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'We know that clean energy including transmission lines, solar energy and storage projects on public lands is helping communities across the country to be part of the climate solution while creating good paying jobs' - Secretary Deb Haaland
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Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis visited Puerto Rico's Culebra National Wildlife Refuge to highlight a $1 million investment from President Biden' Investing in America agenda to eradicate invasive species that threaten native species, coral reefs and the coastline's resilience.
Today, US Department of the Interior announced major updates to Bureau of Land Management - National’s oil and gas leasing regulations, which will ensure a balanced approach to development, provide a fair return to taxpayers and help protect important wildlife habitat or cultural sites.
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In Puerto Rico, Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis became the 3rd US Department of the Interior leader to visit the island this month, underscoring the Department's commitment to its recovery and renewal through President Biden' Investing in America agenda.
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NEW: US Department of the Interior announced that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized Endangered Species Act revisions to improve participation in its voluntary conservation programs.
The streamlined process will benefit endangered species, their ecosystems and our world🌎
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Millions of Americans live within miles of an abandoned coal mine.
In February, US Department of the Interior leaders visited one tearing apart an Illinois high school 👀.
Historic funding from President Biden’ Investing in America agenda is expected to remediate nearly all known abandoned mine sites.
The Salt Marsh Keystone Initiative is a nature-based solution critical to addressing the climate and biodiversity crises.
It's another example of President Biden’ Investing in America agenda upgrading vital human and natural infrastructure, making communities safer and more prosperous.
“Through President Biden’ Investing in America agenda, we are expanding our capacity and resources to reduce risk from wildfires, detect wildfires early and help affected areas recover” - Secretary Deb Haaland
US Department of the Interior is stepping up to address the climate crisis.
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“The major benefit that we’re seeing from the funding from [President Biden’ Investing in America agenda] is that the grants are larger and we’re able to handle larger projects in a shorter period of time”
Read about a life-changing mine reclamation project in PA:
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By installing solar panels over canals, @USBR is leveraging President Biden’ Investing in America agenda to implement innovative solutions that deliver both clean water and renewable energy to the West.
It’s a win-win.
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Today, US Department of the Interior announced $79 million from President Biden’ Investing in America agenda to help expand wildfire detection capabilities, reduce wildfire risk, rehabilitate burned areas and enhance technology used by wildfire incident management teams.
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“The Biden-Harris administration has built an offshore wind industry from the ground up after years of delay from the previous administration” - Secretary Deb Haaland
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💧 Water conservation 🤝 Renewable energy ⚡
US Department of the Interior announced $19 million from President Biden’ Investing in America agenda to install solar panels over irrigation canals in three states, conserving precious water while advancing clean energy goals.
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In bolstering the Yuma East Wetlands and Topock Marsh, two areas vital for drought mitigation and climate resilience in the Southwest, President Biden’ Investing in America agenda continues to benefit communities in Arizona:
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By protecting the Thompson Divide area, President Biden is safeguarding a treasured ecosystem for the benefit of farmers, ranchers, local business owners, communities and wildlife.
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In Bovard, Pennsylvania, an abandoned mine sits below about 100 homes, threatening residents.
President Biden’ Investing in America agenda is expected to address nearly all known abandoned coal mines in the nation, helping communities like Bovard thrive.
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Today, US Department of the Interior announced a $25 million investment from President Biden’ Investing in America agenda to protect and maintain two areas important for resilience and drought mitigation in the Southwest — the Yuma East Wetlands and Topock Marsh in Arizona.
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Near Pittsburgh today, Secretary Deb Haaland announced more than $244 million from President Biden' Investing in America agenda to address Pennsylvania’s dangerous and polluting abandoned mines, create good-paying jobs and catalyze economic opportunity.
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