In the twenty-first century, America is faced with questions of how to manage, maintain and better exploit natural resources. There are four federal departments that manage the majority of America's natural resources. This book examines how these agencies, and others handle American natural resources.

Natural resources, such as coal, gold, oil, fertile soil, bountiful wildlife and forests form a major part of America's strength. In the twenty-first century, America is now faced with new questions of how to manage, maintain and better exploit these resources. There are four federal departments that manage the vast majority of America's natural resources: the Forest Service in the Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service. This book examines how these agencies, and others handle American natural resources.

Preface
Federal Land Management Agencies: Background on Land and Resources Management
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lands and National Forests
Grazing Regulations: Changes by the Bureau of Land Management
Natural Resources: Selected Issues
National Park System: Establishing New Units
United States Fire Administration: An Overview
Wetland Issues
The Aquatic Resources Trust Fund
CALFED Bay-Delta Program: Overview of Institutional and Water Use Issues
Index.