The U.S. Department of the Interior's (Department) Natural Resource Damage Assessment and
Restoration Program (Restoration Program) manages the confluence of the technical,
ecological, biological, legal, and economic disciplines and coordinates the
efforts of six bureaus and three offices to accomplish the mission. The
Restoration Program has a nationwide presence encompassing nearly the full span of natural
and cultural resources for which the Secretary of the Interior has trust responsibility. Each
bureau has its unique natural resource trusteeship and brings its expertise to
bear on relevant sites. The Restoration Program is a truly integrated Departmental
program, drawing upon the interdisciplinary strengths of its various bureaus and offices.
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs administers and manages over
55 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for
American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaska Natives and provides
assistance to 562 Federally recognized Tribal governments to help
protect water, natural resources, and land rights. |
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The Bureau of Land Management administers 261 million
acres of land, located primarily in 12 western states,
sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of these
public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and
future generations. |
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Working primarily in the 17 Western States, the Bureau of Reclamation
seeks to protect local economies and preserve natural resources and ecosystems
through the management and effective use of water resources. |
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conserves, protects, and enhances fish,
wildlife, and plants and their habitats and manages the 96-million-acre
National Wildlife Refuge System for the continuing benefit of the American public,
providing primary trusteeship for migratory birds and threatened and endangered species. |
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The National Park Service preserves the unimpaired natural and cultural
resources and values of the 84-million-acre national park system and conserves
the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wildlife of the park
system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of current and future generations. |
In addition to the five trustee bureaus above, the Office of Policy Analysis,
the Office of the Solicitor, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) play key roles
in making the Restoration Program a fully integrated Departmental program. The
Office of Policy Analysis provides economic analytical expertise to the Restoration Program at
both the national policy and the individual case management levels, the Office of the Solicitor
provides legal advice, and USGS provides technical scientific support. The
Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance provides regional coordination support
as well as a link to response and remedial activities associated with oil or chemical releases.
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