Interjurisdictional Coordination

By establishing formal coordination mechanisms across state and federal agencies, align policies and practices in land management, because unified governance improves efficiency, reduces duplication, and strengthens stewardship of trust lands. This strategy emphasizes building structured, collaborative relationships between different levels of government to harmonize decision-making and implementation in land management. Unlike strategies focused solely on advocacy or internal capacity-building, this approach actively creates institutional pathways for joint action, ensuring that state and federal efforts are mutually reinforcing. It is particularly distinct in its focus on governance alignment as a lever for systemic effectiveness in managing public trust assets.

orgs running it

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who runs it

organizations running this strategy · 1

#01 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST AZ · 17 activities

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Advocacy through resolution enactment NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
advocacy
Advances policy positions by enacting resolutions at annual and special Association meetings.
Advocacy through resolution enactment NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
advocacy
Enacts policy resolutions during annual and special Association meetings to advocate for positions related to trust land conservation and beneficiary support.
Advocacy through resolution enactment NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
advocacy
Advances policy positions by enacting resolutions during annual and special Association meetings, influencing trust land management and related priorities at the state and federal levels.
Convening of member meetings and conferences NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Hosts annual summer conferences, including in-person events such as the 2024 conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and virtual spring member meetings (e.g., February 2024 and April 2025), to share best practices, provide technical training, and offer continuing education.
Convening of member meetings and conferences NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Hosts annual summer conferences, virtual spring meetings, and other events to share best practices, provide technical training, and support continuing education; recent events include the July 2024 Coeur d'Alene conference and virtual meetings in February 2024 and April 2025.
Convening of member meetings and conferences NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Hosts annual summer conferences, virtual spring member meetings, and other events to share best practices, provide technical training, and support continuing education; recent events include the July 2024 summer conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and virtual meetings in February 2024 and April 2025.
Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiaries NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
direct service
Distributes trust earnings to support designated beneficiaries, including education and public institutions; distributed $452.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023.
Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiaries NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
direct service
Distributes trust earnings to support public institutions, with $452.8 million distributed in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023. These distributions are derived from the management of state trust assets.
Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiaries NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
direct service
Distributes trust earnings to support public institutions, including education; distributed $452.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023.
Management of state trust assets NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Manages state trust assets valued at $1.39 billion in fiscal year 2023, ensuring long-term stewardship and financial returns for beneficiaries.
Management of state trust assets NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Manages state trust land assets valued at $1.39 billion as of fiscal year 2023, ensuring long-term stewardship and revenue generation.
Management of state trust assets NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Manages state trust land assets valued at $1.39 billion as of fiscal year 2023 to generate revenue for public beneficiaries.
Operation of Affiliate Membership Program NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Administers an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates collaboration between NASTL, public and private entities, and individuals through formal engagement opportunities, including conferences and fly-ins.
Operation of Affiliate Membership Program NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Runs an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates formal communication and cooperation between NASTL and public/private entities and individuals, offering participation in conferences, fly-ins, and engagement with state leaders on shared objectives.
Operation of Affiliate Membership Program NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Runs an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates formal communication and collaboration between public/private entities and NASTL members, including participation in conferences and policy engagement.
Publication of member state information NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Compiles and publishes summaries of member state data, such as the fiscal year 2024 summary, to support transparency and knowledge sharing among members.
Publication of member state information NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
capacity building
Compiles and publishes summaries of member state data, such as the fiscal year 2024 member state information report, to support transparency and knowledge sharing among members.