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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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Wyoming
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Restoring the land through plugging and partnerships: tackling orphaned wells in Wyoming

The BLM's onshore oil and gas program manages oil and natural gas extraction nationwide, bringing in billions of dollars to the U.S. Treasury from productive wells.
Podcast
Colorado
Betsy Chapoose talks with a group at Canyon Pintado in September 2023.

Growing a Culture of Co-stewardship with Betsy Chapoose of the Ute Indian Tribe

Betsy Chapoose has worked on many BLM projects as the Director of Cultural Rights and Protection for the Ute Indian Tribe. Years later the Ute Learning Garden still represents a successful co-stewardship effort.
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National Office
Native American children playing the puddles of water next to big mammals.

Native American storytelling brings our living lands to life

This Blog celebrates Native American Heritage Month and discusses the importance of Tribal engagement by the BLM.
Blog Entry
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO
Two men wearing face masks, kneel on their knees in front of a white van with a bighorn sheep.

Yuma Field Office saves the day for nearby helicopter-aided conservation effort

Recently, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife ran into a challenge that turned into an effective partnership with BLM Arizona, highlighting how well the two agencies can work together to achieve a common goal. 
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National Office, Utah
Rainbow over the Bonneville Salt Flats

Race to save the Bonneville Salt Flats

A unique coalition of BLM employees, academic researchers, and racing organizations came together to better understand this landscape and the processes that continue to shape and influence the Bonneville Salt Flats. 
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National Office
Alt Text: A photo showing several people snowshoeing and playing on a snow-covered hill dotted with juniper trees.

Public lands providing respite for caregivers

November is National Family Caregivers Month.
Blog Entry
National Office
a hiker stands atop a cliff overlooking a river

BLM issues call to restore our public lands

The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Restoration Blueprint that outlines the need for additional investment to restore public lands.
Podcast
Colorado
Group photo of field and district office staff with Ute THPOs.

BLM Colorado hosts biannual Ute Tribal Consultation meeting at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

This past month, BLM Colorado hosted their biannual Ute Tribal Consultation meeting at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument where district and field offices shared project updates with tribal representatives.
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National Office
A person stands next to a brown horse brading it's mane.

From the Open Range to the Las Vegas Lights Meet Cinder from South Steens

Whitney Campbell takes Cinder from wild horse to crowned Reserve Champion!
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Arizona, New Mexico
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BLM gives presentation at the 30th Meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting

The 30th meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting was hosted by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) from September 30 to October 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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National Office
A person in a blue shirt and blue skirt sits on top of a dark brown horse and a person in a blue shirt and black pants stands next to them.

True Grit: Whitney's Journey to BLM's Partner Hosted Mustang Challenge Event

Whitney Campbell's journey to the 2024 Mustang Challenge Las Vegas.
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