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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
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BLM Southeastern States Office engages visitors at the Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show

The Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show, held July 24–26 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, brought together thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend celebrating hunting, fishing, land management, and recreation.
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Idaho
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Cultivating Stewards: ICC Crews and Interns Transform Idaho’s Public Lands in 2026

Cultivating Stewards: ICC Crews and Interns Transform Idaho’s Public Lands in 2026
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Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Power and Fiberoptic Line Burial Project Brings Conservation and Connectivity to South Valley County

In a unique public-private partnership, two utility companies are burying powerlines and fiberoptic cables across south Valley County, Montana, while improving thousands of acres of greater sage grouse habitat.
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Montana-Dakotas
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Enhancing Trail Access within BLM’s First Wilderness

The Bureau of Land Management Dillon Field Office, in partnership with the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC), are tackling years of deferred maintenance to ensure the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Bear Trap Canyon Unit remains both wild and accessible.
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Colorado, Southwest DO, Gunnison FO
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Handies Peak Brings People Together on Colorado’s Public Lands for Summit 2026

Bureau of Land Management employees and partners joined hikers at Colorado’s Handies Peak on Aug. 1 for Summit 2026, a statewide effort to climb all 58 of the state’s fourteeners in one day.
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Eastern States
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Bringing Wild Horses and Burros Home: Doswell’s Adoption Event Inspires Community

In Doswell, Virginia, the Eastern States Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event on June 12-13 brought together over 100 enthusiastic participants—families, first-time adopters, and seasoned horse lovers.
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Montana-Dakotas
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When Minutes Matter: BLM Law Enforcement Helps Bring a Family Home Safe

A man and four children went missing during a fishing trip in Montana, triggering an urgent, multi‑agency rescue. The rescue highlights how quick coordination and good preparation can save lives.
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Arizona
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Meet the inmate-trained wild burros available in Arizona on August 14

These burros have spent months working with inmate trainers who help them learn essential skills like leading, standing for grooming, carrying pack saddles, and sometimes even riding or cart work.
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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO
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BLM Nevada park ranger contributes to award-winning student film

A College of Southern Nevada student film featuring Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area brought new attention to the work of BLM rangers and to the spirit of partnership that defines public land management.
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Eastern States
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BLM Opens New Campsites on Islands at Black Duck Lake

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has officially opened six new campsites on islands in Minnesota’s Black Duck Lake. These islands are part of the BLM’s Northeastern States District. The campsites were finished during the week of June 23, 2026.
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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO
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Cottonwood Field Office and Extreme Adventure Club Strengthen Youth Engagement Through Annual Float Trip on the Lower Salmon River

Cottonwood Field Office and Extreme Adventure Club Strengthen Youth Engagement Through Annual Float Trip on the Lower Salmon River
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