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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 Department of the Interior launched a digital probate system for American Indian and Alaska Native families, replacing paper-based case management in an effort to reduce delays, …
Interior Digitizes Tribal Probate to Cut Case Backlogs 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 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