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A [[Organizations involved in the management of California's Central Coast Region|organizational summary]] by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB]. | A [[Organizations involved in the management of California's Central Coast Region|organizational summary]] by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB]. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 2 March 2021
A organizational summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
This page is an introduction to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with specific emphasis on the Central Coast of California.
Contents
Overview
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency within the United States Department of the Interior. [1]
Mission
"To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations." [1]
Legal Status / Authority
BLM was formed in 1946 by President Harry S. Truman in the combination of two existing government agencies, the General Land Office and the Grazing Service. [1]
Governance
Organizational Structure
BLM's top executive on the national level is the Director. The Director is nominated by the President and confirmed by Congress. [2]
Central Coast Context
On the Monterey Peninsula, the BLM Central Coast Field Office manages the Fort Ord National Monument (FONM) near Salinas, California.
Example Work / Projects
Related Links
- Fort Ord National Monument (FONM)
- Organizations involved in the management of California's Central Coast Region
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bureau of Land Management https://www.blm.gov/about
- ↑ Department of the Interior https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-welcomes-newest-members-leadership-team
Disclaimer
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
