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Vividly painted art showing two long haired figures sitting in wildflowers looking out at a layered distance with wagons disappearing into mountains.

A New Perspective Through Art: The 2024 California National Historic Trail Poster

The BLM and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) are pleased to celebrate their partnership with the unveiling of a new California National Historic Trail Poster.
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Looking down on a river flowing through a canyon. Many types of plants are in the foreground including large saguaro and spiky ocotillo.

Agua Fria National Monument: A desert oasis with a rich history and a vital present

The Agua Fria National Monument celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. While the monument is young, the landscape includes a rich history across centuries of human habitation as well as rich natural communities.
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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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BLM WY staff and WY Conservation Corp crew pose for a photo during the restoration project at Muddy Creek in WY.

Partnership drives ongoing habitat restoration in Muddy Creek watershed

BLM, Trout Unlimited, and youth crews installed 98 beaver dam analogs in the Muddy Creek watershed, restoring 14 miles of habitat for native fish, mule deer, sage grouse, and other wildlife.
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A kiosk at a campground in a scenic outdoor setting.

The Great American Outdoors Act: Five years of transforming public lands

Since its passage on Aug. 4, 2020, the landmark Great American Outdoors Act has provided significant resources to improve public lands and waters for the benefit of visitors and local communities nationwide.
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Lush green grass grows near a river in a desert area. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.

BLM launches National Conservation Lands 25th anniversary story maps

In celebration of the National Conservation Lands 25th anniversary, the BLM has launched three interactive story maps to encourage people to discover, connect to, and explore these extraordinary places.
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