Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management

Our Mission

The mission of the Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management is to work with Tribes to protect, develop, manage and enhance American Indian and Alaska Native environmental, cultural and historical resources by providing technical assistance, service and support to Tribes and through administration of federal laws and regulations.

Who We Serve

The Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management (DESCRM) partners with Tribes to ensure that their environmental, cultural, and historical resources are served and protected by federal laws and regulations, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archeological Resources Protection Act, and the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act.

DESCRM also provides advice and technical assistance throughout Indian Affairs and the federal government to support environmental management and review, cultural resources management, climate justice, and tribal climate preparedness and resilience.

Services We Provide

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Tribal Community Resilience Annual Awards Program

Tribal Community Resilience Resource Directory

Tribal Youth Programs

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance

Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program in Indian Country

Bureau of Indian Affairs Museum Program

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

News

Announcing the 2024 Young Tribal Leaders Art Contest Win…

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The Division of Environmental Service and Cultural Resource Management is happy to announce the winners of the 2024…
DOI Announces Revised Regulations and Guidance that Stre…

Announcement
DOI published revised regulations and new departmental guidance documents that strengthen Tribal sovereignty and…
Enter the Young Tribal Leaders Art Contest

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The Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resource Management announces the 2023…

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About the Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management

DESCRM provides leadership, guidance, policy and support for the protection of environmental, cultural and historical resources, working with federal, state, and Tribal governments to ensure compliance with environmental law on Indian trust lands, restricted lands and federal facilities owned or operated by Indian Affairs.

DESCRM includes three branches: the Branch of Cultural Resources Management, the Branch of Environmental Services, and the Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience.

Central Office Personnel

Wenona Wilson / Chief, Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management

Stephen Scott Haskie / Staff Assistant