US Interior Department sets July 1 goal for reorganization

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department says it wants to have its newly reorganized regions up and running by July 1.
The department announced the date Thursday.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s plan calls for realigning the department in 12 unified regions and relocating many decision-makers from Washington to field offices.
The new boundaries are based on rivers and ecosystems rather than state borders. Department officials say that will lead to better management.
Zinke has said