Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is a historic investment in the protection and sustainment of our public lands and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools. GAOA established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (GAOA LRF) to address overdue maintenance needs. GAOA also permanently authorized funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — a separate fund aimed at safeguarding our natural areas and cultural heritage.
By addressing the maintenance backlog, we help ensure that visitors and staff are safe and comfortable as they access our national parks, public lands and roads, national wildlife refuges, and BIE-funded schools. We’re excited about the important work the U.S. Department of the Interior and bureaus are planning and executing through GAOA LRF. We hope you’ll take the time to explore the projects we have featured on this site to see how this significant legislation is benefiting visitors and their communities across the country.
What's New on the GAOA LRF Website
- Updated GAOA LRF by the Numbers webpage - June 2024
- Updated GAOA LRF Program Impact webpage - May 2024
- Data updated: GAOA LRF Project Data and GAOA LRF Projects in Action - May 2024
- New Projects Spotlights: Projects - May 2024
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GAOA LRF Program Impacts
Learn more about the largest-ever investment in public lands, the Great American Outdoors Act, and the widespread impact it has on visitors, local communities, and the natural landscape. -
GAOA LRF Projects in Action
GAOA LRF funds projects across the country that repair roads, buildings, trails, BIE-funded schools, and more on our public lands. -
Improving Real Property Assets with GAOA LRF
Learn about how GAOA LRF will improve the condition of more than 3,000 unique Department of the Interior assets. -
GAOA LRF in the News
Explore GAOA LRF in the News to stay up to date on GAOA LRF project updates and milestones.