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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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National Office

Keep our 75th celebration going, keep coming to the public lands

Idaho
Bikers encounter sheep on the trail

What to do if you encounter sheep or cattle on Idaho's public lands…

When people are out recreating on Idaho public lands, they may encounter sheep or cattle on the trail.
Eastern States
Meadowood SRMA

Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia, is one of the public recreation areas which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office.
Eastern States
Comstock Lode

The Comstock Lode

In June of 1859, one of the most significant mining discoveries in American history was made in the Virginia Range of Nevada.

2021 BLM “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Award winners

On May 26, 2021, the BLM honored seven outstanding volunteers at the 25th annual Making a Difference National Volunteer Awards ceremony.  The event was held live via Zoom.
National Office
Screenshot of MLRS webpage

Ten Things to Know About BLM’s Mineral & Land Records System

The Mineral & Land Records S
Arizona, Gila DO
A firefighter is silhouetted by flames at night

BLM Arizona Veterans Interagency Hotshot Crew returns for second fire season

The Aravaipa Veterans Interagency Hotshot Crew is back for its second fire season as an official Interagency Hotshot crew. This crew, comprised of predominantly armed forces veterans, had a very active fire year in 2020 and they have hit the ground running in 2021.
Eastern States
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Join the General Land Office team as we venture to the Flint Hills of Kansas and visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Alaska
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Podcast: Learn to Enjoy Your Public Lands Like a Pro

More people than ever are heading from backyard to backcountry to enjoy the Alaska outdoors. So, how are Alaska's public lands holding up to the additional traffic? We caught up with BLM Alaska's recreation program lead to find out.
James Hart
National Office

What's the Plan?

Learning which BLM resource mana
National Office
Popping their inflatable neck pouches looks physically demanding. They are typically winding down about an hour after sunrise.

BLM employees journey into the Idaho desert to survey sage-grouse

Story and photos by Bruce Hallman, Public Affairs Officer, BLM Idaho Falls District