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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
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 >
Obama Administration Approves Roadmap for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
FRI, OCTOBER 12, 2012, 01:32 PM ESTSecretary Salazar finalized a program for spurring development of solar energy on public lands in six western states. Read More >
WaterSMART Program is Stretching Water Supplies, Making Progress toward Sustainable Balance of Supply & Demand
THU, OCTOBER 11, 2012, 01:00 PM ESTThe Department of the Interior's WaterSMART program is saving water, finding better ways to stretch existing supplies and helping partners plan to meet future water demands. Read More >