While better known for iconic national parks like the Grand Canyon or protecting endangered species like the Gray Wolf, Interior also has a significant footprint in cities across the country, with —

• 101 urban wildlife refuges
• 75 urban national parks 
• 30 urban bird treaty cities  
• 20 urban water federal partnership locations
• 245 million acres of recreational lands for city residents
• Gold-standard environmental research in cities across the country 

Interior provides a wealth of expertise, information, and action in metropolitan areas. On this portal, you will find information about this agency’s various bureaus and programs relevant specifically to cities.