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Three veterans, three paths to careers at the BLM

Story by Rachel Woita, Outdoor Recreation Planner, and Tyson Finnicum, Public Affairs Specialist. Photos courtesy of the State of Wyoming Trails Program.

This week's Record takes us to Little Rock, Arkansas, where the Little Rock Central High School was designated a National Historic Site on Nov. 6, 1998.

In the spring and fall, visitors from all over the world are drawn to Indian Creek in Bears Ears National Monument to experience its recreational opportunities, see archeological resources, and tak

With a father who is in charge of BLM mustangs as his job, Emma Lloyd has been exposed to more things equine than your typical kid.

In a world where it seems everything is digital, computed, and programmed, a trove of aerial images dating back decades are just beginning to prove their lasting value for federal land managers and the public.   Starting in the 1960’s and spanning into 2008, Bureau of Land Management Alaska pilots and aerial photographers documented Alaska’s vast landscape from airplanes, according to BLM Alaska Intelligence Imagery and Geospatial Analyst Chris Noyles. 

BLM Alaska Fire Service collaboration with U.S. Army allows transitioning soldiers to continue service to their country

Twenty-one years ago, Congress protected 428,000 acres of Steens Mountain, ensuring its status as one of the most special natural places in Oregon. 

Welcome to another Record of the Week!

Submitted by Karly DeMars, State Fire Planner, and Chris Barth, State Fire Mitigation & Education Specialist

When managed at sustainable levels and balanced with other species, wild horses and burros can contribute to thriving and healthy ecological systems on public lands. To achieve this balance, the BLM conducts periodic “gathers” to safely remove excess animals from overpopulated herds.