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Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes

Balancing Conservation and Development in a Changing Arctic

SUN, AUGUST 26, 2012
Posted by: David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior

I am delighted to be here this morning to talk about how the Department of the Interior can – and must – balance our dual missions of conservation and development here in Alaska. Read More >

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Responsibly Expanding America’s Offshore Energy Development

WED, JULY 18, 2012
Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar

In recent weeks, the Department of the Interior announced a key component of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy: a five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. Read More >

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar

Interior Department Helps Indian Country Go Green

FRI, JUNE 22, 2012

Yesterday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar signed a Record of Decision approving the lease and associated right of way for a 350-megawatt utility-scale solar energy project on the Moapa River Indian Reservation. Read More >

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Let’s Move Outside! Celebrating National Trails Day

FRI, JUNE 1, 2012
Posted by: Ken Salazar

This week, along with Director of the National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, I announced that we’re designating 54 new water and land trails across the nation as National Recreation Trails. Read More >

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Obama Administration Announces Members of Steering Team to Lead Interagency Coordination of Unconventional Oil and Gas Research and Development

THU, MAY 24, 2012
Posted by: Brian Tsai

Three federal agencies announced today the members of the steering team that will lead efforts to coordinate research addressing the challenges of safely and prudently developing unconventional shale gas and tight oil resources. Read More >

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National Travel and Tourism Strategy Sets Goal to Draw 100 million International Visitors to U.S.

THU, MAY 10, 2012
Posted by: Guest blog post by Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar

As we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the U.S. government is doubling down on its commitment to create more jobs for Americans by growing international and domestic travel and tourism that powers our economy. Read More >

Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes

Measuring America’s Energy Potential

THU, APRIL 19, 2012
Posted by: Interior Deputy Secretary David J. Hayes

Following the release of a scientific assessment of global undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources by the U.S. Geological Survey, some have attempted to compare these assessments to facts regarding U.S. oil reserves. Read More >

Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes

Is the Recent Increase in Felt Earthquakes in the Central US Natural or Manmade?

WED, APRIL 11, 2012
Posted by: David J. Hayes

I want to clarify a few points about USGS’s important and ongoing work to study induced seismicity. Read More >

Secretary Salazar

Toward a More Inclusive America: Preserving All Chapters of Our Nation’s History

FRI, MARCH 23, 2012
Posted by: Ken Salazar

If we are to tell the full story of America, we must ensure that we include painful chapters such as this one - the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Read More >

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar

Making America a Top Tourist Destination: Commerce and Interior Keep Up Efforts to Increase Visitation

WED, MARCH 21, 2012
Posted by: Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar

As we search for ways to grow our nation’s economy, we must not overlook the travel and tourism industry as a source for economic opportunity. Read More >

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The Department of the Interior Leads in Natural Resources Transparency

FRI, MARCH 16, 2012
Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar

Open Government has been a priority for President Obama and Interior since Day 1, and we have made substantial progress, particularly in reorganizing our agencies that manage offshore energy development in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Read More >

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Agreement between the United States and Mexico Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico

FRI, MARCH 9, 2012
Posted by: BOEM

This Agreement would establish a framework for the cooperative exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon resources that cross the United States-Mexico maritime boundary in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More >

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A Bright Future for the River of Grass

FRI, JANUARY 20, 2012
Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior

Covering some 2.3 million acres of south-central Florida, the Everglades is one of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. Read More >

Secretary Salazar

Transforming Our Rivers and Our Communities

FRI, JANUARY 13, 2012
Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior

Surrounded by members of the community, Mayor Villaraigosa and I heard about the strong partnerships dedicated to transforming the Los Angeles River Watershed and the undeniable link between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. Read More >

Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes

Honoring Our DOI Veterans

THU, NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Posted by: David J. Hayes

At the Department of the Interior’s Honoring our Veterans event in Washington, Senior Advisor Bob Stanton and I spoke about our Department’s determination to give back to those who have given us all so much. Read More >

Mr. Dennis W. Zotigh delivers remarks before he performs a cultural piece at the commemoration. (Photo from the Department of Justice)

Celebrating American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

WED, NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Posted by: Tracy Russo

This week the Department of Justice held a special event in the Great Hall commemorating National Native American Heritage Month. Read More >

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Honoring Sovereignty and the Trust Relationship with American Indians and Alaskan Natives

WED, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Posted by: David Hayes

"We have engaged the tribes in a complete overhaul of our Department’s approach to government-to-government relations. The Interior Department will shortly be releasing the fruits of that effort." - David J. Hayes Read More >

Secretary Salazar

Building a Strong Foundation for a Solar Energy Future

MON, OCTOBER 31, 2011
Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior

What is happening is nothing short of a revolution. Real progress is being made. Real jobs are being created. And we are making believers out of skeptics. Read More >

Secretary Salazar

Cuentos of Our Past: Celebrating Our Shared Heritage

WED, OCTOBER 12, 2011
Posted by: Ken Salazar

As a 12th generation native of the American Southwest, my roots in this country stretch back before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock or before America declared its independence. Read More >

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Engaging Our Hispanic Community

WED, OCTOBER 12, 2011
Posted by: David Vela, National Park Service

Over my 20 plus years in the National Park Service, I have had the honor of working and protecting some of our nation's most cherished historic places as a Ranger, Superintendent, and Regional Director. Read More >