This Week at Interior April 25, 2025

This Week: Interior announces major policy changes to increase oil output in the Gulf of America; five mining projects join in speeding up critical mineral permitting; Secretary Burgum visits Mammoth Cave National park in Kentucky; the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge is ceremoniously unveiled; Brazoria County and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service team up in Texas; advanced 3d tech provides a glimpse into prehistoric behaviors; Interior employees and family gather to honor fallen heroes; and our country’s original patriots make an appearance 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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