Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior manages much of the land, water, and natural resources that the federal government owns. It protects parks, wildlife, and historic places, oversees energy and mineral development on public property, and carries out the government's relationship with tribal nations. Its scientists also study the earth and its hazards.
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How Offshore Oil Drilling Rights Are Decided in the United States
Decisions about offshore oil and gas drilling—whether to sell new leases, hold sales, or ban development—are not made by a single person or agency.…
Challenges Facing the Department of the Interior
The DOI has faced challenges in areas such as environmental policy, land management, tribal relations, resource extraction, and climate change.
What the Department of the Interior Does
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a Cabinet-level department of the federal government responsible for overseeing America's vast natural and cultural resources.…