Three hikers walking past the sandstone wall riddled with holes in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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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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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

Rogers Canyon cleanup highlights importance of responsible recreation

The biannual Rogers Canyon Cleanup near Laramie brought together 22 volunteers and community partners to remove 1,250 pounds of trash from BLM-managed public land, highlighting the power of stewardship and responsible recreation.
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California

BLM-managed lands support NASA’s autonomous lunar rover testing in Imperial County, California

Across the rugged terrain of the Plaster City Open Area in western Imperial County, California, a different kind of off-road vehicle traveled across BLM-managed land.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

Freedom 250 volunteers celebrate Earth Day through stewardship at Fortuna Pond near Yuma

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, volunteers embrace the spirit of public service with a hands-on clean-up event at Fortuna Pond in Arizona.
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Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Film legends made movie magic at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona

In Arizona, the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area offers a cinematic escape where the spirit of the Old West still lives on screen and on public lands.
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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Celebrating Endangered Species Day: Restoring the Rare MacFarlane’s Four O’Clock

Celebrating Endangered Species Day: Restoring the Rare MacFarlane’s Four O’Clock
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Eastern States

Honoring Earth Day Through Hands‑On Stewardship in the Southeast

Earth Day reminds us to reconnect with the lands we serve. SSDO staff put stewardship into action by removing trash, restoring trails, and visiting two key Alabama sites: Fort Morgan and the Fowl River Access Site.
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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Utah, Paria River DO, Kanab FO

Explore, learn, connect: BLM sparks connection for the public with the lands they love through expert-led, engaging events

By offering these direct learning experiences with resource specialists, the Paria River District continues to foster stewardship and deepen the public’s connection to the landscapes they share.
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National Office

Capturing Inspiration: Photography on America’s Public Lands for National Photography Month

National Photography Month invites us to pause, look closely at the world around us, and celebrate the power of imagery to connect us with place, memory, and each other. For millions of visitors who explore Bureau of Land Management public lands, photography is a way to slow down, discover details, and capture the experience of seeing the landscape.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO, Lake Havasu FO, Yuma FO

Colorado River District law enforcement: Honoring service, strengthening communities

In the Colorado River District, law enforcement operates with consistency, professionalism, and a shared dedication to protecting both people and public lands.
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National Office

From oilfields to greenways: Two BLM officers are making a difference where it matters most

BLM honors two officers for major 2025 achievements: dismantling oil‑theft networks in the Southwest and restoring a crime‑impacted California greenway through coordinated enforcement and cleanup efforts.
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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

A new trail at Johnny Behind the Rocks celebrates 16 years of collaboration

BLM Wyoming Lander Field Office and Lander Cycling Club completed a new trail at Johnny behind the Rocks in April.
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