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You are listening to On the Ground, a conversational podcast where we talk to the various scientists, firefighters, land managers, and all around fascinating people at the Bureau of Land Management. Join us as we talk about conservation, recreation, and commercial uses for your public lands.

Episodes

National Office
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Three past officials reflect on the National Landscape Conservation System

In 2000, Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt authorized the creation of the National Landscape Conservation System, the BLM's official directorate for managing National Conservation Lands.
National Office
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BLM looks back on more than 50 years of managing conservation areas

In 2025, the Bureau of Land Management will celebrate 25 years since the creation of the National Landscape Conservation System in 2000.
Utah
The Johnstons

Utah couple exemplifies the enthusiasm and dedication of BLM's many volunteers

In this holiday season of giving, the BLM sincerely thanks the many thousands of volunteers who have freely given their time and efforts to care for public lands.
Wyoming
oil rig

Restoring the land through plugging and partnerships: tackling orphaned wells in Wyoming

The BLM's onshore oil and gas program manages oil and natural gas extraction nationwide, bringing in billions of dollars to the U.S. Treasury from productive wells.
National Office
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BLM issues call to restore our public lands

The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Restoration Blueprint that outlines the need for additional investment to restore public lands.
National Office, Montana-Dakotas
hikers on a mountain side

Podcast: Partnership fills skills gaps and creates conversations in Montana

In 2023, BLM announced an interagency agreement with the Intermountain West Joint Venture to improve sagebrush ecosystems.
Arizona, Gila DO
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Sentinel Landscapes initiative in Arizona brings agencies and landowners together on common goals

The Sky Islands of southeastern Arizona are a bowl-like natural feature that blocks out many electromagnetic signals.
Nevada, Elko DO
A view of a mountain over a snow-covered rangeland

Elko, Nevada residents rally to create new non-motorized trail system

Between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada, a group of residents and recreation enthusiasts from the Elko Trail Systems Initiative (ETSI) is working with BLM's Tuscarora Field Office to create a new non
Utah, Color Country DO
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New Iron Hills Trail System segment in Utah receives a critical investment of funds and partners

BLM-Utah's Color Country District received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to expand its network of recreation trails at Iron Hills near Cedar City, Utah.
National Office, Alaska
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BLM uses acoustic bird monitoring to learn more about bank swallows in Alaska

Along the Dalton Highway in Alaska, BLM spends its first field season using acoustic bird monitoring to learn more about bank swallows and their nesting habits.

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