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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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National Office
The winter sun shines over sagebrush and drifted snow

Sagebrush in winter

Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Tom Koerner)    
National Office, Oregon-Washington
A horse in a field of flowers with a mountain landscape in the back

Gin and Finley ride across America

“The first step to making things happen is to believe they are possible.” Finley, and his adventurous rider, Gin, recently completed a several-months long journe
Central California DO
Seymour Antelope was on-site to greet students as they received their Every Kid Outdoors passes.

BLM Central Coast Field Office delivers more than 5,000 Every Kid Outdoors passes to fourth graders in Monterey County

 
Utah, Moab FO
The team highlights tools they use to accomplish the tamarisk removal while keeping themselves and their co-workers safe. Their gloved hands hold chainsaws, folding saws, and lobbers.

Fueling restoration: BLM Utah's mission to reclaim Westwater Canyon

In Utah's Canyon Country District, a team led by the Bureau of Land Management's Fuels Program embarked on a four-day mission along the Colorado River to help restore a riparian ecosystem.  Th
Arizona, Colorado River DO
BLM Arizona cleaning pit

BLM Arizona and Dolan Springs community join forces for a holiday desert cleanup

The holiday season is a time to give back to the community.
Utah
Congressman Burgess Owens and Anayanci pose for a photo with her award.

A burning desire for service: BLM Utah fire employee recognized by Congressman for outstanding public service

The BLM Utah Fire family takes immense pride in commemorating the well-deserved recognition of an outstanding employee and a
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Everis J., left, and Khloe I., Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 10655 in Albuquerque, N.M., use a heating device to dry epoxy on a stalactite in McKittrick Cave near Carlsbad, N.M., Nov. 25. Everis spearheaded the cave restoration project to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award, one of the highest Girl Scout awards.

BLM teams up with Girl Scouts for cave restoration

Colorado, Northwest DO
A dirt path along vegetation.

Fuels reductions in northwest Colorado – Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds are protecting public lands

If you find yourself in northwest Colorado, you may come across some of BLM’s most popular wild horse herds, world-class recreation opportunities, and public lands as far as the eye can see. While these public lands are beautiful, they are also susceptible to catastrophic wildfires due to several years of drought, overpopulation from wild horses, and impacts from climate change.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
Yevingkarere Camp Elders teach Paiute youth traditional skills in a forested area.

Paiute Tribal youth learn traditional skills, natural resource sciences from Tribal elders, BLM and partners

The immersive Yevingkarere camp, meaning “Ponderosa Pine Sitting,” was created in 2007.
Utah
A person planting a tree in the ground.

Restoration at Wuda Ogwa: A time of healing

On the crisp fall morning of November 4, 2023, roughly 400 volunteers gathered at a site of atrocious bloodshed with a coll
Arizona, Colorado River DO
Colorado River District Law Enforcement

Colorado River District represents BLM at Special Olympics Arizona’s Law Enforcement Torch Run

With unwavering grit, the BLM Arizona team pulled an 18,000-pound Bearcat vehicle for an incredible first-place win.