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Spotlight
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As part of the Interior Department’s ongoing review of the federal oil and gas program as directed by Executive Order 14008, the Bureau of Land Management is exercising its discretion to not hold lease sales in the second quarter of Calendar Year 2021.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today five Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects in four western states will receive recreational access funding from the program.
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WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior yesterday hosted a virtual forum where Interior leadership and external stakeholders discussed oil and gas development on public lands and waters. A video recording of the forum can be accessed on Interior’s YouTube channel.
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The Interior Department today released additional information about the upcoming virtual forum regarding the federal oil and gas program, including the public’s viewing options and ability to submit written input to inform Interior’s review.
Quick Facts
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The BLM manages one in every 10 acres of land in the United States, and approximately 30 percent of the Nation’s minerals. These lands and minerals are found in every state in the country and encompass forests, mountains, rangelands, arctic tundra, and deserts.
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Congress tasked the BLM with a mandate of managing public lands for a variety of uses such as energy development, livestock grazing, recreation, and timber harvesting while ensuring natural, cultural, and historic resources are maintained for present and future use.
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Visitors to the public lands enjoy countless types of outdoor adventure – participating in activities as widely varied as camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, whitewater rafting, hang-gliding, off-highway vehicle driving, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, all types of winter sports and visiting natural and cultural heritage sites.
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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
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Find your next adventure on BLM-managed public lands. Experience the opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, OHV, boating, hunting, horseback riding, climbing, and more.
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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more. Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.
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Find out how you can be part of the BLM team that's helping to support a stronger America.
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The Bureau of Land Management manages and conserves public lands, primarily in twelve western states and Alaska, for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The BLM uses digital media tools to connect you with those lands and to keep you informed about activities on public lands.
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Want to dive deeper into our efforts to manage sustainable, working public lands? Our public room offers maps, reports, fact sheets and more.
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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.
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Partnerships and inclusion are vital to the BLM's work. Learn more about volunteer opportunities that contribute to sustainable, working public lands.
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As stewards, we are always looking for ways to make public lands stronger and more productive. Read more about our local public land management efforts.
