Golden sunrise in Panoche Hills during winter. Hilltops over 2,500 feet high offering scenic vistas of the lush San Joaquin Valley.

The Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to 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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Final environmental analysis of Coastal Plain leasing program released for sale mandated by Congress in 2017 Tax Act
Press Release
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Reclaiming mining’s legacy in Alaska’s Fortymile River
Blog Entry
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Interior Department Announces $375 Million for Recreation and Restoration Projects in Nevada and California
Press Release

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Quick Facts

As steward for much of America’s public lands, the BLM manages some of the nation’s most historic and scenic landscapes, as well as vast natural resources, for the benefit of all Americans.

245

Million acres of public lands managed

43K

Recreation jobs supported with over 374k jobs overall

30%

Approximate percentage of Nation's minerals managed

$1.2

Economic contributions from Geothermal, Wind & Solar in billions

Featured Places

Check out the sections below for recreation activities across your public lands

A view of a rock containing a petroglyph at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in New Mexico. Photo by BLM.
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
Visitors to the Bonneville Salt Flats in UT look over the Great Salt Lake. Photo by Bob Wick.
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
A road runs through Turney Hills in California with yellow flowers and brown grasses.Photo by BLM.
Tumey Hills, California
A hiker looks over San Pedro Riparian NCA with the sun shining across the landscape. Photo by Bob Wick.
San Pedro Riparian NCA, Arizona

Featured Topics

Explore some of our programs

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Priorities

Our mission and our priorities
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Recreation

BLM's recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation.
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Cultural Heritage

Experience history on your public lands
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Fish and Wildlife

BLM-managed fisheries and wildlife resources are an important part of our multiple-use mission.
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Fire and Aviation

BLM is considered a leader in wildland fire management efforts.
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Law Enforcement

Law enforcement plays an integral role in ensuring public safety and fulfilling our multiple use mission.
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Wild Horse and Burro

BLM manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands.
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National Conservation Lands

Primarily located in the West, the BLM’s National Conservation Lands represent some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes.
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Planning and NEPA

The BLM makes sure that its Resource Management Plans meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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