Spotlight
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet July 9-11 in Boise, Idaho, and October 29-31 in Washington, D.C. The Board will discuss the pressing challenges of wild horse and burro management, including the number of unadopted and unsold animals in BLM facilities and the effects of overpopulation on public lands.
To encourage visitation to America’s public lands, the BLM will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to agency-managed public lands on three upcoming dates in 2019.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites all Americans to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week—from June 1-9—by visiting one of the many BLM-managed rivers, streams and lakes that provide access to countless recreational fishing and boating opportunities throughout the United States.
Today, the Trump Administration released, "A Federal Strategy to Ensure a Reliable Supply of Critical Minerals," to make America's economy and defense more secure.
Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced next steps in a collaborative effort with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) aimed at acquiring 13,000 acres of private lands within the Lower Blackfoot River watershed, near the iconic Montana waterway.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a draft environmental assessment (EA) for public comment today, evaluating the potential environmental impacts of lifting the coal pause on federal lands.
Quick Facts
The BLM’s innovative energy programs enhance national energy security, support job growth, and promote free markets. We use an “all of the above” energy development approach that puts America first. Our approach to energy development supported more than 241,000 jobs in Fiscal Year 2016, and generated $65.7 billion in economic output.
As stewards, we manage public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation through partnerships and respect for communities, as we pursue our multiple-use mission. As a result, our National Conservation Lands program now oversees 5,761 miles of national scenic and historic trails and 2,423 miles of wild and scenic rivers for the American people.
Our multiple-use mission is a powerful tool for unlocking development of modern energy infrastructure, active timber management, and commercial recreation on public lands that support local jobs. In fiscal year 2015, the BLM’s management of public lands supported 374,000 jobs and provided $88 billion in American economic output.
The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, where we unlock opportunities for economic growth with respect for traditional uses, such as ranching, mining, logging, and energy development, as well as hunting and fishing. We want to ensure the American family maintains a strong connection to their public lands. In fact, more than 99 percent of BLM managed public lands are available for recreation, with no fee.
Our agency promotes safety, security, and environmental protection of the almost 200 miles directly along the international boundary in New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Through partnerships, we have been fighting illegal smuggling and identifying transnational threats, all while promoting conservation efforts on these public lands. The result is a safe and secure environment for the public, employees, and public land users.
The BLM manages cultural and paleontological resources to benefit the public, ensuring the cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and scientific values are preserved, and the recreational and economic benefits are realized for today’s communities as well as future generations in compliance with Federal laws and regulations.
Popular Links
America's public landscapes are healthy and productive. Learn more about how you can fully experience America the Beautiful.
#FindYourWay and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Trails Acts on BLM-managed waterways and trails.
We facilitate opportunities for commercial, recreational and conservation activities on public lands. Find out how you can be part of the BLM team that's helping to support a stronger America.
Learn more about our all-of-the-above approach to energy development that helps support local job creation and supports the America First Energy Plan.
Want to dive deeper into our efforts to manage sustainable, working public lands? Our public room offers maps, reports, fact sheets and more.
Want to review and comment on BLM NEPA and planning projects? This site helps you search for projects by geographic location, project resource type, year, and other terms.
Partnerships and inclusion are vital to the BLM's work. Learn more about volunteer opportunities that contribute to sustainable, working public lands.
As stewards, we are always looking for ways to make public lands stronger and more productive. This site helps you learn, in detail, about our local public land management efforts.
