The U.S. Federal Land Policy and Management Act: Celebrating 50 Years and Planning for the Next 50

Event Description

Utah State University, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, will host a conference on October 21 in Logan, Utah, marking the 50th anniversary of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), pivotal legislation governing America’s public lands in the modern era. The event will bring together leading voices in public lands policy - including federal and state government leaders, agency heads and directors, researchers, non-governmental organizations, landowners, and private industry - to reflect on the past five decades of balancing human use with long-term sustainability, while also looking ahead to the next 50 years. Afternoon working groups will offer opportunities to engage in future policy and multiple-use discussions. The conference is open to the public. 

Registration cost is $20.00 and will cover conference attendance and lunch. A research poster session will take place in the TSC International Student Lounge during breaks and the lunch hour and is free for everyone. 

Call for Posters

We are accepting proposals for scientific research poster presentations through September 30 for topics related to federal lands such as geology, paleontology, wildlife, forestry, wildfire, aquatic species, rangeland, ecology, recreation, policy, and multiple-use management, etc. When registering, be sure to indicate you are interested in presenting a poster. After finishing your registration, a new form will open where you can submit your proposal.