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This Week: Interior marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month; the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the impacts of climate change; the state of Utah's largest and most comprehensive federal water resource development project celebrates 30 years; more than $122 million is now available to eligible states and Tribes to address legacy pollution on abandoned mine lands from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; the Bureau of Land Management proposes steps to increase high-speed internet for communities; the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management finalizes two Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico; and we're celebrating National Bison Day with our social media Picture of the Week!
Interior Marks Native American Heritage Month
 This week marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history and heritage of Indigenous communities. This year’s theme, “Revitalizing Indigenous Connections,” embodies the essential work Interior does year-round.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Invests $45 Million in Tribal Communities
 Interior this week announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
 This week marked the 30th anniversary of the Central Utah Project Completion Act. That's the state of Utah's largest and most comprehensive federal water resource development project.
 The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is making more than $122 million in grants available to eligible states and Tribes to support local investment opportunities that create good-paying union jobs and provide for the sustainable long-term rehabilitation of abandoned mine lands.
 The Bureau of Land Management this week proposed updates to its regulations for the construction and operation of broadband infrastructure on public lands. The changes aim to help ensure access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American.
 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has finalized two Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential to produce enough clean wind energy to power nearly 3 million homes.
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