Mission: The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities.

The Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution (CADR) leads the Department’s conflict management and dispute resolution programs with integrity and expertise to support all DOI Bureaus and Offices. DOI CADR works collaboratively with DOI employees and external stakeholders to: establish and implement Department-wide conflict management and collaboration policies and procedures; provide education, coaching and training; ensure timely access to expert impartial assistance through mediators and facilitators; and track and evaluate results for continuous improvements.