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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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"Stolen" and arrow pointing to highlighted mammoth tusk on the counter behind a Science Center Instructor teaching kids

UPDATE: Man Sentenced For Mammoth Tusk Theft In Alaska

On April 11, 2019, Martin Thornley Elze, 52, of Anchorage, was sentenced to serve 33 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for the 2018 theft of a 100-pound mammoth tusk from Alaska’s Campbell Creek Science Center. Elze was also ordered to pay $8,385.82 in restitution to the science center.
Eastern States

Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, FL

Eastern States

Helena, Montana

The April 14, 20
Colorado, Southwest DO

4th Annual Ed Ruland Memorial Clean Up- Volunteer Opportunity

This Saturday, April 20, the 
Eastern States
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The Oklahoma Land Rush

Head back to the Wild West and learn about the Oklahoma Land Rush and the Dalton Gang!
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Innovative approach maximizes benefits of timber sale

Story by Kyle Johnson, Forester, Missoula Field Office
Montana-Dakotas

New Display features dinosaurs found on public lands

Story by Greg Liggett, Geologist (Paleontology), Montana/Dakotas State Office;Photos by Sarah Holm, Public Affairs Specialist, Montana/Dakotas State Office
Eastern States

Middle Island, Michigan

Colorado, Uncompahgre FO

Shining Example of Shared Stewardship for Public Lands

In the summer of 2018, Colorado was in an exceptional drought.
National Office
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BLM-California Special Agent Recognized for Investigative Excellence

On March 28, BLM-California Special Agent Brad Kent was recognized for his extraordinary commitment and dedication at the second annual Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice Award Ceremony held in San Diego.
Eastern States

Daniel Boone and the Settlement of Kentucky

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