Officials outline climate change, workforce shortage, and hurdles in communication as key issues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a joint report outlining ways to support and…
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Federal Roundtable Seeks to Improve Coverage of Missing Indigenous Peoples
Interior and Justice Departments convened with Tribal leaders, survivors, and media to address reporting on missing or murdered Indigenous peoples and human trafficking. The Departments of the Interior…
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Interior Department Allocates $71 Million to Electrify Tribal Homes
Distributes final round of funding from Tribal Electrification Program. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $71 million to Native American Tribal Nations for the electrification of homes…
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Interior Department Announces $1.3 Million for Local Wildland Fire Engines
Launches pilot program to retrofit vehicles with slip-on tankers. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $1.3 million to the wildfire response teams of local governments, allowing them…
Read MoreInterior Announces Funding for Small Water Storage Projects
Funds above-ground storage tanks less than 30,000 acre-feet. The Department of the Interior announced that $43 million is available for small water storage projects, offering infrastructure funding for…
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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 Department Invests Over $12 Million in Orphaned Well Clean-Up
This funding supports environmental restoration for 4 tribal nations. The Department of the Interior has announced an investment of over $12 million, from the president’s Investing in American…
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Interior Department Announces Funding for Western Drought Projects
The investment will go toward upgrading water management infrastructure. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that $55 million is now available for a variety of Western drought…
Read MoreInterior Announces $7 Million for Indian Youth Service Corp Projects
The funding is being distributed under the Investing in America Agenda. The Department of the Interior will distribute close to $7 million the the Indian Youth Services Corps…
Read MoreDOI Distributes $774 Million for Abandoned Gas Wells in 21 States
The department continues the years-long cleanup process across the country. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $775 million to plug abandoned oil and gas wells, awarding the…
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