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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture last week announced sweeping reforms to modernize the federal wildfire response system and new funding to expand waterfowl habitat and …
Wildfire System Overhaul, $54M Land Boost Aim to Reshape Conservation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior last week approved a major expansion of Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine and proposed rescinding a federal rule that elevated conservation above other uses …
Interior Approves Wyoming Mine Expansion, Moves to Rescind Public Lands Rule 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 the Interior announced several key updates last week, including the release of the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals, expanded access to federal …
Interior Department Releases Draft Critical Minerals List, Expands Outdoor Access, and Presses for Resolution Copper Mine Approval Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to expand domestic energy production, including a long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales …
Interior Department Sets Long-Term Offshore Leasing Plan, Updates Commingling Rules to Boost U.S. Energy Production Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior announced two major initiatives last week, advancing the Trump administration’s priorities on energy security, economic growth, and coastal resilience.
Interior Department Boosts Gulf Energy Revenue Sharing, Fast-Tracks Wyoming Coal Expansion Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a week that underscored the Trump administration’s drive to reshape America’s energy and environmental policy, the U.S. Department of the Interior unveiled a series of decisions spanning …
Interior Department Rolls Out Sweeping Energy and Conservation Actions, Balancing Resource Development with Environmental Stewardship Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Mill at Anselma is marking a major milestone in 2025: the 20th anniversary of its designation as a National Historic Landmark and the successful completion of …
Mill at Anselma Celebrates 20 Years as a National Historic Landmark Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a series of sweeping policy reforms last week aimed at bolstering domestic energy production, easing regulatory burdens on oil and gas …
Interior Department Rolls Back Restrictions on Alaska Energy Development, Targets Wind and Solar Favoritism in Broad Energy Policy Shift Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, joined by Attorney General Pam Bondi, visited Alcatraz Island on Thursday to evaluate the feasibility of reopening the former federal …
Trump Administration Considers Reopening Alcatraz to House Nation’s Most Dangerous Offenders Read More