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
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Designates Kansas River Trail as a National Water Trail; Dedicates New Visitor Center at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
SAT, JULY 14, 2012, 10:48 AM ESTSecretary Salazar wrapped up a two-day tour of Kansas where he participated in events as part of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. Read More >
Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Bloomberg to Announce Major Partnership to Enhance Jamaica Bay as a Great Urban Park
FRI, JULY 13, 2012, 04:48 PM ESTSecretary Salazar and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will announce an innovative new partnership between the National Park Service and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Read More >
Readout of Secretary Salazar’s Visit to Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Site
FRI, JULY 13, 2012, 02:00 PM ESTSecretary Salazar visited the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) campus in Golden, Colorado. Read More >
Federal Partners Continue to Support Response Efforts Combating Western Wildfires
FRI, JULY 13, 2012, 01:13 PM ESTThe U.S. Forest Service, Department of the Interior, Department of Defense and FEMA continue to support efforts to protect life, public safety and aid in community recovery from wildfires and subsequent flash flooding in multiple Western states. Read More >
Media Advisory: Secretary Salazar to Visit Kansas for Dual Conservation Events
FRI, JULY 13, 2012, 10:35 AM ESTSecretary Salazar and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will visit Kansas to dedicate a new $6 million visitor center and headquarters at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Read More >