May is American Wetlands Month! Our wetlands provide abundant benefits - from wildlife habitat to clean air and water - yet are disappearing at a rapid rate. I'm proud of our efforts, led by
@USFWS
, to address this challenge head-on.
There are so many signs of spring around us. The yellow blooms of daffodils, leaves budding and...aaahchoo. Excuse me, allergies.
But one of our favorites is the new life born on our public lands, like these swallow babies anxiously waiting for a meal.
Photo by Koustav Maity
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is helping keep Americaโs history alive. Across the country, LWCF has helped state and local governments preserve over 28,000 acres of battlefields and cultural sites, ensuring that we can continue to learn from these hallowed grounds.
You have to admit, the
@blmnational
Corona Arch looks breathtaking under a clear night sky. โจ
Located near Moab, Utah, the Corona Arch Trail is a moderately strenuous 3-mile round trip hike with striking views that will leave you feeling inspired.
Photo by Bob Wick
Restoring bison herds across our grasslands isn't just good for our planet - it's good for Tribal communities and their inherent connection to land they've stewarded since time immemorial. I'm grateful to our teams across
@Interior
for their work on these historic efforts.
From restoring wetlands and building new parks to reconnecting wildlife habitat and expanding access to the outdoors, the "America the Beautiful" initiative is accelerating conservation efforts across the country.
Photo at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by Gary Hamer
Located in Olympic National Park in Washington, the Hoh Rain Forest has a lush and green canopy with mosses and ferns covering the surfaces. Within this enchanting forest, visitors can see some of North Americaโs giant trees and a wide variety of wildlife.
Photo by Jeff Hanson
This Week:
@SecDebHaaland
makes major offshore wind announcements at the International Partnering Forum, Department leaders celebrate clean energy going into the grid from the newly completed Ten West Link transmission line in Arizona, and more.
Happy Arbor Day!
From the towering redwoods in the West to the cypress swamps in the Southeast, we are proud to care for our forests and protect these inspiring places for future generations.
Photo by Scott Mills