Our Stories

A recently retired employee is stepping into a volunteer role as BLM Arizona’s Birder in Residence, where his passion for birds and public lands will come together in a yearlong journey across the state.

The River to Reef Art Festival brought creativity and coastal heritage to life at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA in late March, celebrating not only the talent of local and regional artists but also the importance of America’s public lands.

Carrin Rich from Carnuel, New Mexico received BLM's Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award for her efforts leading cave restoration work at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area.

Joe and Jen Musicaro, along with their daughter Reagan, embarked on a transformative journey by adopting and training wild mustangs, which reshaped their horsemanship and expanded their equestrian careers. Their experience highlights the unique bond between humans and wild horses and the impact of the Bureau of Land Management's adoption program.

Stewardship efforts at the site brought together BLM Colorado River District staff, Arizona Site Steward Program volunteers, and a local hiking group to support preservation through coordinated, on-the-ground action.

Partnership with the Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy (JERFSA) at Jupiter High School, helps combat persistent invasive species at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area in Jupiter, Florida.

When the dust settled on one of the most demanding wilderness horsemanship courses in federal law enforcement, only three riders remained—all of them Bureau of Land Management officers.

For Colorado City Fire Department, Engine 1401 symbolizes expanded capability, stronger partnerships, and a renewed sense of readiness as wildfire season approaches.

Each Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) who joins BLM is required to complete Oil and Gas Inspection Certification Training and become certified. In addition to heavy content in mathematics, there are six training modules that are two-weeks-long.

Surveying in the BLM Coeur d’Alene District is a challenging, hands-on process that involves retracing the paths of original surveyors across diverse and often rugged terrain, requiring both physical endurance and historical insight. Chris L. Johnson and the cadastral crew’s work not only maintains the integrity of American boundaries but also connects today’s surveyors to the nation’s founding principles, ensuring that the legacy of ordered liberty endures as the United States marks its 250th anniversary.

On March 17, a diverse group of tribal members, local landowners, history enthusiasts, and community members gathered along the rolling hills near the Powder River in southern Powder River County, Montana. They came together to mark a solemn and significant anniversary: 150 years to the day since a battle that helped set in motion one of the most consequential conflicts in the history of the Northern Plains.