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BLM, Bat Conservation International Monitor Bat Species on Lake Vermilion Islands

In 2025, the Northeastern States District Office teamed up with Bat Conservation International to acoustically monitor for threatened and endangered bat species in Lake Vermilion, Minnesota.
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A close-up photograph of a bat in flight at dusk, illuminated by a camera flash against a dark background. The bat’s pale fur and translucent wings are clearly visible, with delicate veins and pinkish wing bones highlighted by the light. The bat is captured mid-flight with its wings fully extended, while blurred cliffs and distant mountains form a faint backdrop beneath the evening sky.

Rose Guano Cave Important Stop for Migrating Bats on BLM-Managed Public Lands in Nevada

While the Rose Guano Cave may appear to be just another rocky feature from the highway, it plays a vital role in the health of Nevada's ecosystems and agricultural communities thanks to bats.
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Celebrating 30 Years of California Condor Recovery at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

BLM Arizona marked a milestone on National Public Lands Day with the 30th anniversary California Condor Release at the Condor Viewing Site in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona.
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Seymour the Antelope kneels to greet children during Kemmerer Outdoor Discovery Day at Triangle Park with blue skies and green grass

Fossils, furs and a few sparks at Kemmerer Outdoor Discovery Day

The U.S. Forest Service hosted the fifth annual event at Triangle Park with help from the BLM and other partners. This was the Kemmerer Field Office’s fourth year participating. Staff brought two tents and two tables filled with local wildlife specimens, fossils and objects that children could examine up close.
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Signs of Collaboration: Protecting Tortoises on Arizona Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management and partners used science, data, and staff expertise to identify locations where signage can help protect desert tortoises while supporting responsible, motorized recreation.
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BLM Arizona and Arizona Association of Conservation Districts: A Model Partnership for Landscape Conservation

For more than 15 years, the BLM’s Arizona State Office and the Arizona Association of Conservation Districts built a robust partnership, improving conservation efforts across Arizona’s diverse rangelands.
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