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.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Northwest Oregon District conducts habitat improvement project at Mill Creek

Story by Sarah Bennett, Public Affairs Officer. Photos by BLM and Jonas Parker, Hydrologist. Why did the cat cross the river? Or perhaps the question...

Sage-grouse fly in the air with a snowy mountain in the background.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Working Winter: a sage-grouse story in pictures

The close relationship between greater sage-grouse and their sagebrush habitat is most evident in winter.

Natural pools surrounded by rocks and brown grass

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Socorro Field Office and partners complete La Caja Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project

Story and photos by Carlos Madril, Wildlife Biologist On July 16, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico Socorro Field Office (SFO) teamed up...

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

BLM and wild horse advocacy group improve habitat for all creatures

Story and photos by Sarah Beckwith, Wind River/Bighorn Basin District public affairs specialist An unlikely partnership between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and a...