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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Case Studies: Examples of Applying the Principles and Practices

Here is a collection of case studies that demonstrate key principles and practices of effective science integration at work in a variety of fields and resource areas. These reflect the critical thinking and systematic, transparent process advocated by the BLM’s “Integrating Science into Land Management - Guidelines.” Caution that they are not intended as programmatic guidance or policy direction; the application of science will be unique to each circumstance. Individual case studies differ in how they satisfy checklist objectives, illustrating that the checklist is intended to be a flexible tool—one that can be customized to meet the unique aspects and needs of different projects.

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Assessing Cave Restrictions to Ensure Protection from White-Nose Syndrome, New Mexico (PDF) »

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Assessing the Risk of Contact between Bighorn Sheep and Domestic Sheep for Grazing Permit Renewals in Idaho (PDF) »

Ensuring Water Sustainability for Resource Extraction in the New Mexico Permian Basin (PDF) »

Using the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy to Assess the Effectiveness of Placer Mining Reclamation in Streams in Eastern Interior, Alaska (PDF) »

Assessing Environmental Impacts at a Proposed Phosphate Mine in Southeastern Idaho (PDF) »