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The BLM makes it a priority to enhance access to the outdoors and to promote exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program oversees a broad and complex set of recreation-related activities. Through these activities, the BLM strengthens relationships with sovereign Tribal Nations and neighboring communities, supports the creation of recreation-related jobs, and promotes restoration and conservation. The BLM also promotes equity and environmental justice to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to their public lands and waters. Recreational use on public lands is increasing every year, as are the challenges and impacts from increased activity. New technologies and information sharing are constantly changing visitor use patterns. To tackle these challenges head-on, the BLM has developed a new strategy called the “Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation." The strategy is based on four key pillars that aim to transform recreation management across the agency: 1) Grow and Diversity Resources for BLM Recreation, 2) Prioritize and Embrace Partnerships, 3) Expand Outreach and Establish a Culture of Inclusion, and 4) Meet the Demand, Protect Resources, and Improve Access. These pillars will guide investments, partnerships, outreach, and program development to respond to current demand and chart a course to meet future needs.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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BLM maintained partnerships in the Tread Lightly, Leave No Trace, Interpretive programming, Recreational Fishing, Corridor Management (rivers and trails) and numerous travel and tourism activities. The program issued 205 awards.
Enhanced public literacy on multiple use public land principles through education and outreach, on the ground trail restoration and improvements.
No current data available.
In FY 2020, the BLM continued to issue financial assistance to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations to support DOI/BLM priorities and make the benefits of outdoor recreation more accessible to individuals and communities. Projects ranged from social science research at BLM managed recreation sites and areas; expertise in community trail planning, trail design, layout and construction; studies to identify the recreation activities, experiences and benefits preferred by visitors; and support to improve recreational access into land locked BLM parcels.
In FY 2021, the BLM entered into multiple agreements to encourage, facilitate and build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Projects included messaging and resource assistance to help promote responsible outdoor recreation; assistance towards the completion of Motorized Recreation Action Plans; and help to identify, plan, facilitate and complete a Cooperative Tribal/BLM Travel and Tourism Project.
In FY 2022, the BLM entered into multiple agreements to encourage, facilitate and build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Projects included messaging and resource assistance to help promote responsible outdoor recreation; inventories and assessments to improve visitor and recreation resource data; and support towards improving recreational access for all persons regardless of abilities or personal background.
In FY 2023, the BLM entered into multiple agreements to encourage, facilitate and build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, address the climate crisis, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Projects included messaging and resource assistance to help promote responsible outdoor recreation; inventories and assessments to improve visitor and recreation resource data; and support towards improving recreational access for all persons regardless of abilities or personal background.
In FY 2024, the BLM entered into multiple agreements to encourage, facilitate and build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, address the climate crisis, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Projects included messaging and resource assistance to promote responsible outdoor recreation; enhance visitor and recreation resource data; and foster improved recreational access for people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
