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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 proposed changes to how royalties are calculated on oil, natural gas and coal produced on federal lands, part of the Trump …
Interior Seeks Royalty Rule Changes to Ease Energy Regulation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Invenergy has agreed to terminate four offshore wind leases valued at approximately $765 million and redirect investment toward natural gas and geothermal energy projects, marking one of …
Invenergy Ends Offshore Wind Leases in $765 Million Shift 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 Agriculture has directed the Forest Service to expand grazing opportunities and streamline permit approvals on federal lands, marking the latest step in the …
USDA Moves to Expand Grazing Access on Federal Lands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has added six trails spanning 162.5 miles across five states to the National Trails System, a move that expands recreational access …
Interior Department Expands National Trails Network by 162 Miles Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a nationwide initiative that will send agency officials and partner organizations to national parks, wildlife refuges, monuments, and other …
Interior Department Launches Public Lands Initiative for Nation’s 250th Anniversary Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has issued updated guidance for its State Orphaned Wells Grant Program, affecting how states access and manage billions of dollars in federal …
Interior Updates Orphaned Well Program Rules for States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has begun publishing recreation access data and is rolling out a new mapping platform intended to make information about public land and …
Interior Expands Public Access Data Ahead of New Mapping Tool Read More