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Arizona Strip DO
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BLM Arizona improves efficiency in wildland firefighting

The aerial wildland fire crew “Moki Helitack,” based in St. George, Utah, recently completed Single-Skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures (STEP) training. 
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Alaska
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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.
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Alaska
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Help pollinators, “bee” a community scientist

We're all abuzz about bees in this Frontiers podcast.
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Eastern States
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National Moon Day

On July 20, 1971, National Moon Day was proclaimed to honor the anniversary of the first moon landing.
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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
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Arizona Strip DO
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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 recently recognized BLM Arizona Strip Field Office Law Enforcement Ranger Curtis Racker and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Ranger Brice Provost.
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Eastern States
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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?
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Paria River DO
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Scientists take AIM at natural resources on BLM-managed land

Story by David Hercher, Public Affairs Specialist. Photos by the Paria River District.
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Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
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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.
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Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
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Fire breathing, smoky, and tough – a firefighter’s career

Wildland firefighting is tough, strenuous, and often stressful work.
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Montana-Dakotas

PFYC: A Rapid Assessment Tool for Paleontology

Story by: Andrew Smith, Cartographic Tech; and Greg Liggett, Paleontologist; Montana/Dakotas State Office
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