The San Juan Public Lands welcome efforts from individuals and groups who wish to assist in the management of National Forest System lands. The Forest Service is committed to working with partners, other agencies, permittees, contractors, and the surrounding communities. The Forest Service offers many opportunities for volunteers, partnerships, advisory councils, and research work and maintains positive working relationships with neighboring tribes.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included measures to modernize the nation's infrastructure and expand educational opportunities. Many of the communities most affected by the economic downturn are located near federal lands. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have used Recovery Act funding to create jobs to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of federal lands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Learn more about how the San Juan Public Lands Center invested Recovery Act funding.
