Joint Policies of the Departments of the Interior and of the Army Relative to Reservoir Project Lands

Key Points

• 1The Interior Department and Army Corps of Engineers will follow consistent policies when managing land around federal reservoirs and dams
• 2The regulation addresses public recreation, environmental conservation, and how communities can use reservoir lands
• 3It clarifies which agency has responsibility for different tasks to reduce confusion and improve coordination between departments
• 4The policy affects millions of Americans who use federal reservoirs for fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities
• 5States and local communities will benefit from clearer, more consistent rules about reservoir land management and public access

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