ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Department of Defense's (DoD) Natural Resources Conservation Compliance Program (NR Program) supports the military's testing and training mission by protecting its biological resources. The NR Program provides policy, guidance, and oversight for management of natural resources on approximately 29 million acres of military land, air, and water resources owned or operated by DoD. The NR Program’s goal is to support the military's combat readiness mission by ensuring continued access to realistic habitat conditions, while simultaneously working to ensure the long-term sustainability of our nation’s priceless natural heritage.
The NR Program's primary responsibilities are to:
- Oversee development and implementation of natural resource-related policy, guidance, procedures, and metrics;
- Ensure Military Service compliance with policies, Executive Orders, and legislative obligations;
- Respond to Congressional inquiries;
- Manage natural resources allocation programs; and
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), states, and other federal agencies.
Numerous agencies, environmental groups, zoos, parks, aquariums, wildlife refuges, botanic gardens, schools and other organizations are busy planning events for the 7th annual Endangered Species Day.
As a result of DoD’s stewardship efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has just posted a
The DoD NR Program also released a
to address the unique challenges of sustaining testing and training capabilities while simultaneously safeguarding the natural resources and habitats that DoD stewards.
SAVE THE DATE!
A Free Workshop for DoD Natural Resource Personnel
May 21-25, 2012
DoD Natural Resources Conservation
Compliance Program
Enabling the Mission, Defending the Resources
Check out the new DoD Natural Resources Program video, which highlights specific examples of what DoD is doing to benefit both mission and conservation objectives!
