People Land and Water is usually the publication of one federal department— the U.S. Department of Interior. But in honor of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, we opened its pages to other federal agencies involved in the Bicentennial, members of the Bicentennial Council of Tribal Advisors, and other leading or representative "voices."

Although the living history program currently traveling across the country— Corps of Discovery II—is led by Interior’s National Park Service, its staffing and programs reflect the involvement of many other agencies. As the articles in this issue demonstrate, the areas along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail are under the stewardship of a variety of agencies, each of which plans interesting Bicentennial programs. Non-land-managing agencies—from the U.S. Mint to the National Endowment for the Arts—also are contributing important educational programs for the Bicentennial.

We thank these authors for their contributions and hope that this issue will be a valuable tool for all agencies and tribes during the Bicentennial. For those who want to participate in the commemoration, we’ve include profiles of areas along the trail and a little history and lore. Many Voices, One Journey, Join us!

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