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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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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO

Students remove 300 pounds of invasive plants at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

Partnership with the Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy (JERFSA) at Jupiter High School, helps combat persistent invasive species at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area in Jupiter, Florida.
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California, California Desert DO

BLM Officers Stand Alone in Grueling U.S. Customs and Border Protection Horseback Course

When the dust settled on one of the most demanding wilderness horsemanship courses in federal law enforcement, only three riders remained—all of them Bureau of Land Management officers.
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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Stronger together: DOI fire engine boosts wildfire readiness in rural Arizona

For Colorado City Fire Department, Engine 1401 symbolizes expanded capability, stronger partnerships, and a renewed sense of readiness as wildfire season approaches.
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New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Oklahoma Field Office celebrates the certifications of five Petroleum Engineering Technicians

Each Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) who joins BLM is required to complete Oil and Gas Inspection Certification Training and become certified. In addition to heavy content in mathematics, there are six training modules that are two-weeks-long.
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Idaho

Footsteps That Built a Nation: Surveying the American West at 250

Surveying in the BLM Coeur d’Alene District is a challenging, hands-on process that involves retracing the paths of original surveyors across diverse and often rugged terrain, requiring both physical endurance and historical insight. Chris L. Johnson and the cadastral crew’s work not only maintains the integrity of American boundaries but also connects today’s surveyors to the nation’s founding principles, ensuring that the legacy of ordered liberty endures as the United States marks its 250th anniversary.
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Alaska, Montana-Dakotas

Commemorating 150 Years: The St. Patrick’s Day Fight Along the Powder River

On March 17, a diverse group of tribal members, local landowners, history enthusiasts, and community members gathered along the rolling hills near the Powder River in southern Powder River County, Montana. They came together to mark a solemn and significant anniversary: 150 years to the day since a battle that helped set in motion one of the most consequential conflicts in the history of the Northern Plains.
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Idaho

Rock Solid: Inside the World of Idaho’s BLM Geologists Holly Goggin and Aili Gordon

Together, these two geologists support responsible energy and mineral development, inform land use decisions, and help BLM Idaho balance resource access, protection, and long-term sustainability.
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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO

BLM Engages Future Leaders at Northwest Jackson IB Middle School Career Day

On March 3, 2026, representatives from the BLM joined a diverse group of professionals at the Northwest Jackson IB Middle School Career Day, in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO

Volunteers power public lands across the Colorado River District

Across western Arizona, volunteers keep public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management welcoming and well cared for.
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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO

Candlelight and Community: First‑Ever Concert Illuminates Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) glowed on March 6, as it hosted its first‑ever Candlelight Concert, an event presented by the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.
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Eastern States

Bringing the Past Forward: Jupiter History Day Festival at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

Despite the weather, the Jupiter History Day Festival turned out to be a day filled with positive energy, community spirit, and plenty of rain slickers.
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