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Colorado, Northwest DO
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Flexible grazing program capitalizes on the art and science of range management

BLM Colorado is participating in a pilot program to explore approaches for authorizing and managing grazing use. Operators adjust herd movement and size based on year-to-year changes in moisture and growing conditions.
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Idaho
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Recreation for all: Exploring accessibility on Idaho’s public lands

The EXPLORE Act, or the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, is designed to improve access to outdoor spaces for people with disabilities, veterans, and children, among others. In support of that law, over the next year we will explore accessible public lands, state by state, managed by the Bureau of Land Management on behalf of the American people.  In this story, we explore accessibility on Idaho’s public lands.
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National Office
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BLM Public Lands: Know before you go

Each year, millions of people enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities on BLM Public Lands. Here are tips to ensure the visit is safe and enjoyable.
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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Fire Center
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Vale District BLM Fire, Fuels, and ESR Program honored with Pulaski Award

The BLM Oregon/Washington Vale District Fire, Fuels, and Emergency Stabilization and Repair (ESR) program were honored with a Pulaski Award in a ceremony on June 24, 2025.
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Wyoming
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Deerwood Ranch adoption event draws strong public support

Visitors from across Wyoming and Colorado turned out in strong numbers to support the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program during an adoption event at the Deerwood Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture on Saturday, June 14.
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Nevada, Carson City DO
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June 2025 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The BLM and Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 21, 2025.
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Alaska
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51 years of learning about Alaska’s resources

Since 1974, students from the Anchorage School District come to Campbell Creek for a field trip where they learn about wildlife safety, archaeology, birding, fly fishing, paleontology, land surveying, and gold panning.
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National Office
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Discover the outdoors: 10 unforgettable recreational activities on public lands

Discover 10 unforgettable ways to enjoy your publis lands, from hiking to stargazing, and start planning your next adventure!
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Wyoming, High Desert DO
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Ever wondered what a wild horse adoption event really looks like?

Step into a day at Deerwood Ranch, where the Bureau of Land Management and partners come together to connect wild horses and burros with their new homes.
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Wyoming
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Prescribed burns restore vital habitat in the High Desert District

The Bureau of Land Management’s High Desert District recently completed two spring prescribed burns aimed at improving wildlife habitat and reducing hazardous fuels across southwest Wyoming. Spanning approximately 182 acres, the burns were conducted in the Kemmerer and Pinedale field offices, with about 62 acres treated near Rock Tunp and 120 acres on Deadline Ridge.
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Fire Center
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Faces of wildland fire: meet Tye Taber and Becky Jenison

Meet Tye Taber, Air Operations Manager for the Great Basin Smokejumpers, and Becky Jenison, Acting Program Manager for the Joint Fire Science Program, both located at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, ID.
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