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Stewarding conservation and powering our future. For news & policy:
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On Veterans Day, we honor the brave women and men who answered a higher call of service to the nation. Thank you for your service, commitment and sacrifices. Photo at the Korean War Veterans Memorial by Scott Thomason
Statues of soldiers at the Korean War Memorial loom out of the fog
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Located on the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona,
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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is a geologic treasure. This remote and unspoiled monument has some of the world’s most visually striking geologic sandstone formations, including The Wave. Photo by Max Seigal
White and red sandstone swirl with a partly cloudy sky.
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With the completion of this fish passage project, Pacific salmon, Dolly Varden and coastal cutthroat trout are now free from migration barriers while supporting the local economy. Learn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is restoring entire watersheds:
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A weight is being lifted from Southeast Alaska’s Good River in Gustavus, Alaska — both literally and figuratively.
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Out: failing fish barrier culverts at hazardous stream crossings In: safe, barrier-free bridges that are a win for people, fish and the environment Fish play a vital role in Southeast Alaska's ecosystems and are a valuable commercial, recreational and subsistence resource.
Five people stand on a bridge with a river flowing underneath it and tall trees stand in the background. Photo by Trent Liebich / USFWS
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Short-eared owls are tough, with bright yellow eyes staring out from their pale facial disks. Found in many places across the U.S. throughout the winter, these owls are often seen flying low over the ground before dropping on prey. Photo by Lynne McClure
an owl with bright yellow eyes, a small black beak and beige, light brown and dark brown
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There is no shortage of wildlife to observe at Laguna Atascosa. The endangered ocelot silently hunts within the brushlands, white-tailed deer browse on a banquet of plants and nearly half of all the bird species in the continental U.S. visit this refuge. Photo by Steve Sinclair
A wild cat, or ocelot, with speckles and dotted fur, stares ahead as it walks through the grass
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Our public lands offer recreation, connection, healing and remembrance. A new, free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas is now available for veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families.
A veteran enjoys the view during a hike in Shenandoah National Park. Photo courtesy of Adam Stump.
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Reclaiming natural spaces is essential to building back healthy watersheds and creating a better future for the next generation.
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partners with states, Tribes, community groups and mining companies to protect the public from mining-related hazards.
Cloudy sky, green grass and Soda Butte Creek flowing through a field in Montana.
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A total lunar eclipse will occur early on Tuesday morning, the last total lunar eclipse for three years. No special glasses are needed, but a dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions. 🌕 Photo
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by Brian Doyle
A large stone arch rises from layered rock as a full moon glows underneath.
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With jagged peaks, panoramic views and more than 300 glaciers,
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is often referred to as the American Alps. The park has 400 miles of trails to hike, over 200 species of birds, a unique hidden town to visit, and plenty of fishing opportunities. Photo by Albert Yang
Snow-capped mountains reflect on a still body of water with conifers and fall foliage.
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Home to some of the country's largest seabird breeding populations, Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge in Washington swells with raucous flocks of migrating seabirds in excess of one million during fall and spring migrations. Photo by Melissa Hahn
Orange sky reflected in the water along the beach with giant rocks offshore
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The contrasting colors of the yellow cottonwoods and the red sandstone canyons at Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona during the fall are incredible. Photo by R. Henry / NPS
Red sandstone-colored rocks with an opening that looks into a grove of yellow cottonwood trees
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The Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is a rolling landscape of badlands that offers some of the most unusual scenery in New Mexico. Time and natural elements have etched a fantasy world of strange rock formations made of sandstone, shale, mudstone and silt. Photo by Jessica Fridrich
Moonrise over hoodoos
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Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves over 200 ceremonial mounds that are sacred to the monument's 21 culturally associated Tribes. Built between 650-1200 CE, the more than 200 mounds are found in one of the most scenic sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
Earthen burial mounds photographed just after dawn.
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Happy Native American Heritage Month! At Interior, we’re working to revitalize Indigenous connections and celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native communities every day to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each generation.
Two young people hold an archived photo from the National Archives.
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Boo, or should we say Hoo! With lots of white feathers and bright yellow eyes, snowy owls haunt frostier climates with ghostlike charm and use their mighty wings to silently fly, trick their prey and turn them into tasty treats. 👻 Photo by Gordy Lindgren
a white and brown owl, a snowy owl, sits on a tree branch that is covered in snow.
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There is nothing warm and fuzzy about the saddleback caterpillar. This spooky lime-green critter is covered in spiky brown bristles, which can break off and release a venom that will cause a burning feeling a victim won’t soon forget. Photo by NPS
Three lime green caterpillars covered in bristles on a leaf.
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Famous around the world,
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is a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life and the tranquility of the High Sierra. Photo courtesy of Matt Meisenheimer
A large vertical rock formation, El Capitan, towers between tall green trees and a river containing rocks and fall-colored leaves.
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Break out your binoculars and look for sapphire-colored male mountain bluebirds! Known as one of the most beautiful birds of the West, they are lovers of insects and berries. Spot them on treetops where they soak up the warm sunshine. Photo by Alicia Burtner
a bright blue bird sits on a long pointy branch that is attached to a green pine tree.
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Paws together, you made it to the weekend! Every day is like a Friday for otters, who float with their raft of friends, feast on delicious seafood, and lay back and groom. Have a terrific, otter-like weekend! Photo by Marc Webber
otter in the water looks at the photographer and appears to “clap” its two paws.
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Thanks to a successful partnership with Tribal, local, state and federal agencies, the project provides water for municipal and industrial use, irrigation, hydroelectric power, fish, wildlife, conservation and recreation and is integral in preparing for today's water challenges.
Jordanelle hydroelectric power plant.
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Today, we mark the 30th anniversary of the Central Utah Project Completion Act, which led to the largest and most complex water resource development project in Utah, delivering water to 1.5 million people daily.
Upper Stillwater Dam is a roller compacted concrete gravity dam located on Rock Creek. View of Upper Stillwater Reservoir and snowcapped Uintah Mountains.
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Four months after historic flooding caused severe damage to roads and other critical infrastructure,
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reopened its Northeast Entrance Road to vehicles. Congratulations to the park staff, partners and construction crews who worked tirelessly to make speedy repairs.
Two side by side photos: June 27, 2022: A road washed out after historic flooding caused severe damage. October 15, 2022: A paved road next to a river surrounded by trees on a sunny day. Photos by Jim Peaco and Jacob W. Frank / NPS
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As we enter the end of fall, black bears are busy putting on weight before entering their dens. At
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, these bears are drawn to the park’s mast-producing trees, like oaks, that generate lots of acorns, one of the bears’ favorite foods! Photo by NPS
a black bear in an orange and yellow colored tree looking for a snack.
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Adequate and safe water supplies are fundamental to the nation's health, economy and security, but climate change, widespread drought and aging infrastructure are straining existing water and hydropower resources.
The blue sky and clouds reflect off the calm water in a reservoir surrounded by red rocky cliffs and outcrops.
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Sand to Snow National Monument is an ecological and cultural treasure and one of the most biodiverse areas in southern California, supporting more than 240 species of birds and 12 threatened and endangered wildlife species. Photo by Bob Wick /
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a person with their dog stands and looks out at a rocky mountain range with one snow tipped mountain.
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Dams are being demolished on the Sabattus River in Maine, a new channel is being cut around the Old Evanston Dam in Wyoming and an undersized culvert is being pulled from the Little Tonsina River in Alaska to open 70 miles of salmon habitat. Photo by C. Birmingham
Construction crews demolishing Town Dam on the Sabattus River in Maine
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