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National Office
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Expanding connectivity, safeguarding infrastructure

Ensuring that every American has access to reliable high-speed internet service and enhancing the reliability, security and resiliency of the electric power grid are important priorities of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which President Joe Biden signed into law in November 2021.
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Color Country DO
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Rural Fire Readiness: Parowan Fire Department Fire Engine Transfer

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Eastern States
Goblin Valley State Park

Goblin Valley State Park

Spooky Season may be over, but we're still celebrating by traveling to Goblin Valley State Park!
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Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO
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BLM Arizona and partner unveil interpretive display during NPLD celebration

BLM Arizona celebrated National Public Lands Day at the Waterman Restoration Site in the Ironwood Forest National Monument with partners and more than 50 members of the public. 
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Northeastern States DO
BLM partners with Wilderness Inquiry to bring outdoor classrooms back to Milwaukee

BLM partners with Wilderness Inquiry to bring outdoor classrooms back to Milwaukee

From Aug. 15-18, BLM Eastern States Northeastern States District staff participated in Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Montana-Dakotas
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Teaching While Doing - Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes Workshop: Building Partnerships and Technical Capacity to Improve Riverscape Health

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Montana-Dakotas
Five people standing in a large creek cleaning out debris. One person stands on the bank to help take debris.

Teaching While Doing - Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes Workshop: Building Partnerships and Technical Capacity to Improve Riverscape Health

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Eastern States
Leadville, Colorado

Leadville, Colorado

This week, the team travels to Leadville, Colorado! Here, we learn about the city's history and look at a survey plat approved by Surveyor General William L. Campbell!
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New Mexico, Oklahoma FO, Amarillo FO
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Don’t mess with Texas: Looters on BLM-managed land learn the hard way

Story by Cynthia Herhahn, BLM Federal Preservation Officer; Katie Hill, Archaeologist, Socorro Field Office; Michael Merritt, Archaeologist, Socorro Field Office; and Crystal Cowan, BLM Public
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New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO
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Socorro Field Office invites high school students to experience rock climbing on public lands

Story by Nathan Wagliardo, archaeologist intern. Photos by Nathan Wagliardo and courtesy of Merissa Tafoya-Chavez.
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Wyoming
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BLM Wyoming cracks down on wire burning on public lands

Story by Azure Hall, Public Affairs Specialist. Photos by Special Agent Tom Hill.
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