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Arizona Strip DO
Helicopter hovering over the ground with three firefighters underneath.

BLM Arizona improves efficiency in wildland firefighting

A BLM Arizona Helitack crew is now certified as only one of five crews in the nation with specialized training that improves response time to fires and increases the effi
Eastern States
Pueblo De Santa Clara

Pueblo de Santa Clara

This week's Record of the Week is a map of survey approved on July 26, 1859, of Pueblo de Santa Clara. As noted in the upper right corner of the document, on December 22, 1858, U.S.
Alaska
Help Polinators "bee" a Community Scientist podcast album art

Podcast: Help pollinators, “bee” a community scientist

We're all abuzz about bees in this Frontiers podcast. BLM Alaska wildlife biologist Casey Jones recently sat down to talk about community science initiatives and how people can help us learn more about Alaska's bees.
James Hart
Eastern States
National Moon Day

National Moon Day

On July 20, 1971, National Moon Day was proclaimed to honor the anniversary of the first moon landing.
Arizona Strip DO

U.S. Marshals Service recognizes BLM Rangers for role in the apprehension of fugitive kidnapping suspect

Deputy Pete Thompson with the United States Marshals Service (USMS) recently recognized BLM Arizona Strip Field Office Law Enforcement Ranger Curtis Racker and Grand Cany
California

BLM California presents prestigious Ed Hastey Stewardship Awards

In recognition of their decades of leadership and public service, BLM California has presented its inaugural Ed Hastey Stewardship Award to Outdoor Recreation Planner Stan Bales and Bishop Field Of
Eastern States
75th Anniversary Logo

Happy 75th Anniversary, BLM!

The Bureau of Land Management was established on July 16, 1946, and was formed as a merger between two agencies; the Grazing Service, and the General Land Office. So, how did we get here?
Paria River DO
Crewmembers use stadia rod and auto level to measure slope of the stream reach.

Scientists take AIM at natural resources on BLM-managed land

Story by David Hercher, Public Affairs Specialist. Photos by the Paria River District.
Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
Illustration of firefighter in front of fire

Podcast: Fire breathing, smoky, and tough – a firefighter’s career

Wildland firefighting is tough, strenuous, and often stressful work. Frontiers caught up with a retired BLM firefighter to find out how the service has changed, and to see if he would do it again.
James Hart
Montana-Dakotas

PFYC: A Rapid Assessment Tool for Paleontology

Story by: Andrew Smith, Cartographic Tech; and Greg Liggett, Paleontologist; Montana/Dakotas State Office
Eastern States
President Ulysses S. Grant

President Ulysses S. Grant

The General Land Office wishes you a happy Independence Day! This Record of the Week is a military warrant issued to none other than President and Union Army General, Ulysses S. Grant.