Bryan Newland begins his position as head of Indian Affairs. This week, the Department of the Interior officially swore in Bryan Newland as the new Assistant Secretary for…
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Interior Expands Fishing and Hunting on Federal Land
Largest recreational expansion in recent history. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has increased access for hunting and fishing…
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Interior Department Announces New Appointments
Five new positions filled in president’s administration. The Department of the Interior announced this week that Secretary Deb Haaland had appointed five new individuals to serve in key…
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Interior Announces North Atlantic Wind Project
New Project could power 600,000 homes. The Department of the Interior announced this week that it had selected a portion of federal waters in the North Atlantic Ocean…
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Interior Department Announces Idaho Wind Projects
Renewable energy projects could power 400,000 homes. On Friday, the Department of the Interior announced that it had entered the public-input stage of a brand new wind energy…
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Interior Adjusts Pay for Wildland Firefighters
Guaranteed $15 minimum wage for frontline firefighters. The Department of the Interior announced that it would be increasing the base pay for all wildland firefighters employed by the…
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Interior Department Backs Wyoming Conservation Plan
Looks to integrate conservation and private owner rights. On Thursday, the Interior Department announced that it would be backing a wildlife conservation effort created by the State of…
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Interior Secretary Promotes Offshore Wind in CA
The new site could contribute to President Biden’s goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore energy. On Tuesday, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to California to visit…
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Interior Secretary Visits Redwood National Park
She stresses the importance of ecological protection. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory both traveled to California this…
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Interior Advances California Solar Power Plant
Releases environmental analysis to public comment. The Department of the Interior announced last week that it is taking the next steps necessary to develop solar energy production plants…
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