Wildlife Program Highlights

Stephens' Kangaroo Rat eating something in a small hole

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Unleashing the Science - BIL funding will benefit Stephens’ kangaroo rat and other species’ habitat in the California desert

The Department of the Interior recently announced a nearly $11 million dollar investment in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding for ecosystem restoration projects nationwide. The funding supports 29 landscape-scale restoration initiatives spanning 18 states. Some of these projects are managed by the BLM California Desert District, aimed at rehabilitating delicate ecosystems on BLM-managed lands.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

BLM biologists search Wild and Scenic Rivers in Oregon for three special species

Story by Jeanne Panfely, Public Affairs Officer. Photos by Jonas Parker, Hydrologist; and Lee Templeman, Wildlife Biological Technician. The first step in any habitat conservation...

A man is standing in a river holding a large fish and smiling. Next to him is a blue bucket.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The BLM announces their 2023 Conservation Award winners

Story and photos by Daryl Ratajczak, Wildlife Biologist, HQ 230 There is a wise old proverb that reads, “Give a person a fish and you...

A wood bison stands in a snowy landscape

Friday, April 14, 2023

Alaska Wood Bison Restoration project poised to build on decades of effort

Support alone wouldn’t return the wood bison to Alaska, the need to weave local knowledge with western science and several partners was required.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

BLM Las Cruces District and partners improve pronghorn habitat connectivity in New Mexico bootheel

Story by Rachel Burke, Wildlife Biologist, BLM Las Cruces District Office. Photos courtesy of New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana)...