Public Lands Policy Steering Committee
About the Committee
All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
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.
Conference
2024 NACo Intergovernmental Forum on Public Lands
NACo invites you to join us at the in-person Intergovernmental Forum on Public Lands, hosted by NACo’s National Center for Public Lands Counties, September 13 in Washington, D.C.
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.
PILT & SRS Profiles
Through NACo's County Explorer, find your county's Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) profiles.
NACo testifies on county role in combatting wildfires and forest management at U.S. House Natural Resources Committee hearing
On Friday, August 11, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing titled “Conservation in a Crown Jewel: A Discussion About Wildfire and Forest Management.” The hearing investigated the tangible consequences of poor and failed forest management policies and the impacts of catastrophic wildfires.
USFS announces $250 million for wildfire risk reduction efforts
On July 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
NACo sends letter to Congressional leadership outlining county priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
Preserving the Farm Bill’s programs is key to the strength and stability of the American economy and the continued resilience of county governments across the country
County commissioners testify before Congress on county role in public lands management, Farm Bill
On March 8, two county commissioners delivered testimony before Congressional Committees on behalf of the National Association of Counties (NACo).
USFS announces $250 million for wildfire risk reduction efforts
On July 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Committee Chair
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Hon. Todd Devlin
Committee Contact
Zeke Lee
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