By Sofia Sanchez - University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outined his department's 2011 budget on Monday.
"Our mission is as simple as it is profound: we protect America's natural resources and cultural heritage. The 2011 budget will allow us to carry out our stewardship responsibilities in a way that provides the American people the maximum value for their tax dollars and a fair return for the resources we mange in their name," said Salazar.
President Barack Obama proposed a $12.2 billion budget for the department for fiscal year 2011.
According to a statement released by the DOI, the administration's request for the DOI contains $750 million in reductions and terminations of lower priority programs and elimination of the one-time funding. The 2011 budget is $38.7 million or 0.3% below the level enacted by Congress for 2010.
Salazar said that his department's budget would include funds for protecting treasured landscapes and a new WaterSMART program that will sustain and manage America's resources for tomorrow.
Salazar also highlighted "the importance of honoring trust responsibilities and empowering tribal nations." His budget calls for a total of $2.6 billion to honor the nation's commitments to the American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Interior Department Budget Slightly Down From Last Year
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outined his department's 2011 budget on Monday.
"Our mission is as simple as it is profound: we protect America's natural resources and cultural heritage. The 2011 budget will allow us to carry out our stewardship responsibilities in a way that provides the American people the maximum value for their tax dollars and a fair return for the resources we mange in their name," said Salazar.
President Barack Obama proposed a $12.2 billion budget for the department for fiscal year 2011.
According to a statement released by the DOI, the administration's request for the DOI contains $750 million in reductions and terminations of lower priority programs and elimination of the one-time funding. The 2011 budget is $38.7 million or 0.3% below the level enacted by Congress for 2010.
Salazar said that his department's budget would include funds for protecting treasured landscapes and a new WaterSMART program that will sustain and manage America's resources for tomorrow.
Salazar also highlighted "the importance of honoring trust responsibilities and empowering tribal nations." His budget calls for a total of $2.6 billion to honor the nation's commitments to the American Indian and Alaska Native communities.