They took on the phrase "Sagebrush Rebellion" to describe their opposition to federal management of these lands.

The NCA will protect the geologic, historic and cultural sites within the area, while allowing for continued federal management of the land for multiple uses.

"Our forests are in the condition they are because of poor federal management," Ms. Faeth said.

During his tenure, Bowsher paid close attention to budget issues, warned about the dangers of the increasing deficit, and worked to improve federal financial management.

Dodaro added, But even though progress has been made, our report illustrates that much work remains to be done to improve federal financial management.

Alaska changed from federal management of its fisheries to state management in 1959.

The largest single herd of Bison under federal management, comprising 1,000 plus individuals, also winter on the refuge.

Among other measures, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was given greater authority over federal financial management.

A third group opposed almost all federal management of resources.

A fourth group consisted of business-minded conservationists who favored federal management but thought that mainly private business should extract resources from the public lands.