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Historic Umtanum Suspension Bridge wins international footbridge award

The century-old-plus Umtanum Suspension Bridge, which links visitors to the rugged beauty of Washington’s Yakima River Canyon, has earned international recognition at the 2025 Footbridge Awards in Chur, Switzerland.
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Two people in safety vests stand on a sandy site with heavy machinery and a lighthouse in the background.

Strengthening Shorelines, Sustaining Community at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

Staff at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA hosted Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor and Eastern States State Director Mitch Leverette for a tour highlighting progress on the Shoreline Stabilization Project. 
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The Great American Outdoors Act: Five years of transforming public lands

Since its passage on Aug. 4, 2020, the landmark Great American Outdoors Act has provided significant resources to improve public lands and waters for the benefit of visitors and local communities nationwide.
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Tread responsibly and enjoy your public lands

Volunteer projects during popular Easter Jeep Safari result in delineated routes, protection of natural resources and improvement trails through the installation of 1200 feet of buck-and-rail fencing — eliminating confusion at obstacles or parking, staging and air-down areas.
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BLM Employees and Permittee Honored for Quick Action to Prevent Potential Dam Failure

BLM Montana/Dakotas recognized North Central Montana District employees and a grazing permittee Aug. 16 for their actions to prevent a potential dam failure during the unusually high-flow spring runoff season in 2023.
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Photo of BLM Deputy Director for State Operations Karen Kelleher speaking with guest. Photo by Salah Ahmed, BLM.

Celebrating the Headwaters Forest Reserve’s 25th Anniversary Event

Eric Hollenbeck, a nationally renowned woodworking craftsman and lifelong resident of the California North Coast, was a featured presenter in a storytelling event at the Headwaters Education Center.
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