Sweeping Reorganization and Wildfire Preparedness: Interior Secretary Burgum's Transformative Agenda
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Sweeping Reorganization and Wildfire Preparedness: Interior Secretary Burgum's Transformative Agenda
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On May 20, 2025, Secretary Burgum joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins to sign a joint memorandum on wildfire preparedness. The memo establishes a framework for the two departments to work in close coordination during the 2025 fire season. Before signing the document, both secretaries received an operational fire briefing at the USDA Forest Service National Fire Desk. This collaboration comes as the country faces what has been described as an "above normal summer fire season," with both departments mobilizing resources to combat wildfires effectively.
The Interior Department has also been undergoing a major reorganization under Secretary Burgum's leadership. In April, he issued an order announcing the consolidation and centralization of several agency functions, including human resources, communications, contracting, IT, training and development, international affairs, and financial management. This restructuring effort aligns with President Trump's February executive order directing federal agencies to downsize.
To lead this reorganization, Secretary Burgum appointed Tyler Hassen, reportedly associated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as the temporary Assistant Secretary of Policy Management and Budget. Burgum's order grants Hassen extensive oversight over the consolidation process, including control over funding, policy, and personnel decisions. The reorganization has drawn criticism from some policy experts who have expressed concern about the delegation of significant power to an official who has not been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
As part of the workforce restructuring preparations, the Interior Department has requested that all employees submit updated resumes. According to internal communications, the department is evaluating "workforce optimization opportunities," which includes plans for reductions-in-force (RIFs). The centralization of functions across bureaus is expected to begin soon, with positions deemed "high priority" to the department's mission and those critical to public safety reportedly being exempted from layoffs.
Secretary Burgum has maintained a visible public presence, appearing at cabinet meetings and featuring in the department's weekly video updates. On May 9, he was mentioned in the Department's "This Week at Interior" video in connection with findings from the U.S. Geological Survey regarding major oil and gas formations.
The Interior Department has also announced initiatives related to mineral security, with recent approval of a Utah uranium-vanadium mine aimed at strengthening U.S. mineral resources, and has deployed personnel to support wildfire prevention and response efforts as the summer season approaches.