Bureaus & Offices

The U.S. Department of the Interior is a Cabinet-level agency including eleven technical bureaus that manage America's vast natural and cultural resources.  In addition to our bureaus, there are a number of offices that fall under the Office of the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Solicitor's Office and Office of Inspector General. 

Bureau of Indian Affairs   

The Bureau of Indian Affairs fulfills Indian trust responsibilities and promotes self-determination and self-governance for federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.  

Bureau of Indian Education  

The Bureau of Indian Education supports elementary and secondary schools, dormitories, community colleges, universities, post-secondary schools, and technical colleges.  

Bureau of Land Management  

The Bureau of Land Management manages public lands for multiple use and sustained yield on nearly 250 million surface acres, as well as 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate.  

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management  

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management manages access to energy and mineral resources of the Outer Continental Shelf in an environmentally and economically responsible way.  

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement  

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement promotes safe, environmentally sustainable energy production from the 2.5 billion acres of the Outer Continental Shelf. 

Bureau of Reclamation  

The Bureau of Reclamation manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner.  

Bureau of Trust Funds Administration  

The Bureau of Trust Funds Administration manages the financial trust assets of tribes and American Indians held in trust by the U.S. Department of the Interior, disbursing more than $1 billion annually and managing more than $6 billion in financial trust assets.  

National Park Service  

The National Park Service maintains and manages a network of 423 natural, cultural, and recreational sites for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.  

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement  

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement employs federal programs, grants to states and tribes, and oversight activities that protect the environment during coal mining, ensure the land is reclaimed after active mining concludes, and mitigate the effects of past coal mining by reclaiming abandoned coal mine lands.  

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages 837 million acres of land and water primarily for the benefit of fish and wildlife. FWS is responsible for implementing the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Lacey Act, and international agreements like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).  

U.S. Geological Survey  

The U.S. Geological Survey monitors, analyzes, and predicts current and evolving Earth-system interactions and delivers actionable information at scales and timeframes relevant to decision makers. USGS provides science about natural hazards, natural resources, ecosystems and environmental health, and the effects of climate and land-use change. 

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