Public Lands Partnerships

Come in All Shapes and Sizes …

Public Lands Partnerships

Shared vision of goals

Voluntary, mutually beneficial arrangements to accomplish agreed upon objectives

Documented in a partnership agreement Specific legislative authority must exist where the

agency and partner(s) anticipate exchanging funds, property, or other items having value

Variety and Scope

National Regional Community-Based Site-Specific

Public Lands Partnerships

Volunteers People who gives time

and talent to advance the mission of a public lands agency or partnering organization.

Receive no salary or wages from the agency or organization for the voluntary service.

Friends Groups

Organizations of interested citizens established primarily to benefit a specific area or program. Friends provide volunteer services, assist in resource management, build constituency support, fundraise, and publicize important issues.

Cooperating (Interpretive) Associations

Engage the public by providing interpretive products, programs, and servicesAgreement allows for sales of interpretive materials within agency facilities

Concessionaires

Businesses that offer services to public lands visitors such as lodging, food services, gifts and souvenirs, equipment rentals, and transportationRelationship with public lands is contractual

Field Institutes (Field Schools)

Provide in-depth learning and research opportunities for educators, students, residents and visitors.

Foundations

Nonprofit organizations that support charitable activities in order to serve the common good. Generally make grants or may operate programs.

private foundation -- most of its funds come from one source, whether an individual, a family, or a corporation

public foundation -- normally receives its assets from multiple sources, which may include private foundations, individuals, government agencies, and fees for service.

operating foundation -- generally does not make grants. The majority of an operating foundation’s funds are expended to operate its own charitable programs.

Types of Public Lands Foundations Congressionally chartered:

– National Environmental Education Foundation– National Fish & Wildlife Foundation– National Park Foundation– National Forest Foundation

Site-based (i.e. Yellowstone Foundation) National or regional in scope

– National Landscape Conservation System Foundation– Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education

Foundation 

Heritage Areas

Seek to preserve and celebrate America's defining landscapes and diverse cultural traditions.

Designated by Congress

Local entities representing multiple stakeholders manage NHA’s, taking the form of nonprofits or commissions.

Common Training Needs of Nonprofit and Public Lands Staff

Better understanding by agency and nonprofit partners of each other’s roles and functions

Business basics of planning and financial management in nonprofits

Strategic planning in partnerships Specific techniques and tools Training and networking beyond what can be

garnered from local sources alone

How APPL Training Corps Is Partnering with NEEF

Provide training for agency and nonprofit staff within the context of public lands partnerships

Bring a “field perspective” of nonprofit and agency staff with proven expertise

Develop and deliver cost effective and accessible “Webinar” type training with links to additional resources

Offer in-depth workshops/networking at a national level through the APPL Convention or at a regional level

For Additional Information

Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL)2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 303Wheaton, MD 20902301-946-9475www.appl.orgappl@appl.org

Fostering stewardship and appreciation of public lands and historic sites through effective partnerships.