U. S. Department of the Interior
18th & C Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-3100
E-mail: webteam@os.doi.gov
Introduction:
The mission of the Department of the Interior is to protect and provide access to Americas’ natural and cultural heritage and honor trust responsibilities to the American Indian community.
The Department was created by act of March 3, 1849 (43 U.S. Code 1451) and later actions which have lead to it’s title as "custodian of the Nation’s natural resources".
The following material was condensed and edited from the Department of the Interior Web site--with added content to further inform visitors to the Federal Gateway™ site.
More Detailed Information
Homepage and Introductory Information 
Department of the Interior Homepage
Search suggests Lycos, Yahoo, etc. (major search engines).
Telephone and Mail Search Utilities covers the DOI as well as the world when it comes to telephone services.
How to Contact DOI lists key areas of this Department.
News, Public Affairs, History, etc.
Public Affairs Officers and Offices
Interior News also includes archives and search of past press releases.
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs news and direction.
Natural Resources Library FEDSTATS information.
Freedom of Information Act Assistance
Ancient Architects of the Mississippi a story about ancient Americans that lived along the lower Mississippi.
Civil War Coverage:
1861 ~ 1865 Outstanding Site Awar
The American Civil War - Washington College
Collections - Civil War Information from Duke, VMI, GMU, LSU, Purdue, Tennessee, etc.
Customer Service
Interior’s Customer Service Page
Customer Services "reinventing" government.
Commonly Requested Federal Services
Outdoor Recreation covers the offerings of this Department’s wonderful facilities.
Fall Color Hotline - USAG follow the Fall foliage.
Park Service to Take Reservations Online includes 800 numbers.
Recreation.gov find out where to go for recreation on public lands.
Foliage Hotlines - USDA this U. S. Department of Agriculture document also lists the telephone numbers covering some locations for viewing seasonal change.
Young People
Learning Web - Kids K-12 an educational site.
Natural Resource Conservation Education designed for visitors of all ages to understand an appreciate our country’s natural resources and how to conserve those assets for future generations.
Photoglossary of Volcano Terms
Cascades Volcano Observatory covers News and Current Events, Volcano Information, Hydrologic Information, Educational Outreach, etc.
Science on the Internet a comprehensive piece with an educational component for all ages.
Organization
DOI Bureaus, Offices and Committees
Office of Aircraft Services Interior has an airforce!
Indian Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs the principal bureau within the federal government responsible for Indians (federally recognized Indian tribes) and Alaska Natives self-determination, etc.
Native Americans - GPO Access is a survey site that links to other interesting federal locations.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Services - FedWorld covers a group of legal-social topics.
Indian Health Service Home Page
Codetalk a HUD location run by and about Native Americans.
Public and Indian Housing Agencies a survey piece that covers customer service items.
Native Americans a HUD housing document.
Hanksville - Native American Resources
Land Management
Environmental Management covers Educational, State by State Guide, Partnerships, Volunteers, a test on public lands IQ, and other topics.
Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation manages water related resources west of the Mississippi River.
Minerals
Minerals Management Service assesses the nature, extent, recoverability, and value of feasible minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf--and more.
The Mineral Gallery explains minerals.
Park Service
National Park Service - ParkNet conserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for this and future generations. This site has history, education, and information about the parks and how to enjoy them.
National Register Information System official database of National Register of Historical Places.
The National Historic Preservation Program
We Shall Overcome - Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement
Built in America Historic American Buildings Survey
Links to the Past discusses park resources, grants, tours, events, archeology, athnography, structures, etc.
ParkNet Park Stores, and Literature understanding and appreciating the National Parks.
Visit the Parks instructional piece on visiting the parks.
Preparing For Your Visit all about visiting the parks.
Yahoo! Parks covers reservations and a state by state listing of parks.
Special Note: For a charge of $10, visitors to the National Park Service who are 62 years or older can buy a Golden Age Passport that is a lifetime free pass to these facilities. You must appear in person and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States when you buy your card--no mail orders, etc.
This card also provides 50% discount on Federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, etc. This "Passport" admits the holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. Where entry is not by private vehicle, the card admits the pass holder, spouse, children, and parents.
Surface Mining
Office of Surface Mining in cooperation with the states and Indian Tribes, this group protects citizens and the environment during coal mining. Concerned with reclaimed mines abandoned before 1977.
Fish and Wildlife
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Search this Service, with 40 offices nationally, provides much to the quality of life by enhancing the balance with nature.
Ducks Unlimited Canada conserve wetlands and associated habitats.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Geological Survey
Search This Web - Excite Biological Resources Division of USGS.
USGS National Mapping Information varied map products---many with teaching packets included.
USGS Global Land Information System
Water Resources of the United States
National Water Conditions stream flow in the U. S.
Water Resources Division - USGS
Water Resources educational piece that promotes the value of healthy water.
Information Technology
Chief Information Officer - Office of Information Resources Management
Office of Information Resources Management complete informational document about this organization.
Environmental Organization WebDirectory - Usenet Newsgroups
Business Matters
Acquisition, Financial Assistance, and Property Management a master document of this organization's activities and functions.
Office of Acquisition and Property Management
Virtual Library acquisition resource.
Interior Procurement Data System
Links to Electronic Grants has a unique group of entries.
CBDNet provides approaches to viewing this key publication of federal contract activities.
USGS grants and contracts
USGS Technology Transfer covers many agencies.
Minerals Management Service - Procurement Division
Procurements - Bureau of Land Management
Denver Administrative Service Center procurement, solicitations, etc.
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - solicitation information
Interior EPS Site Electronic Posting System business opportunities.
Policy and Regulations good government-wide information.
Federal Acquisition Jumpstation covers major federal procurement offices.
Recent Federal Register Activity as it pertains to the Department of Interior.
Other Items of Interest
America's Roof virtual tour of the highest points in the United States.
Trees, Forest Management and Products - GPOAccess
Enhanced Access for Forest Management - University of Minnesota
Learner online - The Annenberg/CPB Projects a quality nature and wildlife adventure.
Forests Around the World an interesting trip!
Polluter Locator: USA traces chemicals released form plants via sip codes.
Hein Bijlmaker’s deals with entomology (the study of insects).
Virginia Tech Entomology Department
National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) a storehouse of biological information, databases, study guides, etc.
Smithsonian: Native American History and Culture
United States Government - Law
The Appalachian Regional Commission
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