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Eastern States State Office

The BLM manages scattered parcels of public land and 39 million subsurface acres in 31 states east of and bordering the Mississippi River. Through balanced stewardship, we sustain the health, diversity and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Eastern States Specific Programs

The following is a list of BLM Eastern States specific program areas. For general program area information, please click on the BLM National Program areas tab at the top of the page.

Leadership

Mitchell Leverette

State Director

Leah Baker

Associate State Director

Kristen Peters

Deputy State Director, Communications

Anthony Bobo

Deputy State Director, Natural Resources

Dave Radford

Deputy State Director, Geospatial Services

Leigh Espy

Deputy State Director, Support Services

Offices

Latest News

January 23-25: Wild horse adoption event in Gainesville, Georgia Eastern States, Southeastern States DO  | 
BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sales in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi Eastern States, Northeastern States DO, Southeastern States DO  | 
November 14-16: Wild horse and burro event in New Iberia, Louisiana Eastern States, Southeastern States DO  | 
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming  | 
BLM seeks input for proposed vegetation treatments in Virginia and Maryland Eastern States, Northeastern States DO, Lower Potomac FO  | 

Contact

Mailing Address:
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Email: blm_es_inquiries@blm.gov
Phone: 703-558-7754
Fax: 703-558-2258
Hours:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST, M-F, except federal holidays.

TTY/Relay System

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Media Inquiries

BLM_ES_SO_912@blm.gov

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