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Pink white flowers open under a forest sunrise .

Unleashing the Science - BIL funding supports BLM California’s rare plant and pollinator project at the Pine Hill Preserve

Investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) support BLM California’s pollinator project to collect and study native bees, butterflies, and moths on the Pine Hill Preserve in California. This project improves BLM’s understanding of the pollinator network by identifying the associations between plants and potential pollinating insects. Results of this project will improve management of rare plants and other native plants that share pollinators in the area.
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Historically, the Gunnison sage-grouse has had a presence near Poncha Pass at the north end of Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Recent efforts have sought to repopulate the area with the threatened species, with significant work aimed toward habitat restoration as seen here.

BLM, Volunteers Restore Habitat for Threatened Species

Government agencies and volunteers hand-built stone terrain features to improve habitat conditions for the Gunnison sage-grouse, a federally listed threatened species.
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Within the project area, clusters of trees are left to benefit migratory birds such as pinion jays.

BLM partners with state, nonprofits to improve ecosystem health and benefit a variety of species

The Wildcat Ranch project on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is an excellent model for improving biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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Male sharptail grouse in a mating dance on the lek. As viewed through a spotting scope.

Snipe Hunt Doesn’t Disappoint

BLM staff members set out early one morning to photograph greater sage-grouse displaying on a lek. Although they weren't successful, the trip was definitely not wasted.
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3 turtles on a log in a stream.

BLM biologists search Wild and Scenic Rivers in Oregon for three special species

Story by Jeanne Panfely, Public Affairs Officer. Photos by Jonas Parker, Hydrologist; and Lee Templeman, Wildlife Biological Technician.

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A man is standing in a river holding a large fish and smiling. Next to him is a blue bucket.

The BLM announces their 2023 Conservation Award winners

Story and photos by Daryl Ratajczak, Wildlife Biologist, HQ 230

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