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Latest Library Content from the National Landscape Conservation System issue

The Antiquities Act: Protecting America's Treasures PDF

Since its passage by Congress in 1906, the Antiquities Act has been a critically important tool for the preservation of our public lands – lands that belong to all Americans. Serving as a vital “insurance policy” for our nation’s natural treasures, the Antiquities Act gives the president the power to grant national monument status to areas possessing significant historical and/or scientific values.

National Landscape Conservation System Map MAP PDF

This map illustrates National Landscape Conservation System locations, made up of the gems within our public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Wild & Scenic Rivers: Protection Through BLM's Land Use Planning Process PDF

The Bureau of Land Management is required to identify, evaluate, and protect rivers and river segments that may eventually be designated Wild and Scenic Rivers by Congress. This fact sheet provides background on how the BLM carries out its responsibilities and describes the opportunities for public participation.

Principles for the National Landscape Conservation System PDF

These principles provide The Wilderness Society's vision for how the National Landscape Conservation System should be managed and expanded.

Success! 2 Million New Acres of Wilderness! VIDEO

Read more... - Tremendous day for Wilderness - Wilderness bill back on track - U.S. Senate Passes Huge Public Lands Bill!

A Funding Guide for the National Landscape Conservation System PDF

This is a user’s manual for funding areas of the National Landscape Conservation System and beyond. This guide simplifies the budget process and demonstrates its importance for two aspects of public lands protection that should be part of your work: Operations and management dollars that support the basic services and programs of your Conservation System unit; and Land acquisition funding that can be used to consolidate federal ownership and help minimize management challenges.  

Save These Incredible Places VIDEO

Editor's Note: President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act into law Monday, March 30, 2009. Soon, the House of Representative will vote on a bill that would protect more then 2 million acres of wilderness in 9 states, as well as permanently establishing the Bureau of Land Management's National Landscape Conservation System. If passed, this bill would become the greatest expansion of the wilderness system in 15 years! See some of the amazing landscapes affected by the bill in this video.

Public Lands Briefing Book for 111th Congress PDF

With Congress back in session, our staff and policy experts have been working full-speed with members of the presidential transition team and with members of Congress to prepare them on steps they can quickly take to right many of the environmental wrongs of the past eight years.

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