Secretary Jewell with a student studying nature under magnification.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Interior Solicitor Hilary Tompkins, and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell

Stewart’s Canal at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument

Muir Grove of Giant Sequoias at Sequoia National Park near Dorst Campground.

Secretary Jewell Celebrates National Park Week
Meets with students, stakeholders, to discuss connecting youth to America's Great Outdoors

Sally Jewell Takes Reins as New Secretary
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor administers oath of office

President Designates 5 New National Monuments
Tourism & outdoor recreation expected to boost economies of communities in Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, Washington.

Statue of Liberty to Reopen by July 4
Tourism impact: $174 million and 2,218 jobs in 2011

New Renewable Energy Projects Approved
1,100 megawatts, 1,000+ jobs in California, Nevada

National Parks Now Support 252,000 U.S. Jobs
New report shows visitors generate $13 billion for local communities

Recreation.gov -- Your Gateway to America
New look, better guide 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.

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Secretary Jewell speaks with a student while hiking in Prince William Forest Park.

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Jewell Underscores Importance of Youth Engagement at National Park Week Event

THU, APRIL 25, 2013, 03:34 PM EST

Jewell also held a stakeholder meeting to explore ways to leverage public-private partnerships at national parks to better connect youth and families to nature and outdoor recreation, a goal of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. Read More >

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Jewell Underscores Importance of Youth Engagement at National Park Week Event

THU, APRIL 25, 2013, 02:42 PM EST

Secretary Jewell and NPS Director Jarvis joined students from Stonewall Middle School in Prince William County, Va., in a residential field science program offered in partnership between Prince William Forest Park and NatureBridge. Read More >

Secretary Jewell greets mounted US Park Police officer.

Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis to Celebrate National Park Week with Students at Prince William Forest Park

WED, APRIL 24, 2013, 05:31 PM EST

Following the visit with the NatureBridge students, Secretary Jewell will hold a meeting with key stakeholders – such as City Parks Alliance, The Corps Network and the National Park Trust – on connecting youth and families to the great outdoors. Read More >

Obama Administration Announces 21 Million Acre Oil and Gas Lease Sale Offshore Texas

WED, APRIL 24, 2013, 10:30 AM EST

The lease sale will cover about 21 million acres, located from nine to 250 miles offshore. BOEM estimates the proposed sale could result in the production of 116 to 200 million barrels of oil and 538 to 938 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Read More >

Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis to Celebrate National Park Week with Students at Prince William Forest Park

TUE, APRIL 23, 2013, 04:30 PM EST

The Secretary will join students from Stonewall Middle School in Prince William County, Va., in the park’s Field Science Program as they conduct water-testing experiments and share their experiences in the residential outdoor education program. Read More >

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