Our Values
Our vision is to set the biggest table possible.
– The Pony Express National Historic Trail
Inspiration
We approach our work with passion, embracing the multiple motivations that drive people to care about their public lands and waters.
Trust
We value integrity above all else and will earn and maintain the trust of our partners and the public through honesty, transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
Lasting Impact
We seek lasting impact in the places we work, so that future generations can enjoy the same opportunities and balance multiple uses that we have today.
Connection
We believe that partnership is critical at every step, and we commit to work closely with the BLM, communities, organizations, industry, Tribes, local, and state governments, and other leaders who care for our public lands and waters.
Inclusivity
We aim to create an open and inclusive environment, where all have a seat at the table and all are welcome to access and enjoy public lands.
Setting the Biggest Table Possible
We recognize that the strength and vibrancy of our public lands and waters must reflect all users and uses of the land. In all we do, we are committed to upholding and celebrating this, ensuring all people feel a sense of belonging and are able to connect with, enjoy, and become active stewards of shared places and spaces.
From recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers to the development of programs and the nurturing of partnerships, our values inform our decision-making and enrich our thinking.
Embracing all Land Uses and Users
Building Shared Stewardship
Fostering Inclusivity
Promoting Multiple-Use Access
Delivering Economic Value
Acknowledgement and Commitment to Tribal Communities
We acknowledge that public lands and waters are the ancestral homelands of Native Americans. These places hold deep historical, cultural and spiritual significance and we recognize the enduring connection that Indigenous communities have with these lands and waters and the intricate knowledge they possess. Our work is guided by a profound respect for that legacy – and a commitment to ensuring Indigenous peoples and Tribes are integral to the development, management and execution of the Foundation’s mission. Further, we seek to learn from, and deploy, traditional knowledge and expertise – forging strong partnerships that reflect and benefit all communities.
