Department of the Interior (DOI)

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

The mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is to enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production on public lands.

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) promotes energy independence, environmental protection, and economic development by managing offshore energy resources.

Bureau of Reclamation

The Bureau of Reclamation is a provider of wholesale water and hydroelectric power in the U.S.

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) provides oversight and enforcement to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve offshore resources.

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats.

Geological Survey (USGS)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. It collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding of natural resource conditions, issues, and problems.

National Park Service (NPS)

The National Park Service (NPS) cares for the more than 400 national parks in the United States. The National Park Service partners with local communities to assist in historic preservation and the creation and maintenance of recreational spaces.

Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)

The Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) protects populations and the environment during surface coal mining operations. The Office also works to clean and put to good use abandoned mine sites. These missions are accomplished primarily through regulation and oversight of state programs.