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Our Mission: Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future


The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future.


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Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

Secretary Salazar Announces Decision to Withdraw Public Lands near Grand Canyon from New Mining Claims

MON, JANUARY 9, 2012, 01:32 PM EST

Secretary Salazar announced his decision to protect the iconic Grand Canyon and its vital watershed from the potential adverse effects of additional uranium and other hardrock mining on over 1 million acres of federal land for the next 20 years. Read More >


Secretary Salazar

Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar to Make Announcement Regarding Conservation of the Grand Canyon

FRI, JANUARY 6, 2012, 01:15 PM EST

Secretary Salazar will host the premiere of a new short film produced by the National Park Service for viewing by visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park. Read More >


Potash-Mine

Photo of the Week

FRI, JANUARY 6, 2012, 12:26 PM EST

Secretary Salazar, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, and BLM Director Bob Abbey toured a potash mine near Carlsbad, New Mexico. Read More >


Deepwater Horizon scene

Salazar Creates Science Group to Bolster Preparedness for Potential Future Environmental Crises

FRI, JANUARY 6, 2012, 11:43 AM EST

Secretary Salazar announced the creation of a specialized scientific group that will develop future scenarios and provide rapid, interdisciplinary scientific assessments during environmental crises or disasters affecting America’s natural resources. Read More >


Potash Mine

Secretary Salazar, BLM Director Abbey Applaud Efforts of Potash/Oil and Gas Industry Working Group During New Mexico Visit

THU, JANUARY 5, 2012, 02:32 PM EST

Secretary Salazar, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, and Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey toured a potash mine near Carlsbad, New Mexico and met with members of the Potash/Oil and Gas Industry Working Group Read More >