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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized changes to Endangered Species Act regulations that will narrow automatic protections for threatened wildlife and expand consideration of economic and …
Interior Eases Endangered Species Rules for Development Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior proposed giving Western states and tribes broader authority to manage grizzly bears in recovered areas while retaining the species’ threatened status under …
Interior Seeks Wider State Control of Grizzly Management Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce have finalized a rule rescinding the longstanding regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, narrowing the scope …
Interior, Commerce Finalize ESA Rule Rescinding ‘Harm’ Definition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture are seeking public nominations for long-distance biking routes as they begin implementing a federal law that could establish at …
Interior Seeks Biking Trail Proposals to Expand Recreation Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has opened a 60-day public comment period on proposed recreational climbing guidance and potential revisions to wilderness management policies, a review that …
Interior Seeks Public Input on Climbing, Wilderness Policies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior is distributing more than $461 million in grants to states, territories, and the District of Columbia for parks, trails, and outdoor …
Interior Department Distributes $461 Million for Parks and Recreation Projects Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a series of policy proposals and agreements this week affecting offshore energy regulation, Alaska Native probate services, and wildlife management …
Interior Proposes Energy, Wildlife, Alaska Probate Policy Changes Read More What This Means for You A new federal initiative will guide conservation and public lands policy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The Bureau of Land Management is simplifying …
Interior Launches ‘MABA 250’ Conservation Agenda, Eases Access to Construction Materials Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior unveiled a series of significant initiatives last week, ranging from advancing domestic energy production and strengthening outdoor recreation access to enhancing …
Interior Department Pushes Coal Leases, Restores Science Standards, Expands Recreation Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a series of updates last week addressing public health, environmental policy, and food supply security. The announcements included confirmation of a …
USDA Announces New Health, Land, and Veterinary Initiatives Amid Traveler-Linked New World Screwworm Case Read More