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Federal Public Lands

The federal government owns about 28% of U.S. land—roughly 245 million acres managed primarily by…

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Land Conservation

The federal government offers a variety of conservation programs that assist landowners and farmers in…

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How Offshore Oil Drilling Rights Are Decided in the United States

Decisions about offshore oil and gas drilling—whether to sell new leases, hold sales, or ban development—are not made by a…

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Alison O'Leary

A Landowner’s Guide to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a cornerstone voluntary federal initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm…

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GovFacts

Challenges Facing the Department of the Interior

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a vast agency responsible for managing America's natural resources, cultural heritage, and…

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GovFacts

What the Department of the Interior Does

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a Cabinet-level department of the federal government responsible for overseeing America's vast…

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GovFacts