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Partnering to Save our Endangered Species

Public-private partnerships. like a new conservation bank in Wyoming, are helping populations of endangered species recover by helping spur wildlife recovery, support farmers and ranchers, and facilitating progress on infrastructure projects.
March 26, 2015 at 4:59 PM ET by Michael Bean

Discovering America’s Public Lands, City by City

Secretary Jewell launches the 50 Cities Initiative to engage the next generation of outdoor stewards.
March 13, 2015 at 2:24 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss

Protecting Vital Waters as Marine Sanctuaries

NOAA is expanding two existing sanctuaries off California’s North-central coast. The expansion will more than double the current size of the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank national marine sanctuaries, ensuring that we are protecting all that the region has to offer.
March 12, 2015 at 11:57 AM ET by Mike Boots

2016 Budget Highlights President's Commitment to Conservation

The President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget reaffirms his commitment to protecting our treasured lands and waters, restoring iconic ecosystems, and supporting landowners.
February 2, 2015 at 12:07 PM ET by Ali Zaidi, Mike Boots

Energy Efficiency Through Outdoor Lighting – What a Bright Idea!

As the Presidential Challenge for Advanced Outdoor Lighting engages local governments to swap old outdoor bulbs for more energy efficient options, the Federal Government is leading by example with lighting installations and replacements that save taxpayer dollars and cut emissions.
January 26, 2015 at 3:25 PM ET by Kate Brandt

Supporting Water Projects that Communities Want

When communities are involved in key water infrastructure projects, like with Kansas City's Blue River channel modification project, the Federal Government can speed up project approvals, cut costs, and support projects with the greatest economic and community benefits.
December 17, 2014 at 3:53 PM ET by Lynda Hoffman

Health Care Leaders Recognize Climate Risk, Take Action

Climate change is putting our public health and health care facilities at risk, and the Administration is committing to support leaders in the health care industry as they take action.
December 15, 2014 at 12:45 PM ET by Mike Boots

Action at Home, Leadership Abroad: Our Path to Climate Progress

After returning from COP 20 in Lima, Peru, where countries are meeting to pave the way for an international climate change agreement, Mike Boots highlights how the U.S. has played a leading role in domestic and international efforts to combat climate change.
December 12, 2014 at 12:54 PM ET by Mike Boots

Tribal Leaders: It's Time to Bolster Native Community Climate Resilience

As members of the President’s State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, Chairwoman Karen Diver and Mayor Reggie Joule highlight supplemental recommendations that focus on the specific and unique perspectives of Native communities.
December 3, 2014 at 2:28 PM ET by Karen Diver and Reggie Joule

A Toolkit to Help Communities Respond to a Changing Climate

The Administration has developed the Climate Resilience Toolkit, a website that provides centralized, authoritative, easy-to-use information, tools, and best practices to help communities prepare for and boost their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
November 17, 2014 at 12:45 PM ET by Dr. John P. Holdren, Mike Boots, Lisa Monaco

NASA is Working off Earth, for Earth

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlights how climate change is impacting NASA and outlines a plan to respond.
November 3, 2014 at 4:14 PM ET by Charles Bolden

Making Plans and Making Progress: How the Federal Government Can Lead by Example

Under the President’s leadership, agencies have made significant progress in cutting carbon pollution, improving energy efficiency, and preparing for the impacts of climate change.
October 31, 2014 at 10:52 AM ET by Mike Boots

Thinking Big: A Landscape-Level Approach to Conservation

When it comes to conservation, the Administration is thinking bigger. Mike Boots highlights the Administration’s commitment to landscape-level conservation and natural resource management at the National Workshop of Large Landscape Conservation.
October 24, 2014 at 3:59 PM ET by Mike Boots

Good News for the Bees: Supporting Pollinators at Federal Facilities

In keeping with President Obama’s June 2014 memorandum, CEQ is releasing revised guidance on Sustainable Designed Landscapes to help Federal agencies incorporate pollinator friendly practices at Federal facilities and landscapes.
October 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM ET by Kate Brandt

