54th Secretary of
@Interior
, proud member - Pueblo of Laguna, 35th generation New Mexican. Working to preserve our public lands for future generations. She/Her
Our team at
@BOEM
is working to bring offshore wind energy to American communities. Today, we announced first-ever proposed lease sales in the Gulf of Maine & off Oregon's coast, which combined could generate enough clean energy to power 6 million+ homes.
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.
In New Mexico this week,
@AsstSecNewland
joined Taos Pueblo leaders to release 10 Yellowstone Bison into their existing herd.
Through
@POTUS
’ Investing in America Agenda,
@Interior
has significantly invested in bison and grassland ecosystem restoration.
As we end National Park Week, we're steeped in the rich beauty and history of First State National Historical Park in Delaware. Today, we celebrated the park's new welcome center, which will enhance accessibility and help tell the story of America.
Happy Arbor Day! As a child, I climbed trees, touched soil, and learned about our intrinsic connection to nature. Without trees and the ecosystems they support, our future is bleak. I'm proud of our teams across
@Interior
who work to protect countless tree species.
Securing the water rights that Tribes have long been owed is key to planning for their abundant future in the face of climate change and water scarcity. Today, I was honored to celebrate a historic water rights agreement with the Colorado River Indian Tribes in Arizona.
I have never been more confident in our clean energy future. I joined
@BLMNational
& local leaders to celebrate clean energy going into the grid from the Ten West Link. With historic resources from
@POTUS
, collaboration and consultation, we will achieve great things.
Thanks to
@POTUS
' Investing in America agenda, our National Fish Passage program is reviving ecosystems & the waterways that countless species & communities depend on nationwide. I'm thrilled to see the conservation progress this new funding will deliver.
Water is life, yet for too long, Tribes have fought for equitable access to clean, reliable drinking water. Through a new Memorandum of Understanding,
@usbr
and
@IHSgov
will fortify our efforts to bring water resources to Tribes across our country.
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Today, I joined
@POTUS
and other leaders to celebrate our Administration’s progress in tackling the climate crisis - work that leverages every tool we have to meet this moment. I've never been more optimistic about our shared future.
As we celebrate one year of
@POTUS
' Executive Order 14096, I'm proud of
@Interior
's powerful work to uplift environmental justice. From tackling legacy pollution to ensuring equitable access to nature, we will never stop delivering for all communities.
Happy National Park Week! To kick off the celebration today, you can take time with friends, family and loved ones to explore our nation's one-of-a-kind park system - free of charge. Find more details and exciting events through this week below:
29 years ago today, our nation was shocked by one of the deadliest terror attacks on American soil. Today, I stood with survivors, family members, and the greater community at the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial to honor those we lost and to look ahead toward a stronger future.
Under
@POTUS
' leadership, we are protecting Alaska's precious landscapes that support Alaska Native subsistence lifestyles. These actions will ensure millions of acres are managed for the longevity of the people and wildlife that depend on them.
So much life relies on the watersheds that surround our nation’s rivers and streams. With
@POTUS
’ Investing in America agenda,
@USBR
is making a coordinated investment in ecosystem health and water supply reliability for Western communities and lands.
Indigenous communities have called the Placitas area home since time immemorial. Today, I am proud to protect over 4,200 acres of these special lands, after decades of locally led advocacy to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy their beauty.
Our Administration is committed to restoring balance to our public lands for the enduring benefit of wildlife, habitats and communities. I'm grateful to our team at
@BLMNational
for making our Public Lands Rule a reality.