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Erik Norelius poses for a photo outside of BLM Cheyenne WY office

Erik Norelius recognized with BLM Superior Service Award

Erik Norelius, Natural Resource Specialist at BLM Wyoming, received the Superior Service Award for exceptional achievements and contributions supporting the Department of the Interior's mission.
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A woman wearing waders and a baseball cap faces the camera and smiles while standing knee deep in the water near the riverbank. In the foreground are plants growing at the water’s edge and a white bucket used to gather crayfish. In the background, on the other side of the river, are green trees and brownish-green hills.

Protecting Lands and Communities: Shaila Pomaikai Catan

The 2025 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience." This story spotlights Shaila Pomaikai Catan, a Native Hawaiian and BLM wildland fire dispatcher.
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Teenager and adult firefighter hike up a hill with firefighting equipment.

BLM supports young, aspiring firefighters

BLM is paving the way for high school students to pursue careers in wildfire with a new education program. The combined classroom curriculum and field training make them eligible for BLM fire crew jobs upon graduation.
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Rhonda works at a computer, Rhonda smiles

Celebrating the administrative professionals of the Colorado River District

In the Colorado River District, the administrative support staff plays a vital role in ensuring that public lands remain efficiently managed and accessible for both employees and visitors.
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A woman in sunglasses stands facing the camera and smiling next to a sign with the BLM logo. The sign reads “Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.” Behind her, beyond an area of shrubland, are light brown and green mountains beneath a sky with large white clouds and patches of blue.

Overcoming challenges to move the BLM forward: Nikki Haskett

As the Bureau of Land Management commemorates Women’s History Month, it’s hard to think of a more inspiring story than Nikki Haskett’s. It’s also hard to think of anyone more dedicated to moving the Bureau forward, through teamwork, innovation, and staying true to the mission.
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A group of youth talking to BLM Utah geologists around a table.

Connecting Utah students to public lands careers

In partnership with Southern Utah University’s Geosciences Department and other local agencies, the BLM Utah attended a career exploration event for students interested in geoscience-related fields.
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