3.2: Secretary's Priorities
Achieve the vision of open government while pursuing DOI's priorities Other Information:
SECRETARY’S PRIORITIES DOI intends to achieve the vision of open government while pursuing its priorities. Opening government
through new media tools, Secretary Salazar has launched an overhaul of DOI’s Web presence (http://www.doi.gov) and a new media
strategy. He has appointed the first‐ever New Media Director for DOI, directed a redesign and restructuring of DOI’s website
to improve the online visitor experience, as well as the creation of new tools for DOI employees and the public to communicate
directly with him. The following are the priorities and commitments of the Secretary, which will be supported by DOI’s open
government vision: 1. Achieving greater energy independence and promoting the development of clean alternative energy sources.
2. Protecting America’s great outdoors. 3. Addressing the issue of global climate change. 4. Meeting DOI’s commitments to
American Indians and Alaska Natives. 5. Addressing critical water issues. 6. Creating opportunities for youth in the outdoors.
7. Insuring the integrity of science in support of Interior's decision making. In pursuit of the Secretary’s priorities, a
collection of five specialized high priority performance goals have been established to track elements of progress through
a database to be available by OMB referred to as the Federal Performance Portal. These goals include: Renewable Energy Development:
Increase approved capacity for production of renewable (solar, wind, and geothermal) energy resources on Department of the
Interior managed lands, while ensuring full environmental review, by at least 9,000 megawatts through 2011. Water Conservation:
Enable capability to increase available water supply for agricultural, municipal, industrial, and environmental uses in the
western United States by 350,000 acre-feet (estimated amount) by 2012 through the bureau’s conservation-related programs,
such as water reuse and recycling (Title XVI) and WaterSmart Grants. Safe Indian Communities: Achieve significant reduction
in criminal offenses of at least five percent within 24 months on targeted tribal reservations by implementing a comprehensive
strategy involving community policing, tactical deployment, and critical interagency and intergovernmental partnerships. Climate
Change: By 2012, the Department will identify the areas and species’ ranges in the U.S. that are most vulnerable to climate
change, and begin implementing comprehensive climate change adaptation strategies in these areas. Youth Stewardship: By 2012,
increase by 50 percent (from 2009 levels) the employment of youth between the ages of 15-25 in the conservation mission of
the Department.
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