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.
Latest Happenings

Interior Approves Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line
TUE, OCTOBER 2, 2012, 09:30 AM ESTSecretary Salazar announced that the National Park Service has approved construction of the 4.5 mile section of the proposed 146 mile Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line that crosses federal land Read More >

Secretary Salazar on Public Lands Day
SAT, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012, 11:10 AM ESTPlease join Secretary Salazar in recognizing National Public Lands Day by participating at a service event in your area. Check out http://www.publiclandsday.org. Watch Video >

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Interior, Agriculture, Army Announce Partnership in Support of the Connecticut River and Watershed National Blueway
SAT, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012, 11:06 AM ESTOfficials announced that a memorandum of understanding has been signed outlining collaborative efforts to enhance conservation in support of the Connecticut River and Watershed National Blueway. Read More >

Interior Announces $43 Million Agreement for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
THU, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 04:23 PM ESTSecretary Salazar and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly announced a $43 million financial assistance agreement for design and construction of a portion of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. Read More >

Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Interior, Agriculture, Army Corps to Make Connecticut River National Blueway Announcement
THU, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 03:01 PM ESTDeputy Secretary Hayes will join federal, state and local officials to announce a major collaboration between the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read More >