WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today announced the execution of the nation's first floating offshore wind energy research lease. The lease area covers less than 15,000 acres located 28 nautical miles offshore Maine on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf and could allow for the depl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: STACYVILLE, Maine Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz wrapped a multi-day visit to Maine this weekend where they highlighted conservation and preservation efforts underway through the National Park Service. On Thursday, the leaders visited the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle and held a community meeting to learn about th  more