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

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�7� �� Kl�� ��"~' ^" " " �� " ��"�� ^~u^~u^_N T Strategic Goal 1: Ensure National Security Through Infrastructure and Innovation Strat2giC [)bj2CtiV2 2.1: Interior r2SDUrC2S protect people and property Key Strategies • Strengthen law enforcement and security to protect people and assets • Strengthen wildland fire prevention, suppression, and emergency planning • Apply technologies to acquire, communicate, and use information The Department of the Interior ensures the safety of people living, working,and visiting public and tribal lands through strong preventative, response, and recovery efforts. Interior has expert teams capable of providing everyday services and meeting urgent needs for law enforcement, emergency response, and wildland fire management. Interior also uses scientific tools to give local leaders accurate and timely information to prepare for natural hazards and build long-term resilience. Interior will strengthen its law enforcement, safety, and firefighting workforce to better protect public lands, Federal assets, and border areas. Across the country, Interior will strengthen wildfire fighting capabilities by proactively managing fuels and using controlled burns and support functions critical to incident response. With advanced scientific data, leveraging artificial intelligence and mapping technology, the Department will help communities plan for and respond to natural disasters and extreme weather events.This includes managing water resources to protect and reduce risks from flooding or drought. Interior will evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity systems to protect important digital tools and information.Together, these actions will improve public safety, boost disaster readiness and recovery, and protect critical resources. Strategic Objective 2.2: Infrastructure inV2StDO2ntS and modernization serve the public Key Strategies • Maximize the return on investment of our facilities and structures • Build system resiliency and flexibility to changing needs and demands • Apply management tools and technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency The Department of the Interior invests in and improves its buildings and infrastructure to best serve the American public. Interior is maximizing the effectiveness of its facilities by ensuring they meet current needs, and by fixing or replacing aging infrastructure—strategies that improve safety and efficiency.