Heritage Documentation Programs, NPS

Minerals Management Service (MMS), a bureau in the United StateS Department of the Interior, is a full-service resource management agency. The agency manages the nation's natural gas, oil and other mineral resources on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). It collects and accounts for revenue from on-shore mineral leases on the federal land. The agency operates an off-shore energy and minerals management program. Minerals Management Service also administers a minerals revenue management program. It provides information on federal and public land and lots. In addition, the agency offers online information on a variety of environmental topics and issues. Minerals Management Service operates an environmental studies program.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency within the Department of the Interior is responsible for fish, wildlife and plant conservation. Its mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The agency helps protect a healthy environment for people, fish and wildlife and helps Americans conserve and enjoy the outdoors and living treasures. Its major responsibilities are for migratory birds, endangered species, certain marine mammals and freshwater and anadromous fish. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency charged with protecting and enhancing the populations and habitat of more than 800 species of birds that spend all or part of their lives in the United States. The agency is located in Washington, D.C.

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) in Washington, DC, focuses on enhancing community resilience and preparedness through a range of initiatives, toolkits, and resources aimed at addressing various hazards, including climate change and extreme weather events. Their activities encompass early warning systems, mental health support, and innovative solutions like nature-based approaches and youth disaster preparedness programs. GDPC collaborates with partners to promote effective risk governance and community engagement, providing guidance on disaster risk reduction and the implementation of strategies such as the Common Alerting Protocol. With a commitment to building safer communities, GDPC actively shares knowledge and resources, including case studies and toolkits, to enhance preparedness efforts globally. Generated from the website