Secretary Vilsack begins the process for a 20-year withdrawal of area from mining leases. President Biden’s administration has proposed withdrawing Nevada’s Ruby Mountains from federal mining leases for…
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USDA Announces Wood Processing Support Program
The department offers 220 million in loans for timber expansion on National Forest lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a new program to support wood…
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$849M Investment to Revitalize Water Infrastructure Across Western U.S.
The administration funds 77 projects to improve water systems and address climate issues. The Department of the Interior recently announced an $849 million investment under the Investing in…
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Interior Secretary Proposes Temporary Protections for New Mexico Watershed
She files to withdraw land from new mining leases for 20 years. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has initiated the formal process to withdraw the Upper Pecos…
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Energy Department Invests in Local Energy Efficiency Planning
Department distributes 2024 funding to 61 local and territorial governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $17.7 million to improve energy efficiency in a wide range of communities.…
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Interior Department Removes Apache Trout from Endangered Species List
Secretary Haaland celebrates the restoration of Arizona state fish. The Department of the Interior announced that the Apache trout has been removed from the endangered wildlife list after…
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Interior Secretary Announces Investments on Tribal Lands
In a meeting with Tribal leaders, Interior Secretary Haaland Emphasized the commitment to the sovereignty, infrastructure, and economic development. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently visited New…
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DOI Funds 146 Climate Resiliency Projects in Tribal Communities
Secretary Haaland says the awards will address existential threats. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently distributed $120 million to help Tribal governments enact climate resiliency projects for…
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HUD Secretary Announces Grants for Tribal Community Housing
The funding comprises final awards under a 2023 tribal grant program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently allocated $70 million to assist 38 Tribes build…
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DOI Invests $27 Million to Update Tribal Water Dams
The funding is for the repair and replacement of clean water systems on Native reservations. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the allocation of $27 million…
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