This Week at Interior August 30, 2024

This Week: Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz highlight new investments in urban parks and trails during a visit to North Carolina; Secretary Haaland finalizes the decision to retain protections for 28 million acres of public lands across Alaska from development activities; National parks contributed a record high $55.6 billion to U.S. economy in 2023; the Bureau of Land Management proposes a roadmap for solar energy development across the West; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces over $17 million for Delaware River Basin Restoration; the Bureau of Reclamation celebrates the newest connection to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System; and we thank all of our working dogs who help protect our public lands and wildlife in 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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