MITW trust resources department - Liason

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)	The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) responsibility is the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaska Natives. There are 561 federal recognized Tribal governments in the United States. Developing forest lands, leasing assest on these lands, directing agricultural programs, protecting water and land rights, developing and maintaining infrastructure and economic development are all part of the agency's responsibility. In addition, the BIA provides education services to approximately 48,000 Indian students.
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (WI-DNR)	The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to the preservation, protection, effective management, and maintenance of Wisconsin's natural resources. It is responsible for implementing the laws of the state and, where applicable, the laws of the federal government. that protect and enhance the natural resources of our state. It is the one agency charged with full responsibility for coordinating the many diciplines and programs necessary to provide a clean environment and a full range of outdoor recreational opportunities for Wisconsin citizens and visitors.
USDA Forest Service	Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.
Intertribal Timber Council (ITC)	Established in 1976, the ITC is a non-profit nation-wide consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural resources of importance to Native American communities.