Appalachian Trail Conservancy Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy - The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. |
Army Corps of Engineers Army Corps of Engineers - The Army Corps of Engineers is the steward of the lands and waters at Corps water resources projects. Its Natural Resources Management mission is to manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with the ecosystem management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations. |
Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management - The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. |
Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation - Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. |
Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) - In 1978, Congress made a monumental decision, one that secured the
future of the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America. They
designated the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), also
known as the “King of Trails”. The vision for the CDT is a 3,100-mile primitive and challenging
backcountry trail from Canada to Mexico along the backbone of America.
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Federal Highway Administration Federal Highway Administration - FHWA is charged with the broad responsibility of ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date. Although State, local, and tribal governments own most of the Nation’s highways, we provide financial and technical support to them for constructing, improving, and preserving America’s highway system. Our annual budget of more than $30 billion is funded by fuel and motor vehicle excise taxes. The budget is primarily divided between two programs: Federal-aid funding to State and local governments; and Federal Lands Highways funding for national parks, national forests, Indian lands, and other land under Federal stewardship. |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a rich cultural tapestry of Southern Appalachian history and strives to protect the historic structures, landscapes, and artifacts that tell the varied stories of people who once called these mountains home. |
National Archives & Records Administration National Archives & Records Administration - The National Archives and Records Administration serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our Government, ensuring that the people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. We ensure continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. We support democracy, promote civic education, and facilitate historical understanding of our national experience.
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National Oceanic & Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) National Oceanic & Atmosphere Administration - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans. |
National Park Service National Park Service - The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) - Offers and provides a single point of access to information about Federal recreational activities and reservations. It provides a comprehensive source of information about thousands of Federal recreation opportunities. Information about recreation opportunities on Federal lands is displayed based on the interests of the customer, not centered on the agency providing the recreation opportunity. This interagency recreation portal provides campground/tour reservation services and trip planning information for Federal recreation sites |
Pacific Crest Trail Association  Pacific Crest Trail Association - The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an internationally significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people. |
Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park - This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.
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Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority - For more than seven decades, TVA has been improving the quality of life in the Tennessee Valley through its threefold mission of providing affordable and reliable power, promoting sustainable economic development, and acting as a steward of the Valley's natural resources. |
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. |
U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Department of the Interior - The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future. |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. |
U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service - Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, summed up the mission of the Forest Service, "...to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run." National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas. |
Washington Trails Association (WTA) Washington Trails Association (WTA) - Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the voice for hikers in Washington state. WTA protects hiking trails and wildlands, takes volunteers out to maintain our trails, and promotes hiking as a fun and healthy way for people to explore the outdoors. |