Helping the next generation discover the San Gabriels

Brenda Kyle, a longtime resident of southern California, reflects on how the San Gabriel Mountains became such a big part of her life - and how she shares her love of the outdoors with others.
October 16, 2014 at 12:57 PM ET by Brenda Kyle

Driving Development of Clean Energy

In 2013, the President announced a bold new goal for the federal government to consume 20% of its power from renewable sources by 2020 -- and federal agencies are already stepping up to this challenge in a big way.
October 6, 2014 at 1:24 PM ET by Kate Brandt and Dan Utech

Strengthening Climate Resilience during National Preparedness Month

Mike Boots highlights how the Administration is helping to prepare communities - across the country and around the world - for the impacts of climate change during National Preparedness Month.
October 3, 2014 at 3:47 PM ET by Mike Boots

Better Buildings Challenge Expands to Take on Data Centers

The President's Better Buildings Challenge expands to take on data centers, which consumed about 100 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year, representing more than 2% of all U.S. electricity use.
September 30, 2014 at 5:00 PM ET by Kate Brandt

Fond du Lac Band leads climate resilience efforts on Lake Superior Chippewa Indian Reservation

Mike Boots travels to Minnesota to meet with tribal Chairwoman Karen Diver and tour the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indian Reservation's resilience-building efforts.
September 19, 2014 at 6:20 PM ET by Mike Boots

Celebrating a Milestone in Conservation – and the Law that Made it Possible

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe highlights how the Endangered Species Act helped bring the Delmarva fox squirrel from the brink of extinction.
September 19, 2014 at 4:52 PM ET by Dan Ashe

Biofuels and Our Clean Energy Future

The Departments of the Navy, Agriculture, and Energy announce new contracts to accelerate the development of cost-competitive advanced biofuels for use by the military and commercial sectors.
September 19, 2014 at 1:44 PM ET by Kate Brandt

How Climate-Resilient Schools Serve Students and Communities

During National Preparedness Month, Broward County Commissioner Kristin Jacobs highlights the steps the County is taking to build climate-resilent schools and communities.
September 12, 2014 at 4:39 PM ET by Kristin Jacobs

Modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act: Taking Steps to Improve Efficiency

The Council on Environmental Quality releases draft guidance to improve the efficiency and timeliness of Federal agencies' programmatic environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
August 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM ET by Horst Greczmiel

Federal Agencies Leading By Example to Reduce Energy Use and Save Money for Taxpayers

Federal agencies are making significant progress in meeting President Obama's ambitious goals to reduce energy use, pollution and waste, and save money in Federal operations.
July 25, 2014 at 12:46 PM ET by Kate Brandt

Building Drought Resilience in Montana

The Administration's National Drought Resilience Partnership and Governor Bullock of Montana are working together to build drought resilience in the Upper Missouri River Basin.
July 18, 2014 at 3:15 PM ET by Michael Boots

Local Businesses, Leaders, and Non-profits Working in Unison to Prepare for Climate Change Impacts in California

Acting Chair Boots travels to California to see some of the steps Americans are taking to move towards a clean energy economy and prepare communities for the impacts of climate change.
June 20, 2014 at 3:04 PM ET by Michael Boots

Administration Prepares for Hurricane Season, Impacts of Climate Change

With hurricane season beginning on Sunday, the Administration is working directly with communities to prepare for hurricanes and for the impacts of climate change.
May 30, 2014 at 4:54 PM ET by Michael Boots

GreenGov: Connecting Government and the Private Sector

The Federal Government partners with the private sector to ensure Federal leadership on energy efficiency and renewable deployment.
May 20, 2014 at 11:32 AM ET by Kate Brandt and Angela Barranco

Leading by Example to Reduce Carbon Pollution and Waste Less Energy

With his announcements today, the President demonstrates his commitment to Federal leadership on cutting carbon pollution and improving energy efficiency.
May 9, 2014 at 2:53 PM ET by Michael Boots

Helping Local Leaders Prepare for the Impacts of Climate Change

Local leaders can use the National Climate Assessment to better prepare for the impacts of climate change we can't avoid, and the Administration is working to help them.
May 8, 2014 at 11:49 AM ET by Michael Boots