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
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
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:
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.
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
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
Interior is proud to offer this lifetime pass to demonstrate our immense gratitude and respect for those who have served and defended our country. https://store.usgs.gov/MilitaryPass
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.
Best for Vets list! The veterans who work at our department contribute valuable skills to our mission and I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside them. https://employers.militarytimes.com/2022/?page=9
Improving watersheds and creating a healthy and livable planet promotes environmental justice, helps address climate change, and is a big part of the “America the Beautiful” initiative.
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. 🌕
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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
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
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
Improving watersheds and creating a healthy and livable planet is a big part of the “America the Beautiful” initiative and reflects our commitment to expand equitable access to nature. Learn more about our efforts: https://doi.gov/priorities/america-the-beautiful…
and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership connect communities to vital waterways and help transform degraded urban riverscapes into cleaner, safer green spaces.
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
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.
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.
is prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge, working to revitalize Native languages, empowering communities through co-stewardship policies, and strengthening our nation-to-nation relationships.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
reopened its Northeast Entrance Road to vehicles. Congratulations to the park staff, partners and construction crews who worked tirelessly to make speedy repairs.
's WaterSMART program, we work cooperatively with states, Tribal communities and local entities as they implement plans to manage water supplies by modernizing current infrastructure and addressing local water challenges. Learn more: https://usbr.gov/watersmart/
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.
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.
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In fact, more than 100 barriers are slated for removal from rivers across the country to allow fish to swim freely. Learn more about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping create jobs, advance environmental justice and boost local economies.
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