Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), conflict prevention, and collaborative stakeholder engagement strategies have been recognized by the federal government as key for facing the challenges that arise in managing public lands for multiple use in an environmentally sustainable fashion.
Multiple laws and policy directives encourage or mandate the use of ADR, conflict prevention, and collaborative stakeholder engagement in the federal government. The Bureau of Land Management strives to increase public participation and government transparency through collaborative stakeholder engagement, and recognizes that appropriate use of ADR and conflict prevention offers a valuable alternative to traditional methods of resolving disputes.
The BLM uses ADR and conflict prevention principles and processes when engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders and the public, including communities; Tribal, state, and local governments; other federal agencies, Bureau employees; and contractors. ADR, conflict prevention, and collaborative stakeholder engagement 
efforts in the BLM generally fall under three categories:
The ADR, Conflict Prevention, and Collaborative Stakeholder & Employee Engagement Program (ADR Program) supports these efforts in the field. The ADR Program consistently seeks to expand opportunities for public involvement while fostering increased use of collaborative stakeholder engagement strategies to prevent or mitigate conflict and of ADR-based conflict resolution strategies by enhancing the Bureau’s capacity, transparency, outreach, and training. Resulting reductions in litigation, protests, appeals, complaints, and grievances will ensure faster and more durable outcomes as well as budget savings and increased community and employee trust.
To learn more about ADR, conflict prevention, and collaborative stakeholder engagement in the BLM, use the links in the box on the right, or use our site map. If you can't find the information you need on our website, please contact us.
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