Science
A BLM Natural Resource Specialist prepares an herbarium voucher of Joe Pye weed, carefully arranging the roots of the plant. She lays it on top of cardboard as a river can be seen flowing behind her with green trees on both sides of that river

Northeastern States District adds to Seeds of Success and Smithsonian collection

Recently, BLM Eastern States Northeastern States District Natural Resource Specialist Nikki Carter and Chris Woolridge of the Chicago Botanic Garden kayaked across the Milwaukee River to reach a BLM-managed island in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Read More
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.
Read More
People sitting a various tables looking at a large screen while listening to a presenter

BLM gives presentation at the 30th Meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting

The 30th meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting was hosted by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) from September 30 to October 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Read More
Group of people sit around a table looking at Dr. Jane Lubchenco, located in a large room.

BLM contributes to White House Frontiers of Benefit-Cost Analysis

In May 2024, the White House National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Frontiers of Benefit-Cost Analysis Ecosystem Services Interagency Working Group convened an in-person workshop.
Read More
Herd of elk

Video: Reimagining restoration in the San Luis Valley

An infusion of funding is providing a cascade effect of victories for the people, economy, and environment of Colorado's San Luis Valley.
Read More
BLM staff with air quality moniter

Air Quality Monitoring in Alaska: BLM and Alaska DEC add three new monitoring systems to state’s pollution measurement network

In partnership with the State of Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), the BLM is pleased to announce the implementation of two new air quality monitoring systems on BLM Alaska-managed public lands.
Read More

Most Recent Stories