The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The IIJA/IRA BLM Utah Youth Conservation Corps Program aims to provide employment and learning opportunities in public lands and natural resource management, thereby promoting an interest in public lands stewardship. It supports projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act focusing on ecosystem restoration, wildfire risk reduction, resilience, and more. The program engages individuals between the ages of 16 and 30, including veterans up to age 35 and emphasizes recruitment from diverse backgrounds to participate in conservation projects. These projects, developed in collaboration with State Youth Program Leads and local BLM offices, offer on-the-ground conservation work, training, and mentorship by BLM professionals to nurture the next generation of public land stewards.