Public Lands Policy Steering Committee
Policy Platform & Resolutions 2023-2024
Public lands are a defining feature of the United States, particularly in the West. NACo, its Western Interstate Region, state associations of counties, and individual county governments have a critical role in policy development, planning, and management of federal land through the coordination process mandated by federal law.
Resource
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program Advocacy Toolkit
National Center for Public Lands Counties
The National Center for Public Lands Counties is dedicated to advancing the policy and practice study of America’s public lands counties. Our mission is to deepen the understanding and address the unique challenges faced by counties containing federal lands through strategic research and collaboration.
Advocacy
Treasury releases Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund payments to eligible consolidated city-county governments
PILT & SRS Profiles
Through NACo's County Explorer, find your county's Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) profiles.
Committee Chair
View all committee members here.