Fish and Wildlife

Wildlife Biologist Nancy Herms receives BLM’s Conservation Project Award

Story by Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District public affairs specialist. Photos by Nancy Herms, BLM Bristlecone Field Office wildlife biologist.

BLM Idaho’s fence repairs at Clover Creek manage grazing to protect stream health

In fall 2021, a little hiking and a lot of hauling went a long way toward improving stream health, water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat at Clover Creek, a major tributary to the Bruneau River in southwest Idaho. The BLM Idaho project to repair exclosure fences along the stream will help to manage livestock grazing in order to protect the riparian areas.

Spokane District helps restore pygmy rabbit and sage-grouse habitat

In November 2021, the BLM Oregon/Washington Spokane District teamed up with agency partners to help restore essential habitat devastated by wildfire.

Happy anniversary to the Endangered Species Act!

Happy anniversary to the Endangered Species Act!

BLM public lands offer some of the best opportunities for the recovery of rare or listed plant and animal species.