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Eastern States
Ouachita River, Arkansas

Lake Ouachita

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Alaska, Oregon-Washington
A cabin beneath a sky glowing with the Northern Lights.

Outdoor adventure seekers on public lands generate economic benefits

By Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist
Eastern States
Meadowood SRMA

BLM seeks comment on utilities and parking lot improvements at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a Draft Environmental Assessment for Multipurpose Pavilion Parking Lot and Electrical and Water Utilities at Lower Potomac Field Station, Mea
Eastern States
Estes Park

Estes Park, Colorado

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Alaska, Fairbanks DO
A person stands on a green vegetative river bank while another wades in the water to measure the depth of the water.

AIMing to understand dynamics of Arctic grayling in the Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River

The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska manages approximately 111 river miles of the Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Matthew Varner
California, California Desert DO

The Line in the Sand   

By Kate Miyamoto, Public Affairs Specialist, California Desert District
Eastern States
Miles City, Montana

Miles City, Montana

Hello and welcome to the Record of the Week! This week, the team travels to Miles City, Montana, home of the former U.S. Army post, Fort Keogh!
New Mexico

New Mexico State Director and Commissioner of Public Lands discuss new trail access for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

National Office
Girl on horse hugging neck.

The Mustangs That Changed Our Lives

My daughter Jaydyn was born deaf and is an extraordinary trainer. I thought it was just me that thought that, but others have said the same thing after seeing and meeting her. When Jaydyn was very young, it was obvious that she loved horses. Every horse she met would do everything she asked without her saying a word. She is now 20 years old and has been working with horses for many years.
Arizona
Two men facing the camera with each one of them holding a side of a plaque.

Gila District Manager Scott Feldhausen receives prestigious partner award

BLM Arizona Gila District Manager Scott Feldhausen was recently honored by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission as their 2022 Natural Resource Professional of the Year.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Pronghorn in a field

BLM Las Cruces District and partners improve pronghorn habitat connectivity in New Mexico bootheel

Story by Rachel Burke, Wildlife Biologist, BLM Las Cruces District Office. Photos courtesy of New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.