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This Week: Secretary Haaland and members of the Cabinet mark the six-month anniversary of President Biden’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; an expanded Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park will more fully tell America’s story; Secretary Haaland gives the commencement address for the Haskell Indian Nations University Class of 2022; Deputy Secretary Beaudreau highlights outdoors and ecosystem restoration during his visit to Texas; Interior announces $29 million in funding for Tribal irrigation, power and dam safety; 22 projects receive more than $17 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants; more than $120 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants for economic revitalization is headed to coal communities; the National Park Service celebrates the 60th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks Program; and we're wishing everyone a happy World Turtle Day in our social media Picture of the Week!
Biden-Harris Administration Marks Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Six-Month Milestone
 Secretary Haaland joined members of the Cabinet at the White House to mark the six-month anniversary of President Biden’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Brown v. Board of Education Site Expanded, Redesignated
 Secretary Haaland joined President Biden as he signed the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act. During a visit to Kansas this week, the Secretary traveled to Topeka to visit the park, a pivotal site in our nation’s civil rights struggle.
Secretary Haaland Gives Commencement Address, Reaffirms Commitment to Indian Country
 Secretary Haaland delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class of 2022 at Haskell Indian Nations University, where she championed culturally relevant education and called on students to carry forward the legacy of their ancestors.
Deputy Secretary Beaudreau Highlights Outdoors, Ecosystem Restoration During Texas Visit
 Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau visited Texas this week to highlight investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership.
 Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Brian Newland visited South Dakota this week to highlight the Department’s announcement of $29 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Irrigation, Power and Safety of Dams programs.
 The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 22 projects to share more than $17 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants.
 The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement this week announced more than $120 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants for coal communities.
 The National Park Service is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks Program this week. There are more than 600 natural landmarks in the program, under both public and private ownership.
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