Resources Management

▶Agencies

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (Interior Dept.), Resources and Planning, 1849 C St. N.W., #5646, 20240; (202) 208-4896. Kristin Bail, Assistant Director.

Web, www.blm.gov/programs/planning-and-nepa

Manages more than 245 million acres of public land and about 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate for several uses. Develops and implements natural resource programs for renewable resources use and protection, including management of forested land, rangeland, soil and water quality, recreation, and cultural programs.

Interior Dept. (DOI), 1849 C St. N.W., MS 7328, 20240; (202) 208-7351. David L. Bernhardt, Secretary; George Franchois, Library Director. Employee directory, (202) 208-3100. Library, (202) 208-5815. Press, (202) 208-6416.

General email, feedback@ios.doi.gov

Web, www.doi.gov, Twitter, @Interior and Facebook, www.facebook.com/USInterior and Blog, www.doi.gov/blog and Library, www.doi.gov/library

Manages most federal land through its component agencies. Responsible for conservation and development of mineral, water, and fish and wildlife resources. Operates recreation programs for federal parks, refuges, and public lands. Preserves and administers scenic and historic areas. Administers Native American lands and develops relationships with tribal governments. Reference library open to the public 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Interior Dept. (DOI), Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs, 1849 C. St. N.W., 20240; (202) 208-6971. Douglas W. Domenech, Assistant Secretary.

Web, www.doi.gov/asiia

Administers laws and regulations relating to the understanding, conservation, responsible use, and collaborative science-based management of U.S. territories, freely associated states, international technical engagement, and the oceans, Great Lakes, and coasts. Oversees the Office of [Page 311]Insular Affairs, Office of International Affairs, and the Ocean, Great Lakes and Coastal Program.

Tennessee Valley Authority, Government Affairs, 500 N. Capitol St. N.W., #220, 20001; (202) 898-2999. Fax, (202) 898-2998. Jeff Lyash, President.

General email, tvainfo@tva.gov

Web, www.tva.gov and Twitter, @TVAnews

Coordinates resource conservation, development, and land-use programs in the Tennessee River Valley. Activities include forestry and wildlife development.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Interior Dept.), Bird Habitat Conservation, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS MB, Falls Church, VA 22041; (703) 358-1784. Fax, (703) 358-2282. Kari Duncan, Division Chief, (703) 358-2464.

Web, www.fws.gov/birds and Twitter, @usfwsBirds

Membership: government and private-sector conservation experts. Works to protect, restore, and manage wetlands and other habitats for migratory birds and other animals and to maintain migratory bird and waterfowl populations.

▶Nongovernmental

The Conservation Fund, 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr., #1300, Arlington, VA 22209-3199; (703) 525-6300. Fax, (703) 525-4610. Lawrence A. (Larry) Selzer, President.

General email, webmaster@conservationfund.org

Web, www.conservationfund.org, Twitter, @ConservationFnd and Facebook, www.facebook.com/theconservationfund

Creates partnerships with the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to promote land and water conservation. Operates land trusts, identifies real estate for conservation, and runs loan programs.

Izaak Walton League of America, 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2983; (301) 548-0150. Fax, (301) 548-0146. Scott Kovarovics, Executive Director. Toll-free, (800) 453-5463.

General email, info@iwla.org

Web, www.iwla.org, Twitter, @IWLA_org and Facebook, www.facebook.com/iwla.org

Grassroots organization that promotes conservation of natural resources and the environment. Interests include air and water pollution, farmland conservation, clean and renewable energy, wildlife habitat protection, and instilling conservation ethics in outdoor recreationists.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Agriculture and Natural Resources Board, Keck Center, 500 5th St. N.W., #WS632, 20001; (202) 334-3062. Fax, (202) 334-1978. Robin Schoen, Director.

General email, banr@nas.edu

Web, http://dels.nas.edu/banr and Twitter, @NASM_Ag

Promotes and oversees research on the environmental impact of agriculture and food sustainability, including forestry, fisheries, wildlife, and the use of land, water, and other natural resources.

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