Field of purple wildflowers at Carrizo Plain National Monument

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.

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Secretary of the Interior transfers federal lands along New Mexico border to the Army to protect resources
Press Release
People gather in front of pipes at a geothermal plant on a sunny day.
BLM geothermal leases in Utah sale net over $5.6 million
Press Release
Five oil rigs on flat land.
Interior will no longer pursue lengthy analysis for oil and gas leasing decisions in seven states
Press Release

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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

Featured Places

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

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 Topics

Explore some of our programs

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Priorities

Our mission and our priorities
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Recreation

BLM's recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation.
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Cultural Heritage

Experience history on your public lands
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Fish and Wildlife

BLM-managed fisheries and wildlife resources are an important part of our multiple-use mission.
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Fire and Aviation

BLM is considered a leader in wildland fire management efforts.
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Law Enforcement

Law enforcement plays an integral role in ensuring public safety and fulfilling our multiple use mission.
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Wild Horse and Burro

BLM manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands.
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National Conservation Lands

Primarily located in the West, the BLM’s National Conservation Lands represent some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes.
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Planning and NEPA

The BLM makes sure that its Resource Management Plans meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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