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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced the distribution of over $13 million in grants for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands, supporting economic revitalization and environmental …
Department of the Interior Allocates $13 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior made a series of key announcements last week, highlighting substantial financial disbursements to Gulf states from energy revenues, as well as expanded …
Interior Department Unveils $353M Energy Payout, Record Lease Sales, and Offshore Expansion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping new initiative spearheaded by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum aims to harness Alaska’s untapped energy resources in a move poised to redefine energy independence and boost economic …
Unleashing Alaska’s Hidden Wealth: Bold Plan Promises Energy Independence and Jobs for Generations! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced a historic, permanent pay increase for federal and tribal wildland firefighters. The change comes amidst growing wildfire threats, as larger …
Permanent Pay Increase Announced for Wildland Firefighters Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification that will extend the operational life of the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, …
Spring Creek Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operational Life by 16 Years Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump recently issued an executive order directing the restoration of historical names for two iconic U.S. landmarks, a move aimed at preserving what he …
Trump Executive Order Restores Historic Names to Iconic U.S. Landmarks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), has released the country’s first National …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National One Health Framework to Combat Zoonotic Diseases Read More
VOWINCKEL, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has successfully plugged an orphaned gas well in Clarion County that had contaminated a local family’s drinking water. The initiative …
Urgent Action: Pennsylvania DEP Tackles Dangerous Orphan Wells, Secures Major Funding Boost! Read More