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Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
A group of people gathers around a brightly lit screen in a field at dusk, with a colorful sunset in the background.

Families “bug out” at Meadowood’s night of nature and discovery

Staff from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Potomac Field Station (LPFS) hosted a “Back to School Bug Nite” August 30 at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area.
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National Office
Two head of cattle stand in a green field with grass and scattered shrubs.

BLM announces 2025 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Award winners

The Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in restoring and maintaining the health of public rangelands.
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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Aerial view of a barren landscape featuring small ponds, dirt mounds, and a cleared area, showing signs of excavation and mining activity.

Phosphate mining in Florida sustains supply chains, sets standards

Mining provides the raw materials that support a wide range of industries. Critical minerals and metals are used in areas such as commercial agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
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Eastern States
A group of individuals wearing orange life jackets sits in a boat on a lake, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.

BLM Eastern States enhances campsites on Black Duck Lake 

In the final days of summer, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District Office (NSDO) staff spent a week in northern Minnesota improving dispersed campsites on public islands at Black Duck Lake.
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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO
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Improving recreational experiences in the Worland Field Office with volunteers

BLM Worland Field Office and volunteers from the community came together on Sept. 6 to restore recreational areas as part of a National Public Lands Day effort.
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Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO
A camper and a vehicle are pictured among piles of debris and trash

BLM dispersed camping rules enforced through local action and Tooele County partnership

Lake Point citizens and law enforcement worked together to address illegal camping and restore the affected public land.
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National Office
Aerial view of Mule Canyon Village ruins with stone foundations and wooden shelters surrounded by desert vegetation in Bears Ears National Monument.

Virtual adventures await: Discover six BLM public lands you can tour from anywhere

Explore photorealistic 3D models of six incredible Bureau of Land Management sites across New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah. From ancient rock imagery to sweeping desert views, each tour offers a unique window into the past and present of these remarkable places.
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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO
BLM WY staff and WY Conservation Corp crew pose for a photo during the restoration project at Muddy Creek in WY.

Partnership drives ongoing habitat restoration in Muddy Creek watershed

BLM, Trout Unlimited, and youth crews installed 98 beaver dam analogs in the Muddy Creek watershed, restoring 14 miles of habitat for native fish, mule deer, sage grouse, and other wildlife.
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Wyoming
Winner ribbons on display in a colorful array at Forever Branded Bonanza at the Nebraska State Fair

Forever Branded Bonanza shines at Nebraska State Fair

The first-ever Forever Branded Bonanza at the Nebraska State Fair took place August 22–23, 2025, in Grand Island, Nebraska, bringing together Forever Branded, the Nebraska State Fair, and the BLM Wyoming/Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program.
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Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Mount Lewis FO
A pool of water on desert floor near wooden boards.

Spencer Hot Springs National Public Lands Day cleanup

Spencer Hot Springs gets makeover on Sept. 27, 2025, and the Battle Mountain District seeks volunteers.
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Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO
Baboquivari Peak in the wilderness Area.

Tucson Field Office and local tribe coordinate on land management strategies

The Tucson Field Office and the Tohono O’odham Nation coordinate through an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement, which provides a formal structure to combine efforts on land management challenges.
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