Aquatics

Meet Dashiell Gould Lagoyda, fisheries biologist intern at the Safford Field Office

From removing invasive species in Bonita Creek to learning the rhythms of fieldwork in a rugged, time‑sensitive environment, Dashiell has embraced every challenge with curiosity, adaptability, and dedication.

Hooked on stewardship: Lake Havasu Field Office celebrates Fisheries Improvement Program volunteers

Lake Havasu Field Office hosted an appreciation luncheon for the volunteers of the Fisheries Improvement Program.

BLM Colorado water rights specialist wins Riparian Hero Award

Roy Smith has worked for the BLM since 1992 and was recognized by the Colorado Riparian Association with the 2025 “Riparian Hero Award" for “unwavering dedication to keeping Colorado’s streams and rivers flowing.”

Defending public lands: Combating invasive species in BLM Eastern States

Across the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States region, non-native plants and animals are spreading rapidly, displacing native species and disrupting healthy ecosystems, and even local economies.

Healthy spring and strong partnerships fuel relict leopard frog comeback

Once thought to be extinct, the relict leopard frog survives in isolated springs such as Pakoon Springs in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in northern Arizona.