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BLM Eastern States

The BLM manages scattered parcels of public land and 39 million subsurface acres in 31 states east of and bordering the Mississippi River. Through balanced stewardship, we sustain the health, diversity and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Spotlight News & Announcements

This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

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BLM seeks initial input for March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in four eastern states
Press Release
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BLM seeks input on proposed metallurgical coal leasing in Alabama
Announcement
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Interior slashes outdated energy regulations to boost economic growth on public lands
Press Release
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BLM seeks input for September 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Louisiana and Michigan
Press Release
A BLM pickup truck is parked in front of an oil jack in California
Interior streamlines oil and gas leasing to advance energy independence and economic growth
Press Release
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BLM, partners break ground on improvements at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
Press Release

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Eastern States Offices

Click on the offices to view contact information and the latest regional news.
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Click on the offices to view contact information and the latest regional news.
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Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area
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General Land Office Record of the Week
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Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

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Planning and NEPA

View our plans and NEPA documents in development
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Oil and Gas Leasing

The BLM Eastern States offers parcels for lease at regularly-scheduled quarterly sales
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Jackson Hotshots Crew

The Jackson Interagency Hotshots are the only Bureau of Land Management fire resource based east of the Mississippi River
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Mountain Biking

Stretching across more than 800 acres of public lands, Meadowood offers 6.6 miles of mountain biking trails
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Coal Data

These table provides information about each individual Lease by Application (LBA) or lease modification application (LMA)
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Hard Rock Mining

Surface lands within the jurisdiction of the BLM Eastern States are primarily acquired lands by the Federal Government and managed by other agencies
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