US Dept of the Interior FY 2026-30 Strategic Plan draft for Public Comment

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to provide technical assistance and support for building and supporting efficient and effective governments. In these relationships, Interior remains committed to honoring the unique histories, cultures, and needs of the community and its people. By growing public-private partnerships, the Department will help partners bring in private investment and expertise to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and benefits for local communities.These partnerships will speed up work on key infrastructure projects like expanding broadband, improving utility services, and building affordable housing, especially in rural and tribal areas.Through these partnerships, Interior will help build resilient communities, improve access to public lands and resources, and promote sustainable, local management of natural resources. Strategic Objective 4.3: Provide reliable, valuable science information to our partners Key Strategies • Continuously strengthen our ability to acquire and apply data • Integrate state and local science information to inform decision making • Strengthen science communications to inform planning and build resiliency The Department helps communities stay safe and prepared by sharing accurate science and data with local planners and managers. With real-time monitoring, early warning systems, and advanced mapping of natural hazards like floods, earthquakes, and volcanoes,the Department gives communities the tools they need to prepare for and respond to environmental risks. By working collaboratively with its partners, the Department makes sure that emergency planning is based on the best available science, helping communities reduce risks and adapt to changing conditions. The Department will provide reliable data that helps guide decisions on farming, land and water management, infrastructure planning, and the responsible development of important natural resources. Interior science programs will help identify key resources needed for national security and economic growth.The Department's data will help cities, states, businesses, and Native Americans make informed choices for long-term success and prosperity.The Department continuously improves not just the quality of the information, but it shares this information with our partners that rely on it to achieve their goals. N/lanagernent Accountability Key Perforr-nance Indicators The Department is committed to ensuring that the U.S. Federal Government operates efficiently, effectively, and uses evidence in its decision-making.To demonstrate measurable progress, the Department will utilize cross-cutting key performance indicators to track performance, enhance accountability, and transparently measure Interior's impact in serving the American people. 111 r'u a g