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US Department of the Interior

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US Department of the Interior

@Interior

Stewarding Conservation and Powering Our Future. For News and Policy: @InteriorPress47.

Washington, DC

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Born March 3

Joined September 2009

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The Alpine Loop is a rugged 4x4 road in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Climb to 12,800 feet, explore old mines and ghost towns, wildflowers and abundant wildlife. With no services or cell signal, it’s a pure backcountry adventure. Photo by @BLMNational
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 11
You might want to turn your volume up for this one. That's the unmistakable bellow of an American alligator. During the breeding season, male alligators produce these deep, booming calls to announce their presence, attract females, and let rivals know who's occupying the
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US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 10
As our nation kicked off the celebration of America's 250th birthday, the Department of the Interior helped deliver an unforgettable celebration from coast to coast.
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Bureau of Land Management New Mexico
@BLMNewMexico
Jul 10
Not to brag, but we’ve had a pretty productive year so far📈 Energy production on Federal lands returned $2.76 billion to our state in fiscal year 2025, helping fund schools, roads, public safety, water infrastructure, conservation & reclamation projects💪 As the nation's
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 9
Don’t worry folks, this dragonfly is licensed to operate heavy machinery.
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 9
Meet the swamp darner, one of the largest dragonfly species in North America. These aerial acrobats can be found across much of the eastern U.S. and parts of the Midwest, patrolling wetlands, ponds, and marshes throughout the summer. If you're out exploring in June and July,
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 9
You kids have no dam appreciation, and it shows. *shakes fist at the sky A short dam appreciation thread for some of the incredible engineering projects managed by @usbr. 🧵👇
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 9
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4/5: Shasta Dam Shasta Dam is California's largest reservoir, and it served an important role in World War II providing electricity to factories. Its reservoir can hold enough water to cover the entire state of Rhode Island in about a foot of water. American engineering on a
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 9
5/5: We built monuments to honor America's history. We built dams to help power its future. 🇺🇸 Photo of Glen Canyon Dam by Raymond Lee. All other images by @usbr.
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 8
Flags at all @Interior facilities are flying at half-staff through July 11 in honor of wildland firefighters Sydney Watson, Emily Barker, and Nick Hutcherson, who lost their lives in the line of duty. We honor their courage and commitment to protecting others. Please keep their
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 8
America's next major lithium resource could be closer than you think. New research from @USGS suggests the southern Appalachian region could hold an estimated 1.43 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium oxide. Lithium is a critical mineral used in
Made with AI
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 7
Everyone listen up! We have a new employee. Meet Blue, @GrandCanyonNPS’s new conservation K-9. Her job? Convincing elk and desert bighorn sheep to leave developed areas and return to natural habitat, helping reduce wildlife conflicts and keeping both visitors and wildlife safe.
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 7
Blue isn't there to chase wildlife away from the park. She's there to help keep wildlife wild. Using a natural predator cue, Blue encourages elk and desert bighorn sheep to leave developed areas before they become too comfortable around people. That means fewer dangerous
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Secretary Doug Burgum
@SecretaryBurgum
Jul 7
📍 Dupont Circle
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 7
Just over two years ago, we lost a bright young girl whose love for animals and nature left a lasting mark. Jocelyn Nungaray believed every creature deserved a safe place to call home. Today, her compassion lives on at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, a home for
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 6
Mount Rainier isn’t the only thing towering over Seattle tonight. Let's go, @USMNT! 🇺🇸 ⚽
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 6
"I have not yet begun to fight." On this day in 1747, John Paul Jones was born. His legendary victory during the American Revolution made him one of America's first naval heroes and earned him recognition as the father of the @USNavy. 🇺🇸
US Department of the Interior
@Interior
Jul 6
Today, his newly restored memorial stands proudly in Washington, D.C., preserving the legacy of a patriot whose courage helped shape our nation.