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Two juvenile mountain bluebirds are enjoying a sunny afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. ☀️ These powder-blue birds add delightful songs and exquisite beauty to the landscapes of the continent's western half. Photo by NPS
Yesterday, 17 U.S. Park Police recruits graduated from basic law enforcement training. The new officers will continue specialized training before beginning careers protecting national parks and supporting public safety in the Nation's Capital and beyond. Congratulations to all!
These turtles weren't just numbers. They were native wildlife, stolen from American landscapes and packed away in brutal conditions. A federal judge sentenced Wei Qiang Lin to 2 years in prison for smuggling hundreds of turtles to Hong Kong in packages falsely labeled as toys.
You could say they nailed it. (And also sanded it, painted it, and rebuilt it.)
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staff from across the country are working hard to make DC safe and beautiful, installing and repairing more than 1,000 benches this year. Their work may happen behind the scenes,- US Department of the Interior reposted
Visitation at Yosemite was up 11% in May, while wait times are down compared to previous years thanks to innovative visitor management under the Trump administration. At
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, we're ensuring the park experience is smoother, more accessible and more enjoyable for
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Since 1950, the Sport Fish Restoration Program has generated more than $12 billion for fish conservation, habitat restoration, boating access, and aquatic education across the country. Supported by purchases made by anglers and boaters, these investments help conserve America's
Not all conservation heroes carry binoculars. Some carry tackle boxes. 🎣 As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, it's worth recognizing the anglers and boaters who have helped fund conservation for generations. Photo by Peter Mangolds
Interior be like “I know a spot,” and then take you somewhere that looks like another planet. Moonscape Overlook in Utah is the kind of place that reminds you just how wild, vast, and beautiful America’s public lands really are. Photo by Susan Hartman- US Department of the Interior reposted
National Fishing and Boating Week is a great reminder to get outside, enjoy our waters and make lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you're casting a line or launching a boat, celebrate the outdoors this week and the traditions that bring us together.
More access. More opportunity. More time outdoors. We’re proposing the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the
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. 1,450+ new opportunities. 111 refuges and hatcheries. 92 million acres. Hunters and anglers have helped fund- US Department of the Interior reposted
Lanny Erdos, OSMRE Director and Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management alongside Kate MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior recognized Navajo Transitional Energy Company Cordero Rojo Mine as the recipient of both the 2025 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining - US Department of the Interior reposted
The George Washington Memorial Parkway belongs to the American people. Under
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, we have returned it to the American people safer, stronger and more beautiful for generations to come!