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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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Arizona
Wildfire prevention experts and Smokey Bear at an event Sunset Point Rest Area. It is a partly cloudy day.

With summer around the corner, BLM Arizona and partners share tips for preventing roadside fires during rest area events

Are you planning to hit the road this summer to beat the heat? With a hot and dry summer around the corner, it is important for travelers to do their part to prevent wildfires along Arizona's highways and roadways.
Arizona
Collage of two geologists

Geologists rock at the Bureau of Land Management Arizona

For Geologists Day, join us in celebrating BLM Arizona geologists who study the processes that shaped the public lands long ago and continue to shape them today.
New Mexico, Farmington FO
A photo of several pronghorn in the foreground, with flat lands and a blue sky in the background.

BLM helps conduct groundbreaking research on wildlife and solar development

The Bureau of Land Management, Farmington Field Office, is part
National Office
Popping their inflatable neck pouches looks physically demanding. They are typically winding down about an hour after sunrise.

One for 350

The nearly 67 million acres of sagebrush habitat on BLM-managed public lands are home to more than 350 species of animals, insects and plants.
California, California Desert DO
El Centro Park Rangers from left to right- Normandie Landeros, Arturo Casarez, Adrian Hernandez, Damian Montano

El Centro Field Office Restoration Team protects Peirson’s milk-vetch in Imperial Sand Dunes

Story by: Julia Mogen, BLM California Desert District Public Affairs Specialist Photos by: Camilo Gonzalez, BLM El Centro Field Office Acting Assistant Field Manager for Recreation
National Office
A male Greater sage-grouse displays to attract female attention

Rites of Spring

For much of the year, greater sage-grouse stay out of sight under the cover of sagebrush and native grasses that also serve as their food.
Idaho, Cottonwood FO
A raft full of cadets begin their search for litter in the Clearwater River (Photo credit: Rebecca Urbanczyk)

BLM Cottonwood and Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy Spruce Up the Clearwater River

National Office
2024-03 Developmental Disability Awareness Month-Wildwood Recreation Site OR

Welcoming active minds and active bodies on public lands

Using a bit of imagination and a sense of adventure, what will you explore next? 
Utah
Nick Howell and Shawn Peterson of Color Paria Fuels Team stand with members of the Wildland Fire Mitigation Award Committee.

BLM Utah’s Color Country and Paria River Districts recognized with Wildfire Mitigation Award

In a notable recognition of their significant contributions to wildfire risk reduction, the Bureau of Land Management's Color Country and Paria River Districts Fuels Team (CPD Fuels Team) in southw
Idaho, Salmon FO
Sacajawea statue. Photo credit: BLM

Women's History Month: Sacajawea

National Office
Photo shows a headshot portrait of Rugwell.

From hometown girl to hometown boss: Mary Jo Rugwell’s career shows power of hard work, courage, and putting people first

Mary Jo Rugwell didn’t get the memo.