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Eastern States
A Bureau of Land Management educator speaks with a group of children and adults gathered around a wildlife education table beneath an outdoor pavilion. Educational displays, insect specimens, and nature activity materials are spread across the table.

BLM’s Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern States Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area marked 25 years of providing the public with recreation and education during a celebration event Oct. 17, 2026.
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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Central DO, Western Montana DO
Wide view of a grassy, sagebrush-covered landscape beneath a partly cloudy blue sky. A slender Motus antenna tower stands on a distant ridge near several people, equipment and parked vehicles, with rugged river-breaks terrain stretching across the background.

Tracking Bats Across Big Skies: BLM Lands Help Expand Montana’s Motus Network

On Bureau of Land Management public lands in central Montana, two newly installed wildlife-tracking towers are already helping researchers uncover the hidden movements of bats across the continent.
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Nevada, Ely DO
A close-up photograph of a bat in flight at dusk, illuminated by a camera flash against a dark background. The bat’s pale fur and translucent wings are clearly visible, with delicate veins and pinkish wing bones highlighted by the light. The bat is captured mid-flight with its wings fully extended, while blurred cliffs and distant mountains form a faint backdrop beneath the evening sky.

Rose Guano Cave Important Stop for Migrating Bats on BLM-Managed Public Lands in Nevada

While the Rose Guano Cave may appear to be just another rocky feature from the highway, it plays a vital role in the health of Nevada's ecosystems and agricultural communities thanks to bats.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO
A uniformed law enforcement ranger stands to the right of the Yuma Field Office sign.

Beyond the Badge: Protecting People and Public Lands

As the nation recognizes National First Responders Day, Cole’s career provides a look at the people behind one part of the BLM mission that visitors may rarely see.
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Eastern States
A hoary bat hangs from a tree branch during daylight hours. Hoary bats are known for the silver-white tips on their fur that create a frosted appearance. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Celebrating the Species of BLM Eastern States for Bat Week

Every October, Bat Week shines a light on the role bats play in healthy ecosystems, including across Bureau of Land Management Eastern States.
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New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO
Volunteers and BLM staff pose in front of the BLM Ranger Station at El Malpais National Conservation Area.

One day, one goal: caring for El Malpais National Conservation Area

Celebrating National Public Lands Day, 25 volunteers and BLM staff spent a beautiful Saturday morning at El Malpais National Conservation Area giving back to the public lands they cherish.
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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
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From Open Rangeland to Historic Battlefields

Adopted BLM mustangs shine at the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn
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Eastern States
Dozens of volunteers work together to plant mangrove seedlings along a waterfront shoreline protected by a rock breakwater and seawall.

BLM Eastern States Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Community Stewardship and Restoration

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States marked National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 26 with two standout volunteer events. Showcasing community dedication, hands-on stewardship, and strong partnerships across public lands.
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California
Brown bird of prey flying with wings spread against a clear blue sky

Swainson’s Hawks: a remarkable return to California’s Central Valley

Discover the inspiring comeback of Swainson’s Hawks in California’s Central Valley! Explore their migration, resilience, and conservation success.
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Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Group posing beside a Bureau of Land Management Cave and Karst Program tent, with a city skyline and cloudy blue sky behind.

National Public Lands Day Paddles, Plants and Caves: BLM Connects Milwaukee Youth with the Outdoors

From Sept. 19 to 24, the Bureau of Land Management’s Northeastern States District Office and partner organization Wilderness Inquiry brought the mission of public lands directly into the Milwaukee community through a week of paddling, outdoor education and exploration.
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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO
Two volunteers load a wheelbarrow from a pile of gravel

National Public Lands Day Volunteers Revitalize Dean S. Reservoir in Montana

Twenty-four volunteers, including six youths, gathered at Dean S. Reservoir to mark National Public Lands Day by constructing kiosks, installing culverts, fixing fences and clearing trails.
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