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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
Secretary Salazar, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce Expanded Conservation at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
MON, DECEMBER 31, 2012, 05:51 PM ESTThe Department of the Interior, the State of Colorado and local municipalities have closed on a land exchange to allow approximately 1,200 acres of wildlife habitat to be added to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Read More >
Secretary Salazar Appoints Members to the U.S.Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Committee
FRI, DECEMBER 21, 2012, 02:44 PM ESTSecretary Salazar appointed 21 primary and 20 alternate members to an advisory committee that will guide and oversee implementation of the United States Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Read More >
Secretary Salazar's Holiday Message
THU, DECEMBER 20, 2012, 04:26 PM ESTInterior Secretary Ken Salazar wishes a happy holiday season to all Department of the Interior employees and their families. Watch Video >
Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project, Caps Strong Year for Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands
THU, DECEMBER 20, 2012, 02:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the McCoy Solar Energy Project, a proposed 750-megawatt facility in Riverside County, CA. Read More >
Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar to Discuss Progress of Renewable Energy on Public Lands, Proposed Solar Project in California
THU, DECEMBER 20, 2012, 10:30 AM ESTSecretary Salazar will hold a news media teleconference to discuss the progress of renewable energy development on public lands, as well as announce a milestone on a solar energy project proposed for the California desert. Read More >