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National Office, Alaska
Panoramic view of Fortymile Wild and Scenic River segment in Alaska

Six Things to Know About MLRS Release 4.0 (Incorporating Remaining Alaska Cases)

Mineral & Land Records System (MLRS) Release 4.0 is now live, incorporating remaining Alaska cases into MLRS and completing a single, nationally integrated mineral and land records system for the BLM.
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Arizona
Ranger Puckett patrols the border on a four-wheeler

Honoring Brian Puckett, law enforcement ranger, for National First Responders Day

Celebrating National First Responders Day with a closeup on Brian Puckett, law enforcement ranger at the Yuma Field Office.
Blog Entry
Central Yukon FO
Team of researchers floating on the South Fork River

Stewarding lands along the South Fork Koyukuk River - Central Yukon Field Office’s Multidisciplinary Team Float Trip

This summer, specialists from the Central Yukon Field Office geared up in mid-July for a six-day float trip conducting inventory on lands along the South Fork Koyukuk River in the remote backcountry of Interior Alaska.
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Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

Sand Wash Basin HMA 2024

2024 update for Sand Wash Basin HMA
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Arizona, Phoenix DO, Fire Center
two people shake hands in front of a yellow fire engine. One person hands keys to the other.

BLM Phoenix District strengthens local wildfire response with engine transfer to rural fire partner

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District transferred a Type 6 wildland fire engine to one of its wildland firefighting partners in Yavapai County.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO
Kaitlin in the foreground with campsite behind her from boat.

Special Emphasis Program Manager Kaitlin Schnabel celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month by contributing to a better workplace for all employees

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Bureau of Land Management highlights the contributions of Kaitlin Schnabel's journey into public service and the personal contributions she has made.
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Fire Center
Caucasian man crouches next to burned shrub

How to Investigate a Wildland Fire

How do we know what caused a wildfire? Sometimes fire causes officially remain undetermined and/or officially under investigation for a long time. What is happening behind the scenes?
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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO
Four people wearing gloves and hardhats stand and kneel around a tree they are about to cut down.

Felling trees for fish habitat

Staff directionally felled encroaching conifers into a creek near Lander, Wyoming, to mimic natural log jams and provide structure to the stream channel. This will improve the habitat for fish, beaver and other wildlife.
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Arizona, Gila DO
a grove of trees in a sunset

Sentinel Landscapes initiative in Arizona brings agencies and landowners together on common goals

The Sky Islands of southeastern Arizona are a bowl-like natural feature that blocks out many electromagnetic signals.
Podcast
Colorado
palisade wsa with river in foreground mesa in background

BLM seeks nominations for nine regional Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils. The Councils provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on local public land use planning and management within designated geographic areas. 
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Wyoming
FERC Seminoe Pumped Storage Project site visit

FERC wraps up public scoping meetings and onsite tour for Seminoe Pumped Storage Project

FERC held public scoping meetings and an onsite tour for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project on Sept. 24-25, 2024. The project, in collaboration with BLM, could power 317,860 homes annually, advancing Wyoming's clean energy goals.
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