development.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to be Nominated to Join UNESCO World Heritage List
The Department of the Interior today announced that Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge will be nominated to join the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves Eleventh Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History
The Biden-Harris administration today announced the approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project – the nation’s 11th commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under President Biden’s leadership.
Interior and Defense Departments Invest $15 Million to Preserve Green Spaces, Enhance Recreation Opportunities Around Military Installations
The Departments of the Interior and Defense today announced a $15 million investment to support conservation and recreation access around military bases through the Readiness and Recreation Initiative.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $37 million from President’s Investing in America Agenda to Conserve Water in Oregon, Strengthen Drought Resilience
The Department of the Interior today announced a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for three projects to help improve drought resiliency in Oregon.
Interior Department Finalizes Framework for Future of Solar Development on Public Lands
The Department of the Interior today announced an updated Western Solar Plan to help guide efficient and environmentally responsible solar energy permitting on public lands across the West.
Interior Department Designates Massachusetts Site a National Natural Landmark
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today designated Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts as the newest National Natural Landmark, reflecting its unique ecological diversity and rare coastal features.
Secretary Haaland Designates 19 New National Historic Landmarks
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designations of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), reflecting the importance of the sites in sharing America’s diverse history.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $109 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution on Federal Lands and Waters
The Department of the Interior today announced a $109.6 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to put people to work plugging, remediating and reclaiming orphaned oil and gas wells in national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and on other public lands and waters. Five federal agencies within the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will address 484 high-priority,