US Department of the InteriorVerified account

@Interior

Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future

Washington, DC
doi.gov
Joined September 2009
Born March 03
In times of crisis, this account helps share critical information with Twitter Alerts. Be prepared
5,284 Photos and videos Photos and videos

Tweets

You blocked @Interior

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @Interior

  1. Pinned Tweet
    Aug 30

    National parks capture our hearts, are the backdrops for historic moments, and heal our mind, body and soul. National parks are our nation’s greatest love story. :

    National parks: A love story (short version)
    National parks are our nation’s greatest love story, but over the years, their bridges, roads and visitor centers have become worn and many are now in disrepair.
    76 replies 390 retweets 895 likes
    Undo
  2. Dec 21

    In the event of a federal government shutdown, this account will not be updated until further notice and information may be outdated. More information is available at

    A large brown bison stands on a snowy field with trees in the background.
    198 replies 977 retweets 2,532 likes
    Undo
  3. Dec 21

    A spectacular moonrise over the Green River Valley and Seedskadee National – at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

    A huge full moon glows in the sky above a snowy, hilly landscape.
    and
    7 replies 157 retweets 541 likes
    Undo
  4. Dec 21

    Happy ! Here’s a snowy shot by Michael Wu

    A view of rounded red rock formations dusted with snow under a pink sunset sky.
    27 replies 430 retweets 1,532 likes
    Undo
  5. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    Not your typical trees. 🎄 Christmas tree worms have made their home on a brain coral. Tropical corals reefs are complex ecosystems, but are rapidly being lost to bleaching and disease, linked to increasing water temperatures.

    Christmas tree worms on brain coral.
    3 replies 49 retweets 135 likes
    Undo
  6. Dec 20

    We love the interplay of clouds and light – at Death Valley National Park

    Snow capped mountains shine in bright sunlight above a brown desert plain.
    10 replies 194 retweets 846 likes
    Undo
  7. Dec 20

    Hermiting for the holidays? We’ve got just the crabs for you: 🦀

    14 replies 52 retweets 292 likes
    Undo
  8. Dec 20

    . releases the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program in . The 45-day public comment period opens on Dec 28:

    A small airstrip rests on a flat brown plain covered with scattered ponds.
    and
    10 replies 26 retweets 53 likes
    Undo
  9. Dec 20

    Enjoy the last days of fall

    A small bare tree stands on a grassy hill sloping down to a lake shore under a bright sunset sky.
    4 replies 114 retweets 556 likes
    Undo
  10. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    This photo riveted the Web when we posted it 2 years ago today. It shows fish frozen to death in a 4-foot wall of ice at South Dakota’s Lake Andes Natl Wildlife Refuge. More about Kelly Preheim & her photo: &

    9 replies 67 retweets 203 likes
    Undo
  11. Dec 19

    Curves in the road & colors in the sky

    A road curves through a snow covered forest under a pink sunset sky.
    12 replies 258 retweets 1,162 likes
    Undo
  12. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    Your holiday mail could save species! Proceeds from Save Vanishing Species stamps go to save critically endangered species like rhinos, elephants, tigers, turtles, and great apes. Order your tiger stamps here:

    6 replies 83 retweets 177 likes
    Undo
  13. Dec 19

    In the land of cold & ice, steam from Shishaldin Volcano streaks the sky above Maritime National

    A cone shaped mountain stands on a pink horizon.
    and
    8 replies 199 retweets 708 likes
    Undo
  14. Retweeted
    Dec 18

    Want to brush up on your night sky photography? Take a look at our Tumblr all about how to get the perfect shot: 📸: Garden Park Fossil Area north of Cañon City, Colorado. Kyle Sullivan, , took this shot on his first night of night sky shooting.

    1 reply 33 retweets 98 likes
    Undo
  15. Dec 18

    Sorry for the typo. is in

    14 replies 7 retweets 107 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  16. Dec 18

    Bison welcoming the warmth of sunrise by Scott Lemon

    A large brown bison walks across a grassy plain on a foggy morning.
    7 replies 230 retweets 1,220 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  17. Retweeted
    Dec 17

    The next few months are a great time to see bald eagles at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge (). In this photo, 8 eagles are perched in 1 tree at the refuge along the California-Oregon border. (Yes, 8. 1 is partially hidden.) Photo: Dave Menke/

    17 replies 203 retweets 773 likes
    Undo
  18. Retweeted
    Dec 13

    56 schools created one-of-a-kind ornaments to accompany ! These handcrafted ornaments adorn 56 trees, which represent each U.S. state, territory and DC. Check out one of your state's ornaments:

    2 replies 36 retweets 220 likes
    Undo
  19. Dec 18

    The cosmic ripples of the northern lights dance across the night sky

    Bright green lights shine in the night sky.
    8 replies 148 retweets 547 likes
    Undo
  20. Retweeted
    Dec 15

    is a beautiful scene viewable from Shasta Dam in California. If you've never visited it's worth the trip. Learn about tours here:

    1 reply 36 retweets 130 likes
    Undo
  21. Dec 17

    The views at in California are so epic, they’re often used as backdrops in movies. Pic by Jeff Siege ()

    and
    6 replies 147 retweets 619 likes
    Undo

@Interior hasn't Tweeted yet.

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·