Department of the Interior

    This Department focuses on protecting and providing access to the natural and cultural heritage of the U.S.

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    Bureau of Land Management

    This Bureau manages 262 million acres of public land (primarily in the West) and 560 million acres of subsurface minerals in the U.S.

    National Park Service

    The Service is the lead organization in the conservation of the nation's natural and cultural resources including national parks, riverways, trails, historical monuments, seashores and lakeshores.

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    The Service works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant habitats for present and future generations of Americans.

    U.S. Geological Survey

    This Agency scientifically studies issues and problems as they relate to the condition of the nation's resources.