Three hikers walking past the sandstone wall riddled with holes in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

BLM, local partners collaborate to improve wildland-urban interface, reduce fire risk

The Bureau of Land Management’s North Central Montana District recently wrapped up a successful fuels reduction partnership targeting hazardous vegetation on private lands in the wildland-urban interface.
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Idaho

Tracing freedom’s lines: How a BLM surveyor honors America’s 250-year legacy

BLM Idaho has partnered with the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors for an event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: the Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration, scheduled for May 1st and 2nd, 2026. BLM Idaho is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by honoring cadastral surveyors—the professionals who have defined and preserved the boundaries of our public lands for generations. This profile is the second in a series celebrating BLM cadastral surveyors in the lead-up to the anniversary event in May.
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Idaho

Joining forces to clear the way: Fire and aviation crews from Idaho and Nevada assist in Southeast storm relief

Fire and Aviation crews from Idaho and Nevada assist in Southeast storm relief
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Eastern States

Engineers Week Spotlight: Wes Gilmer, Mining Engineer

As part of our Engineers Week celebration, we’re proud to highlight the contributions of Wes Gilmer, Mining Engineer with the Southeastern States District Office – Division of Minerals.
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Alaska

A Paw-powered Legacy

An interview with Topo, a Denali sled dog that mushes on public lands.
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Idaho, Boise DO

Owyhee Field Office and partners collaborate to improve sage grouse habitat

Owyhee Field Office and partners collaborate to improve sage grouse habitat
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Eastern States

Defending public lands: Combating invasive species in BLM Eastern States

Across the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States region, non-native plants and animals are spreading rapidly, displacing native species and disrupting healthy ecosystems, and even local economies.
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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Valley of Fires Recreation Area completes three major improvements

In recent months, the Bureau of Land Management’s Roswell Field Office has added three significant improvements to the Valley of Fires Recreation Area, which celebrates 60 years as a public recreation area this May.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

Yuma Field Office updates broaden volunteer opportunities

The Bureau of Land Management's Yuma Field Office refreshed its Long-Term Visitor Area (LTVA) volunteer program.
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Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Preserving the past across the Plains: BLM Montana-Dakotas Cultural Resources staff safeguard America’s storied history

As part of its annual reporting responsibilities, the BLM-MT/DKs State Office produced a summary of accomplishments for fiscal year 2025. The numbers tell a compelling story of stewardship, collaboration, and dedication.
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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO

Department of Interior, BLM and Warrior Met Celebrate Blue Creek Mine Expansion and Local Impact

In January, leaders from the DOI and BLM joined executives from Warrior Met Coal, Inc., and other local and state officials to celebrate a milestone in advancing the Administration’s energy dominance agenda.
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