Research Guides: * Federal Government Resources: Nature & Recreation

Federal Agencies

U.S. Department of the Interior
Executive agency responsible for the management and conservation of federal land. Also administers programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska natives, and island communities.

Bureau of Land Management
BLM is responsible for managing a large spectrum of natural resource values.
Fish and Wildlife Service
Government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats.
National Park Service
Agency in charge of the nation’s nearly 400 national parks. Includes extensive information about each park, travel guides, and virtual exhibits.
National Wildlife Refuge System
The world's premiere system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants.
United States Forest Service
Manages public lands in the nation’s 193 million acres of forests and grasslands. Includes extensive information about National Forests, ongoing forestry projects, and initiatives to battle forest fires.