Structured Science Syntheses to Inform Decision Making on Federal Public Lands

Federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service oversee vast public lands, managing them for diverse uses, from recreation to energy development and conservation. Decision-making on these lands is guided by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires careful scientific analysis of potential environmental impacts. Yet, with a growing surge in scientific literature, resource managers face significant challenges in accessing, understanding, and applying the most current science, making their task both essential and complex.