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      Welcome to Team Public Lands!

          04/02/2021

    
          

            As more families and friends look to public lands as a way to live happier and healthier lives during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to recreate responsibly. Different land agencies have different missions, which means not all public lands have the same rules and regulations. So, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a public land pro, follow and share these tips to help spread the word about #TeamPublicLands! 
      
    
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    Letting the Sun Shine on the FOIA

          03/15/2021

    
          

            March 14-20, 2021, is Sunshine Week, an annual initiative to promote open government and recognize that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides the public with access to agency records, is a fundamental component in ensuring government transparency and accountability.
      
    
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    Trailblazing Women of Interior

          03/08/2021

    
          

            The contributions of women are far-reaching and indispensable to our work at Interior. We’re highlighting just a few of the many who have contributed to our mission.
      
    
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    An Enduring Partnership: Interior’s Commitment to Honoring our Nation-to-Nation Relationship with Tribes

          03/02/2021

    
          

            Honoring our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes, strengthening Tribal sovereignty and self-governance, and upholding the trust and treaty responsibilities are paramount to fulfilling our mission.
      
    
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    Engineering at Interior

          02/26/2021

    
          

            Interior’s engineers think beyond the ordinary to inspire innovation, keep us safe and make us marvel.
      
    
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    10 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

          02/22/2021

    
          

            The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has protected America’s stunning diversity of native fishes, plants, wildlife, and habitats for over 100 years. From counting birds to combating crime — and from stocking fish to genetics and forensics research — we’re an international wildlife conservation leader informed by science and supported by partnerships.
      
    
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