In a speech marking National Park Week, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell praised efforts by states like Wyoming to collaborate with private industry and federal agencies to keep the Greater Sage Grouse off the endangered species list.

"That’s the model for the future of conservation. That big picture, roll up your sleeves, get input from all stakeholders kind of planning is how land management agencies should orient themselves in the 21st century," said Jewell.

In addition to balancing development with preservation, Jewell said she’d also like to get more diverse groups of people to visit parks, and get more federal investment in conservation efforts. Jewell says Congress needs to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation fund, which provides money for things like city parks and fishing accesses.