Arizona Strip District
| Contacts: | Rachel Tueller, Public Affairs Officer, Phone: 435-688-3303 or E-mail: rtueller@blm.gov |
February 2013 Brown Bag Schedule
February 1: "Antarctica." This remote, polar continent has captured national attention in the news recently due to global warming issues. Learn what makes this part of Earth unique from scientist Michael Anderson who has conducted first-hand research of this chilling and inhospitable environment.
February 8: “Southern Utah’s Bad Boys.” Join author Leo Schafer for a glimpse back in time and a more candid look at some of the more colorful characters from Utah’s Dixie who were less than saintly. Schafer’s tales highlight some of the adventures of these rabble-rousing ruffians who lived freely and were often one step ahead of the law.
February 15: “A Color Country Sampler.” Locally renowned for his enthusiasm and involvement in many epic, outdoor adventures, Bo Beck will delight the audience with an armchair hike through some of the most spectacular trails. Beck, author of “Favorite Hikes In and Around Zion National Park,” will share stories, experiences, photographs, and observations which are sure to enhance your appreciation for the land we know and love as “Color Country”.
February 22: “The Tectonic History of the Southwest.” Join locally renowned scientist Marc Deshowitz for a fascinating scientist view and geological explanation about how the forces within the earth have molded our regions’ mountainous areas and formed the unique and spectacular landscape that we call home.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.