Department of the Interior – Dept of the Interior Recovery Activities

Interior Department’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Projects in National Spotlight from East to West

The Department of the Interior’s work to improve two of our country’s treasured landscapes was recently included in a new report from Vice President Joe Biden, “100 Recovery Act Projects that are Changing America.” The report highlighted the Recovery Act investments the National Park Service is making at Ellis Island and the Grand Canyon.

July 24, 2009

Secretary Salazar Cites Progress Under Recovery Act

Contact Joan Moody, 202-208-6416 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today testified before the House Budget Committee that the Department of the Interior is making “swift progress” on making investments and creating jobs using the $3 billion entrusted to Interior under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The economic crisis President Obama inherited when [...]

April 22, 2009

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Southeast Region

National Park Service Southeast Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 100 Alabama St. SW, 1924 Building Atlanta, GA 30303 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: William Reynolds Phone: (404) 507-5612 National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects ATLANTA, GA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Pacific West Region

National Park Service Pacific West Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 1111 Jackson St. Ste. 700 Oakland, CA 94607 Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Holly Bundock Phone: (510) 817-1320 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects OAKLAND, CA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Northeast Region

National Park Service Northeast Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 200 Chestnut St. 5th floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Phil Sheridan Phone: (215) 597-0865 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects PHILADELPHIA, PA -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in National Capital Region

National Park Service National Capital Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 1100 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20242 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Bill Line or Toni Braxton Phone: (202) 619-7222 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects WASHINGTON, DC -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Midwest Region

National Park Service Midwest Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Patty Rooney Phone: (402) 661-1532 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects OMAHA, NE -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Intermountain Region

National Park Service Intermountain Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 12795 Alameda Parkway Denver, CO 80228 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: Patrick O’Driscoll Phone: (303) 969-2839 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects DENVER, CO -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with [...]

National Park Service Announces Recovery Act Projects in Alaska Region

National Park Service Alaska Regional Office U.S. Department of the Interior 240 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 Interior Recovery News Release Contact: John Quinley Phone: (907) 644-3512 NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects ANCHORAGE, AK -The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country [...]

Secretary Salazar Announces $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs

U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Office of Communications and Public Affairs 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240 Phone: 202-208-6146, Fax: 202-208-5133 Interior Recovery News Release Date: April 21, 2009 Contact: Hugh Vickery 202-501-4633 Kathy Kupper 202-208-4990 Secretary Salazar Announces $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs [...]

April 16, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces Recovery Act Funds to Upgrade Earthquake Networks

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Office of Communications 1849 C Street NW, Washington DC 20240 Phone: 202-208-6146, Fax: 202-208-5133 Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release Date: April 15, 2009 Contact: Joan Moody 202-208-6416 High-Hazard Areas in California Stand to Benefit SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar [...]

April 10, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces Department of Interior Economic Stimulus Projects: USGS Investments Underscore Commitment to “Best Science”

Interior Recovery News Release For Immediate Release: April 10, 2009 Contact: Joan Moody (DOI) 202-208-6416 Michael G. Gauldin (USGS) 703-648-4460 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the Department of the Interior’s first projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – $140 million that will fund 308 U.S. [...]

March 5, 2009

Secretary Salazar Names Investment and Management Specialist Chris Henderson to Serve as Interior Recovery Czar

Contact: Frank Quimby (202) 208-6416 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today named investment expert and government management specialist Chris Henderson to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Economic Recovery. As the “Recovery Czar” for the Department of the Interior, Henderson will oversee the more than $3 billion in the [...]

March 4, 2009

Secretary Salazar: Recovery Plan to Create Jobs, Stimulate Economic Activity in Indian Country

Contact: Frank Quimby (202) 208-6416 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking to a summit of American Indian leaders, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today highlighted more than $2 billion in President Obama’s economic recovery package to create jobs and economic opportunity in Indian Country.

February 20, 2009

Salazar Begins Rapid, Responsible Implementation of Interior’s $3 Billion in Economic Recovery Plan

Contact: Frank Quimby (202) 208-6416 Focus on Job Creation and Accountability in Conservation of National Treasures WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pledging swift, responsible implementation of President Obama’s economic recovery plan, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today estimated the $3 billion in funding allocated for the Department could create as many as 100,000 jobs and stimulate [...]

February 15, 2009

Secretary Salazar Tours Great Sand Dunes National Park To Highlight Thousands of Potential Jobs for Colorado in Economic Recovery Package

Contact: Joan Moody 202-208-6416 GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK, CO – In a visit today to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in his native San Luis Valley in Colorado, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar described the opportunities for job creation afforded by President Obama’s economic recovery and reinvestment plan. He noted [...]

February 9, 2009

Interior Funding in Economic Recovery Act Would Create 100,000 Jobs

Contact: Hugh Vickery (202) 208-6416 Salazar, Cardin, Hoyer and Sarbanes Promote Economic, Scientific Benefits of Conservation Investments at Wildlife Refuge in Maryland LAUREL, MD – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Senator Benjamin Cardin and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Congressman John Sarbanes today visited Patuxent Research Refuge and Wildlife Research Center in Maryland [...]

January 30, 2009

Secretary Salazar Promotes Economic Benefits of Conservation Investments in Visit to Rocky Mountain Arsenal

Contact: Hugh Vickery (202) 208-6416 COMMERCE CITY, CO – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar toured Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge today to inspect construction and maintenance projects that possibly could be funded under President Obama’s recovery and reinvestment plan to create jobs and economic growth while benefitting the refuge and its wildlife.