Components of the BLM’s National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) and that have been designated by Congress or the President as National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, and similar designations
(collectively “Monuments and NCAs” or “components”). Similar designations include Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Piedras Blancas Historic Light Station Outstanding Natural Area, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, Headwaters Forest Reserve, Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area, and other areas established by Congress in the future pursuant to the Omnibus Public Land
Management Act of 2009 (OPLMA) (16 U.S.C. 7202), Section 2002(b)(2)(E). According to OPLMA, the NLCS was established in order to “conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values for the benefit of current and future generations.” National program policies that are generally applicable to BLM public lands apply to NLCS components to the extent that they are consistent with the designating proclamation
or legislation, other applicable law, and BLM policy.
NOTE: Materials available from these pages are contributed by BLM staff. The collections are being developed and may be an incomplete baseline of relevant content. It is expected that each collection will continue growing in time to reflect the most current information available.
The National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, and Similar Designations are administered consistent with the designating language specific to the area; typically a Presidential Proclamation under the Antiquities Act or Congressional Legislation. BLM policy manuals and an Annual Manager's Report are two commonly referenced products.
See the programs SharePoint Site for additional information.
Links to the 4 management courses (NM/NCA, NSHT, WSA, and WSR) hosted by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands along with other training resources are all available from this SharePoint site. BLM employees are encouraged to access and document participation in these courses through DOI Talent.
