/tags/interior-department Interior Department en-US Copyright Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:55:45 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-09/biden-moves-to-make-it-illegal-again-to-accidentally-kill-migratory-birds The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former President Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:55:45 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-09/biden-moves-to-make-it-illegal-again-to-accidentally-kill-migratory-birds Nathan Rott /news-partners/2021-02-26/top-positions-in-biden-administration-unfilled-as-nominees-await-confirmation Nearly two dozen of the president's nominees await confirmation in the deeply divided Senate. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:12 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-26/top-positions-in-biden-administration-unfilled-as-nominees-await-confirmation Alana Wise, Alana Wise /news-partners/2020-10-29/gray-wolves-to-be-removed-from-endangered-species-list The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing federal protections for gray wolves in the contiguous U.S., saying the species' recovery is a success. Wildlife groups are promising to sue. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:42:12 GMT /news-partners/2020-10-29/gray-wolves-to-be-removed-from-endangered-species-list Nathan Rott /news-partners/2020-08-17/trump-administration-moves-closer-to-allowing-oil-drilling-in-arctic-refuge Environmental groups plan to sue to protect the breeding ground for caribou and polar bears. But if a drilling lease is sold, it could make it harder for a future president to reverse the move. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:46:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-08-17/trump-administration-moves-closer-to-allowing-oil-drilling-in-arctic-refuge Bill Chappell, Liz Ruskin /news-partners/2019-09-04/trump-interior-official-who-pushed-arctic-drilling-joins-oil-company-in-alaska A Trump appointee who was a vocal advocate for "energy dominance" will now work with an oil company pitching a major project on Alaska's North Slope. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:11:28 GMT /news-partners/2019-09-04/trump-interior-official-who-pushed-arctic-drilling-joins-oil-company-in-alaska Nat Herz /news-partners/2019-08-12/trump-administration-makes-major-changes-to-protections-for-endangered-species Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the revisions will make the landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plants and animals as they face mounting threats. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:41:42 GMT /news-partners/2019-08-12/trump-administration-makes-major-changes-to-protections-for-endangered-species Nathan Rott /news-partners/2019-03-28/interior-secretary-nominee-gets-grilled-on-ethics-at-confirmation-hearing David Bernhardt, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Interior, made his case before a key Senate panel on Thursday. He faced hard questions about his background as an energy lobbyist. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:41:18 GMT /news-partners/2019-03-28/interior-secretary-nominee-gets-grilled-on-ethics-at-confirmation-hearing Nathan Rott /news-partners/2018-04-13/national-park-service-to-modestly-raise-entrance-fees-in-plan-to-cut-repair-backlog The National Park Service will increase entrance fees at 117 national parks by at least $5. The increases are far smaller than had previously been proposed by the Trump administration. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:28:02 GMT /news-partners/2018-04-13/national-park-service-to-modestly-raise-entrance-fees-in-plan-to-cut-repair-backlog Nathan Rott