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Five Wounded Warriors Take on Tallest Peak in America
Honors Native American Culture and Generates Tourism
Guides Visitors to 90,000 sites on Federal Lands
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 Announces Commercial Lease for Renewable Energy Offshore Delaware
TUE, OCTOBER 23, 2012, 03:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar and BOEM Director Beaudreau announced that BOEM has reached agreement on a lease for commercial wind energy development in federal waters off the coast of Delaware. Read More >
Speech: A Moral Imperative: Building a Strong Foundation for a Prosperous Future for American Indians and Alaska Natives
MON, OCTOBER 22, 2012, 05:24 PM ESTRemarks to the National Congress of American Indians: From the beginning, it has been one of the President’s top priorities to help bring real and lasting change in Indian Country… to open a new chapter with the First Americans... Read More >
Salazar, Washburn to Address National Congress of American Indians Convention in Sacramento
FRI, OCTOBER 19, 2012, 01:22 PM ESTSecretary Salazar will deliver keynote remarks at the National Congress of American Indians’ 69th Annual Convention & Marketplace in Sacramento. Read More >
Interior Department Honors 2012 “Partners in Conservation” Award Winners
THU, OCTOBER 18, 2012, 12:00 AM ESTDeputy Secretary Hayes announced the 2012 “Partners in Conservation” Awards to 17 organizations. Read More >
Interior Designates 27 New National Landmarks
WED, OCTOBER 17, 2012, 02:20 PM ESTSecretary Salazar announced the designation of 26 national historic landmarks and one national natural landmark. Read More >