We have a goal to engage by the end of this term a million hours of volunteer service on public lands--that is triple where we are right now--and a goal to create 100,000 jobs over 4 years on public lands through working collaboratively with Youth Conservation Corps.
Secretary Jewell outlines goals for volunteer service and job creation on public lands.
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