Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, we are increasing access and services to BLM-managed public lands, offices and facilities in a phased approach based on regional, state, and local conditions. Before visiting BLM-managed public lands, offices and facilities, please check the appropriate website to determine its operating status. Updates about the overall BLM response to COVID-19 are posted at https://www.blm.gov/alert/coronavirus-advisory.
Spotlight
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The Bureau of Land Management Ely District in January finished aerially seeding nearly all of the 8,268 acres of the public and private lands burned in last June’s Brown Fire, south and east of Lund, Nev.
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The Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA), along with the Friends of Black Rock High Rock announces the Call for Artists for the 2021 Artists in Residence Program. The deadline for applications is April 31, 2021.
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As part of its mandate to ensure public involvement and science-based decision making in managing America’s wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced three appointments today for its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The three new members bring expertise in the areas of research, natural resource management and public interest (with special knowledge of equine behavior).
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The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office invites the public to the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument’s BLM Trails and Travel Management Workshop on January 28, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This virtual workshop will provide an overview of the BLM travel management process, which is scheduled to begin later in 2021, and invite participants to provide comment.
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.
