United States Department of the Interior Budget Justifications and Performance Information, Fiscal Year 2011: Office of the Secretary Department-Wide Programs

摘要

The Department of the Interior's lands, waters, wildlife, and cultural and historic resources are an engine of prosperity for the Nation. Energy generated from public lands powers America's homes and businesses; mineral and timber resources are the building blocks for the products consumed; grazing helps supply food; and the landscapes, recreational opportunities, and cultural properties draw visitors to Interior lands and support jobs and businesses in surrounding communities. Interior's people, programs, and information have an impact on all Americans. The Department supports over 1.3 million jobs and over $370 billion in economic activity. Parks, refuges, and monuments generate over $24 billion in recreation and tourism. Conventional and renewable energy produced on Interior lands and waters results in $292 billion in economic benefits and the water managed by Interior supports over $25 billion in agriculture. The 2011 Interior budget request for current appropriations is $12.2 billion, $38.7 million or 0.3 percent below the level enacted by Congress for 2010.