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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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Arizona, Colorado River DO

Improving fish habitat on Lake Havasu

As part of the Lake Havasu Fisheries Improvement Program (LHFIP), the BLM Arizona Lake Havasu Field Office is participating in a year-long study of fish habitat enhancements along the Lower Colorad
Eastern States
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BLM monitors cultural sites on BLM-managed islands in Minnesota

This summer, BLM Northeastern States District Archaeologist/Tribal Liaison Breelyn Van Fleet conducted site visits and monitored cultural sites on BLM-managed islands in Lake Vermilion, Black Duck
Arizona, Hassayampa FO
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Phoenix District celebrates two decades of partnership

Partnerships are essential to carrying out the work we do, day in and day out, in order to carry out the BLM's mission.
Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
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United States Wildland Fire Personnel Called to Assist with Australia Wildfires

The United States is sending 21 wildland fire personnel from the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S.
Eastern States
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Cheyboygan, Michigan

We all remember fi
Eastern States
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DHA Intern Becomes BLM Eastern States Land Law Examiner

Miles Davis is a West Virginia University graduate who started his journey with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Washington Office June 2018, as an GIS Specialist intern.
Alaska
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Community Winter Access Trails Reduce Cost & Risk for Isolated Alaskans

Orange juice for $19, a family pack of Oreos™ approaching $10, and a chunk of watermelon for $35 is an economic reality for people – mostly Alaska Natives  – living in communities within the N
Eastern States
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Cheyenne, Wyoming

Well, they say that Lettin' the cat outta the
Alaska
Ralph Eluska (BLM), Chad Padgett (BLM), Roy Nageak (BLM), Shelia Nakita (Bristol Bay Native Corporation), and Candy Grimes (BLM) at the BLM booth. Photo by M. Bolton (BLM)

[VIDEO] BLM Alaska State Director Chad Padgett reflects on AFN and Dingell Act implementation

The BLM Alaska team focused its visit to the Alaska Federation of Natives Conference this year on spreading awareness about the John D. Dingell, Jr.
National Office

Direct Hire Authority intern excels with the BLM Las Cruces District

National Office

Listening, learning and storytelling: A Pathways student’s first year

How many 22-year-old students have the social and emotional maturity to interview the governor; ranchers; county commissioners and sheriffs; rural fire chiefs and firefighters; local volunteer and