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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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Alaska, Arctic DO
BLM managed Ikpikpuk River gage. Photo courtesy of Brower Frantz , Utqiagvik resident and active user of the Ikpikpuk River gage data. Photo taken during fall 2023 hunting trip.

Repairing the Ikpikpuk River Gage

In February 2023 the Ikpikpuk River gage stopped streaming quality data, indicating an issue with the pressure transducers (i
National Office
Three people riding bikes on a gravel trail in a wooded area.

BLM announces 2024 fee-free days

During this holiday season of giving, the Bureau of Land Management presents the fee-free dates for 2024, which include a new fee-free day in honor of BLM’s birthday on J
Utah
Historical photo of Silver Reef mining town with China Town circled on the left of the photograph.

Silver Reef Mining Town: Preserving Chinatown is a community effort

Historically, Silver Reef was a mining town with many support ind
National Office
The winter sun shines over sagebrush and drifted snow

Sagebrush in winter

Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Tom Koerner)    
National Office, Oregon-Washington
A horse in a field of flowers with a mountain landscape in the back

Gin and Finley ride across America

“The first step to making things happen is to believe they are possible.” Finley, and his adventurous rider, Gin, recently completed a several-months long journe
Central California DO
Seymour Antelope was on-site to greet students as they received their Every Kid Outdoors passes.

BLM Central Coast Field Office delivers more than 5,000 Every Kid Outdoors passes to fourth graders in Monterey County

 
Utah, Moab FO
The team highlights tools they use to accomplish the tamarisk removal while keeping themselves and their co-workers safe. Their gloved hands hold chainsaws, folding saws, and lobbers.

Fueling restoration: BLM Utah's mission to reclaim Westwater Canyon

In Utah's Canyon Country District, a team led by the Bureau of Land Management's Fuels Program embarked on a four-day mission along the Colorado River to help restore a riparian ecosystem.  Th
Arizona, Colorado River DO
BLM Arizona cleaning pit

BLM Arizona and Dolan Springs community join forces for a holiday desert cleanup

The holiday season is a time to give back to the community.
Utah
Congressman Burgess Owens and Anayanci pose for a photo with her award.

A burning desire for service: BLM Utah fire employee recognized by Congressman for outstanding public service

The BLM Utah Fire family takes immense pride in commemorating the well-deserved recognition of an outstanding employee and a
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Everis J., left, and Khloe I., Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 10655 in Albuquerque, N.M., use a heating device to dry epoxy on a stalactite in McKittrick Cave near Carlsbad, N.M., Nov. 25. Everis spearheaded the cave restoration project to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award, one of the highest Girl Scout awards.

BLM teams up with Girl Scouts for cave restoration

Colorado, Northwest DO
A dirt path along vegetation.

Fuels reductions in northwest Colorado – Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds are protecting public lands

If you find yourself in northwest Colorado, you may come across some of BLM’s most popular wild horse herds, world-class recreation opportunities, and public lands as far as the eye can see. While these public lands are beautiful, they are also susceptible to catastrophic wildfires due to several years of drought, overpopulation from wild horses, and impacts from climate change.