1. Protective Agencies Natural Resources Unit Nontraditional Agriculture

2. Bureau of Land Management Agency of Department of Interior Manages public lands Issues right of ways Maintains mining claim records Surveys federal land

3. Department of Fish and Wildlife Under Department of Interior Manages and cares for wild birds, endangered species, certain marine mammals, and inland sport fisheries Promotes stewardship and public education

4. National Parks Service Under Department of Interior Manages national parks, monuments, and historic sites Carries out educational programs

5. Environmental Protection Agency Under Department of Interior Sets safety standards for air, water, land, and chemicals

6. United States Forestry Service Under USDA Manages and cares for nations woodlands and forests

7. Soil Conservation Service Under the USDA Provides technical expertise to the public Promotes soil and water conservation

8. Agriculture Stabilization Agency Under the USDA Provides funding for technical services for land owners constructing water and soil conservation structures Provides payments to farmers to take highly erodible land out of row crop production