An excavator loads material into a large dump truck as another dump truck waits to be loaded.
Workers operate machinery at a bentonite mine in Greybull, WY.
  Credit:
BLM photo

BLM delivers on administration priorities

The Bureau of Land Management is making major strides in putting America’s public lands to work for the American people.
Read the blog
BLM-WY-RockRiverOilfield.McFadden
Oil field in Wyoming.
  Credit:
BLM photo

Energy and Minerals

With a strong history of meeting the nation’s energy needs, the BLM plays a crucial role in ensuring a consistent domestic energy supply.
Learn more about BLM's energy and minerals program
photo of construction equipment operating in a coal mine
Construction vehicle operating in coal mine.
  Credit:
BLM photo

Coal Leasing

The BLM manages coal leasing on the Federal mineral estate with development potential, which totals about 570 million acres, with the goal of providing a fair return for the American taxpayer.
Learn more about BLM's coal program
Aerial view of a fireline. Smoke billows as a plane drops retardant along the edge of the fire.
An aircraft drops fire retardant on the Dollar Lake Fire.
  Credit:
BLM Photo

More than a summer threat: Protecting public lands from fall fires

When the air turns crisp, it’s easy to assume wildfire risk is behind us. But cooler weather doesn’t always mean safer weather.
Learn more about fall fire safety

The Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Spotlight News & Announcements

This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

Coal
Interior coal lease sale in Alabama generates over $46 million, supports U.S. steel production and jobs
Press Release
Yellow logging truck parked in a forest clearing surrounded by pine trees and scattered logs under a clear blue sky.
BLM September timber sales bring in over $7.5 million
Press Release
A dragline is silhouetted against a purple and blue sky at an open pit coal mine.
Interior unleashes American coal power in bold move to advance Trump administration priorities
Press Release

Information Center

Quick Facts

As steward for much of America’s public lands, the BLM manages some of the nation’s most historic and scenic landscapes, as well as vast natural resources, for the benefit of all Americans.

245

Million acres of public lands managed

43K

Recreation jobs supported with over 374k jobs overall

30%

Approximate percentage of Nation's minerals managed

$1.2

Economic contributions from Geothermal, Wind & Solar in billions
A view of a rock containing a petroglyph at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in New Mexico. Photo by BLM.
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
Visitors to the Bonneville Salt Flats in UT look over the Great Salt Lake. Photo by Bob Wick.
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
A road runs through Turney Hills in California with yellow flowers and brown grasses.Photo by BLM.
Tumey Hills, California
A hiker looks over San Pedro Riparian NCA with the sun shining across the landscape. Photo by Bob Wick.
San Pedro Riparian NCA, Arizona

Featured Places

Check out the sections below for recreation activities across your public lands

View more places to visit

Featured Topics

Explore some of our programs

orange oil and gas pump and well icon
Energy and Minerals

Programs supports a sustainable and responsible approach to energy and mining operations on public lands.
Line drawing glyph of a backpacker
Recreation

BLM's recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation.
Line drawing glyph of a fire
Fire and Aviation

BLM is considered a leader in wildland fire management efforts.
Line drawing glyph of the Wild Horse and Burro logo
Wild Horse and Burro

BLM manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands.
orange icon with two ypes of trees
Timber Sales

Timber sales allow for the sustainable harvest of timber for commercial purposes on public land.
orange case file transfer to land use authorization, permit, lease or patent icon
Lands & Realty

Includes public land transactions, and authorizations in support of economic activities.
orange compass icon
Planning and NEPA

The BLM makes sure that its Resource Management Plans meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Line drawing glyph of a law enforcement badge
Law Enforcement

Law enforcement plays an integral role in ensuring public safety and fulfilling our multiple use mission.
Line drawing glyph of a generic arrowhead
Cultural Resources

Experience the rich culture and history on your public lands!
Two trees are the focus of this wooded meadow with sunshine filling the area from behind another large tree on the left

Popular Links

Some of our most popular content