Established in 1905, the U.S. Forest Service is responsible for 193 million acres of public lands across 154 national forests and 20 grasslands in 43 states.
The Bureau of Land Management stewards 245 million acres, mainly across the West. Created in 1946, the Bureau manages 40% of America’s public lands under a ‘multiple-use and sustained yield’ mandate.
Scattered across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, the National Park Service protects more than 430 units. These treasured sites include national parks, preserves, and more.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service oversees a vast network of 570 refuges to conserve fish, wildlife, and plants, along with their natural habitats, spanning millions of acres of water and land.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife cares for state parks, wildlife areas, bodies of water, and some trust lands to protect and manage Colorado's valuable natural resources and wildlife populations.
The Colorado State Trust Land consists of nearly 3 million acres, mostly closed to the public, managed by the State Land Board. These lands generate revenue for public education and other state institutions.
