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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Applying a newly developed, ecosystem-based approach to species conservation, the Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to add 48 species found only on the island of Kauai to the federal endangered species list and designate critical habitat. more

Bureau of Reclamation

Reclamation has awarded a $14.8 million contract to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe's Weeminuche Construction Authority of Towaoc, Colo., for re-alignment of County Road (CR) 211 around Lake Nighthors as part of the Animas-LaPlata Project. more

U.S. Geological Survey

Geothermal power production could significantly add to the electric power generating capacity in the United States, according to the first national geothermal resource estimate by USGS in more than 30 years. more

National Park Service

All National Park Service sites will offer free visitor admission this weekend on September 27 to celebrate National Public Lands Day and on September 28 to honor the country's newest citizens. more

Bureau of Land Management

The BLM announced the third annual call for nominations for an awards program designed to promote and showcase the finest examples of responsible fluid mineral resource development on federal or Indian lands, or those where the surface is privately owned and the BLM manages the mineral estate. more

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Bureau of Indian Affairs Director Jerold L. "Jerry" Gidner announced that he has named Michael S. Black as Regional Director of the BIA's Great Plains Regional Office in Aberdeen, S.D.  more

Office of Surface Mining

Nearly 15,000 scientists, researchers, business leaders and government officials gathered for an international geographic information systems conference watched as OSM was recognized for its vision and leadership in using technology to make the Nation's coal mines safer for the public and to protect the environment. more