April – 2009 – Dept of the Interior Recovery Activities

Secretary Salazar Announces $280 Million Investment at Wildlife Refuges and Hatcheries to Create Jobs, Improve Facilities, and Promote Conservation

HELENA, MT — In an announcement that will both create jobs and promote the conservation of our nation’s fish and wildlife, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will invest $280 million in more than 770 projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to build visitors centers, improve infrastructure, and bolster conservation at national wildlife refuges and hatcheries across the country.

April 25, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $500 Million in Indian Country Economic Recovery Projects

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Communications 1849 C Street NW 202-208-6416 phone Washington DC 20240 202-208-5133 fax Contact: Frank Quimby (DOI) 202-208-6416 Nedra Darling (Indian Affairs) 202-219-4152 Job Creation, Construction and Infrastructure Improvements, Workforce Development Focus of Tribal Community Investments BISMARK, N.D. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the [...]

April 22, 2009

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Southeast Region

National Park Service Southeast Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 100 Alabama St. SW, 1924 Building Atlanta, GA 30303 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: William Reynolds Phone: (404) 507-5612 National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects ATLANTA, GA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Pacific West Region

National Park Service Pacific West Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 1111 Jackson St. Ste. 700 Oakland, CA 94607 Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Holly Bundock Phone: (510) 817-1320 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects OAKLAND, CA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Northeast Region

National Park Service Northeast Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 200 Chestnut St. 5th floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Phil Sheridan Phone: (215) 597-0865 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects PHILADELPHIA, PA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in National Capital Region

National Park Service National Capital Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 1100 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20242 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Bill Line or Toni Braxton Phone: (202) 619-7222 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects WASHINGTON, DC -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Midwest Region

National Park Service Midwest Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Patty Rooney Phone: (402) 661-1532 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects OMAHA, NE -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Intermountain Region

National Park Service Intermountain Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 12795 Alameda Parkway Denver, CO 80228 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Patrick O’Driscoll Phone: (303) 969-2839 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects DENVER, CO -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Alaska Region

National Park Service Alaska Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 240 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: John Quinley Phone: (907) 644-3512 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects ANCHORAGE, AK -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country [...]

Secretary Salazar Announces $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs

U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Office of Communications and Public Affairs 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240 Phone: 202-208-6146, Fax: 202-208-5133 Interior Recovery News Release Date: April 21, 2009 Contact: Hugh Vickery 202-501-4633 Kathy Kupper 202-208-4990 Secretary Salazar Announces $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs [...]

April 16, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces Recovery Act Funds to Upgrade Earthquake Networks

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Office of Communications 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240 Phone: 202-208-6146, Fax: 202-208-5133 Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release Date: April 15, 2009 Contact: Joan Moody 202-208-6416 High-Hazard Areas in California Stand to Benefit SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar [...]

April 15, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $260 Million in Economic Recovery Investments to Help California Address Long-Term Water Supply Challenges and Devastating Drought Conditions

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, at a press conference with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California congressional leaders, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the Department of the Interior will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in America’s water infrastructure to create jobs and get the economy moving again. Overall, the Department of the Interior will manage $3 billion in investments as part of the recovery plan signed by the President to jumpstart our economy, create or save jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st Century.

Secretary Salazar Announces $107.9 Million Provided for Projects in the Lower Colorado Region

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to repair America’s water infrastructure and help address the country’s long-term water supply challenges. Of the $1 billion invested through Reclamation, $107.9 million will go to projects in the Lower Colorado Region.

Secretary Salazar Announces $28.3 Million Provided for Upper Colorado Region for Use on Infrastructure and Environmental Restoration Projects

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to repair America’s water infrastructure and help address the country’s long-term water supply challenges. Of the $1 billion invested through Reclamation, $28.3 million will go to projects in the Upper Colorado Region.

Secretary Salazar Announces $234.5 Million Provided for Projects in the Great Plains Region

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will invest $1 billion under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to repair America’s water infrastructure and help address the country’s long-term water supply challenges. Of the $1 billion invested through Reclamation $234.5 million will go to the Great Plains Region projects.

Secretary Salazar Announces $50 Million Economic Recovery Investment in America’s Water Infrastructure

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior will invest $50 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the Central Utah Project, which delivers water from the Colorado River to users in Central Utah while mitigating adverse environmental impacts and conserving fish, wildlife, and recreation resources. Overall, the Department of the Interior will manage $3 billion in investments as part of the recovery plan signed by the President to jumpstart our economy, create or save jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st Century.

Secretary Salazar Announces $125.2 Million will Support Projects in the Pacific Northwest

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Office of Public Affairs 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240 Phone: 202-513-0574 Fax: 202-513-0305 Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release Date: April 15, 2009 Contact: Joan Moody (202) 208-6416 Secretary Salazar Announces $1 Billion Economic Recovery Investment in America’s Water Infrastructure $125.2 million will support [...]

April 10, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces Department of Interior Economic Stimulus Projects: USGS Investments Underscore Commitment to “Best Science”

Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release: April 10, 2009 Contact: Joan Moody (DOI) 202-208-6416 Michael G. Gauldin (USGS) 703-648-4460 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s first projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – $140 million that will fund 308 U.S. [...]