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National Office
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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.
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National Office, Montana-Dakotas, Fire Center
A firefighter uses a drip torch in a tall grass field to conduct a prescribed burn.

BLM Fire and National Conservation Lands managers collaborate to meet shared goals

As the BLM manages the National Conservation Lands for the benefit of all Americans, one key to protecting and restoring these special places is fire prevention, suppression, and proactive fuels management.
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California, Mother Lode FO, Fire Center
Cover Photo North Fork of the Mokelumne River at Tiger Creek Photo by Jesse Pluim DOI

Fuel break on BLM-managed land slows wildfire, saves homes in Amador County, California

A recent collaborative effort between the BLM California Mother Lode Field Office and its partners helped slow the Tiger Fire, ensuring public safety and saving homes in Amador County, California.
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National Office, Fire Center
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More than a summer threat: Protecting public lands from fall fires

Cooler days don't end fire danger. In fall, dry grasses, leaves, and strong winds fuel fast moving fires; while hunting and camping add sparks. Prevention matters just as much now as in summer.
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Wyoming
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BLM National Minerals Testing Laboratory - We Do That!

In this debut episode of “We Do That!”, a special new mini-series from the BLM’s On the Ground podcast, we take a look at Wyoming’s National Minerals Testing Laboratory — a small but mighty facilit
Podcast
Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO
Amala Posey-Monk and her husband, Bentley, on the set of Sesame Street, where Amala was a guest on the show.

When the awards don't matter

For the recipient of the 2024 Eric Finstick Stewardship Award, accolades were never the point.
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Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO, Fire Center
Wildland firefighters conduct a prescribed burn on Animas City Mountain near Durango, Colo. in May, 2023.

An ounce of prevention

A prescribed burn averts a potential disaster outside of Durango, Colo.
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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Fire Center
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State of New Mexico officials honor BLM firefighters for Camp Fire response

State of New Mexico officials gave a big thank you to all the firefighters, including those from the BLM, who fought the Camp Fire from May 25 to June 10 and saved the fort’s main historic buildings from burning.
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Utah, Green River DO
A Boy Scout in uniform looks down as an adult leader pins the Eagle Scout medal to his chest. The scout wears a sash covered in merit badges, and other scouts are visible seated in the background.

Building for birds: Scouts support public lands

Eagle Scout Sam Bender led 48 volunteers to build 15 bird boxes at Pariette Wetlands, boosting wildlife habitat and earning his Eagle rank. The BLM welcomes Scouts and others to partner on service projects.
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Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
A group of people gathers around a brightly lit screen in a field at dusk, with a colorful sunset in the background.

Families “bug out” at Meadowood’s night of nature and discovery

Staff from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Potomac Field Station (LPFS) hosted a “Back to School Bug Nite” August 30 at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area.
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National Office
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BLM announces 2025 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Award winners

The Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in restoring and maintaining the health of public rangelands.
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