What We Do

The Wilderness Stewardship Division (WSD) collaborates with many NPS, interagency, and non-government partners to effectively steward NPS wilderness.

• Regional Wilderness Coordinators: NPS coordinators in the various combined Department of Interior Unified Regions assist wilderness parks and liaison with the WSD.

• National Wilderness Leadership Council: Comprised of interdisciplinary staff from parks, regions, and programs across the country, the Council advises NPS senior leadership on national issues and initiatives that pertain to wilderness.

• Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center: This interagency center provides online and field-based wilderness trainings for staff.

• Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute: This interagency institute offers science and research-related technical assistance for wilderness parks and programs.