Department of the Interior

Navigating Stormy Waters for Offshore Wind Development

Navigating Stormy Waters for Offshore Wind Development

Offshore wind developers face regulatory approval challenges.

Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases

Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases

Scholars argue that the Interior Secretary has authority to terminate fossil fuel leases on public lands.

Rules for Acknowledging a Broken Trust

Rules for Acknowledging a Broken Trust

In the battle for self-determination, unrecognized Indian tribes can petition for federal acknowledgment.

Equity and Justice Should Begin at Home

Equity and Justice Should Begin at Home

Federal public lands agencies should prioritize the inclusion and fair treatment of all employees.

The Fair Price of Fossil Fuel

The Fair Price of Fossil Fuel

Scholar argues that fossil fuel leases on public lands should reflect the external costs of production.

The Regulation of American Archaeology

The Regulation of American Archaeology

Federal regulation of domestic and international archaeology comes from a variety of agencies.

The Trump Administration Takes Aim at Migratory Birds

The Trump Administration Takes Aim at Migratory Birds

Attorneys argue that Department of Interior enforcement practices threaten migratory birds.

Problems in Federal Wild Horse Management

Problems in Federal Wild Horse Management

Wild horse and burro population growth may soon overwhelm the federal government.

Presidential Authority and the Antiquities Act

Presidential Authority and the Antiquities Act

Scholars contend that the President may revoke monument designations made during previous administrations.

A Farewell to Fracking Regulations

A Farewell to Fracking Regulations

Trump Administration issues final rule rescinding Obama-era fracking regulation.

Whistleblowing Is a Key Regulatory Tool

Whistleblowing Is a Key Regulatory Tool

Whistleblowing incentives are crucial to agency enforcement.

Agency Removes Yellowstone Grizzly Bears from Endangered Species List

Agency Removes Yellowstone Grizzly Bears from Endangered Species List

Final rule creates tension between conservationists and wildlife officials.