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Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO
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BLM completes land acquisition to improve public access and cultural site protection near Gila Bend

The Bureau of Land Management and the Trust for Public Lands recently completed a land acquisition of 477 acres about 58 miles southwest of Phoenix.
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Colorado, Northwest DO, Fire Center
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At the Woodland’s Edge: Restoration and Complexity in Colorado’s Piceance Basin

Fuels management is not only important for sagebrush-dependent species. It’s also a critical tool in Colorado’s fight against the abnormally intense wildfires that have become more and more common in the West.
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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO
On June 12, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro specialist Eddie Vandenburg from the Rawlins field office visited Casper College to share firsthand experience with students enrolled in "The Wild Hrose Effect," course led by Dr. Chad Hanson.

BLM Wild horse specialist speaks to Casper College students

On June 12, the Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro specialist Eddie Vandenburg visited Casper College to share firsthand experience with students. The class was part of The Wild Horse Effect, a course led by Dr. Chad Hanson in the Department of Social and Cultural studies.
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Colorado
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Wildland fire requires different degree of business management

An often unseen but vitally important team member of any fire unit is the Fire Management and Program Analyst
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National Office
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Myths and facts about motorized vehicle use in managing wild horses and burros

Public involvement is a cornerstone of the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program.
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National Office
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Ooh and aah over nature's beauty, not fireworks on BLM public lands this July 4

This 4th of July, let's celebrate nature's beauty, not wildfires!
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Utah, West Desert DO, Fire Center
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BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Tooele County Fire District

The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District is pleased to announce the successful transfer of a Type 6 wildland fire engine to the Tooele County Fire Department as part of the BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) Program. The official handoff ceremony was held Monday, June 30, 2025, with leadership from the BLM and Tooele County representatives in attendance at the Tooele County Fire District – South Rim location.
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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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