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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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Popping their inflatable neck pouches looks physically demanding. They are typically winding down about an hour after sunrise.

One for 350

The nearly 67 million acres of sagebrush habitat on BLM-managed public lands are home to more than 350 species of animals, insects and plants.
California, California Desert DO
El Centro Park Rangers from left to right- Normandie Landeros, Arturo Casarez, Adrian Hernandez, Damian Montano

El Centro Field Office Restoration Team protects Peirson’s milk-vetch in Imperial Sand Dunes

Story by: Julia Mogen, BLM California Desert District Public Affairs Specialist Photos by: Camilo Gonzalez, BLM El Centro Field Office Acting Assistant Field Manager for Recreation
Idaho, Cottonwood FO
A raft full of cadets begin their search for litter in the Clearwater River (Photo credit: Rebecca Urbanczyk)

BLM Cottonwood and Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy Spruce Up the Clearwater River

National Office
A male Greater sage-grouse displays to attract female attention

Rites of Spring

For much of the year, greater sage-grouse stay out of sight under the cover of sagebrush and native grasses that also serve as their food.
Utah
Nick Howell and Shawn Peterson of Color Paria Fuels Team stand with members of the Wildland Fire Mitigation Award Committee.

BLM Utah’s Color Country and Paria River Districts recognized with Wildfire Mitigation Award

In a notable recognition of their significant contributions to wildfire risk reduction, the Bureau of Land Management's Color Country and Paria River Districts Fuels Team (CPD Fuels Team) in southw
National Office
2024-03 Developmental Disability Awareness Month-Wildwood Recreation Site OR

Welcoming active minds and active bodies on public lands

Using a bit of imagination and a sense of adventure, what will you explore next? 
Idaho, Salmon FO
Sacajawea statue. Photo credit: BLM

Women's History Month: Sacajawea

National Office
Photo shows a headshot portrait of Rugwell.

From hometown girl to hometown boss: Mary Jo Rugwell’s career shows power of hard work, courage, and putting people first

Mary Jo Rugwell didn’t get the memo.
California, California Desert DO
Close-up of desert tortoise in burrow

Desert tortoises enjoying new home in the Colorado Desert

Story and photos by Alexandra Studd-Sojka. Wildlife Biologist and Kate Miyamoto, Public Affairs Specialist 
Arizona
Hebin Lin, who is wearing a brimmed hat and sunglasses, smiles in front of Pecos National Park in New Mexico.

Sun Zone Socioeconomic Specialist Hebin Lin blends natural and social sciences

Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management has a socioeconomics program? During Women’s History Month, BLM Arizona is celebrating Dr. Hebin Lin, a socioeconomic specialist who powers the socioeconomics program in the Bureau of Land Management’s Sun Zone, which includes not just Arizona, but also New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
Arizona
Michelle Meece, BLM Arizona land surveyor

From nursing major to land surveyor: Michelle Meece’s chance opportunity

During National Surveyors Week, the Bureau of Land Management is highlighting surveyors who continue to carry out one of the oldest and most fundamental functions of the U.S. government.