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| | | | In the Kanab, Utah, area, NPLD volunteers used shovels, rakes, pulaskis, and rock bars to construct a mile of new foot/equestrian trail, part of a local loop trail system. |
| | | | On Saturday, September 29, 2007, a veritable army of volunteers answered BLM’s call and set to work improving our public lands. For these dedicated folks, the annual celebration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD)—the nation’s premier workday on behalf of our nation’s public lands—offered a perfect opportunity to support America by enhancing its natural and cultural resources. more |
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| | | | From left to right: PLF volunteers and a BLM wildlife biologist on a monitoring project for the endangered southern Idaho ground squirrel, conducted in conjunction with Defenders of Wildlife |
| | | | In 2006, BLM and the non-profit Public Lands Foundation (PLF) agreed to join forces to perform data collection in support of BLM decision-making. Many PLF members are retired BLM managers who are experienced in BLM-approved techniques for monitoring/inventorying wildlife habitat, vegetation communities, weed populations/ distribution, and riparian functionality. BLM Field Office resource specialists prescribe the methods, timing, and location of monitoring efforts, and provide transportation and training, as necessary, for PLF volunteers. Not only do PLF volunteers share their expertise with BLM managers, they also provide guidance to other volunteers. For reports on projects being conducted as part of this program, click here. |
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| | |  | | | BLM’S WILDERNESS STUDY AREA VOLUNTEERS LOVE A CHALLENGE | | | | | | | | | BLM manages almost 600 BLM Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) comprising more than 13.7 million acres in 12 western states, including Alaska. WSAs are managed for their wilderness qualities, but have not yet been given the special designation “Wilderness Area” by Congress. As in Congressionally designated Wilderness Areas, no roads or motorized/ mechanized vehicles are allowed in WSAs. feature |
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 BLM welcomes volunteers from all walks of life: whatever your interest, there's a volunteer opportunity to match. And what a great chance for families to come together with a purpose. Click here for information on specific volunteer openings.
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|  | | | The Interior Federal Credit Union
Wants YOU! | | | |  Click here to learn how BLM volunteers can receive a cash bonus—just for joining! | | | | | | | | | | | | VOLUNTEERING FOR The PUBLIC LANDS
JUST GOT MORE REWARDING | | | | | | | | 
INTRODUCING THE AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL VOLUNTEER PASS
Click here for details.
| | | | | | | | “BLM’s 2007 Volunteer Annual Report” | | | | | | | | 
Interested in knowing just how—and how much—volunteers contribute to BLM
programs across the nation? Click here to
view BLM’s latest Volunteer Annual Report.
| | | | | | | guide for blm volunteers! | | | | | | | | 
Everything you need to know to have a great volunteer experience with BLM. Click here for (1.6MB PDF) | | | | |
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