The BLM manages more land – 256 million surface acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, and cultural resources on the public lands. In 2021, join us in celebrating our 75th anniversary! Learn more: https://www.blm.gov/about/history/75th-anniversary. #ReImaginePublicLands #PublicLands75
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Did you know....Nearly nine out of ten wildfires are human caused and can be prevented. We all play a valuable role in preventing wildfires. Check out these tips to help you #RecreateResponsibly and stay safe! Learn more: https://ow.ly/QFbq50SuOwe.
From all of us at the Bureau of Land Management, wishing you a fun and safe Independence Day! ✅ Recreate Responsibly: Help prevent wildfires➡️ https://ow.ly/pBVO50StgoI. ✅ Fireworks are prohibited on public lands. ✅ Check fire restrictions near you ➡️ https://ow.ly/7zIP50Stgej. 📸 Snake River, BLM Idaho; Jim Shane
Will you be spending the Fourth of July on public lands? With so many amazing places to choose from, you'll find something for everyone! Take the time to relax and enjoy time with the family and always #RecreateResponsibly. ✔️ Help prevent human-caused wildfires and follow current fire restrictions. Remember - fireworks are prohibited on public lands. ✔️ Plan ahead. Make sure locations are open by visiting https://ow.ly/8rPL50St20o or contacting the local BLM office. ✔️ Bring everything you need, including water, food, sun protection and other supplies. ✔️ Leave No Trace ✔️ “Pack it in, pack it out” Learn More ➡️ https://ow.ly/90Ij50Stf3e. 📸: Upper Missouri Wild and Scenic River, BLM Montana/Dakotas; Bob Wick #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly
National Wildland Firefighter Day is July 2, but we appreciate you every day! For the firefighters and support personnel who work long hours and then rise up and do it day after day, we thank you for your service and dedication in protecting our communities and precious natural resources. 👏💗👩🚒 #WildlandFirefighterDay #ItTakesAllOfUs
Hoodoo you think you are Mr. Big Stone?! 🎶 Step into a place where time and natural elements have etched a fantasy world of strange rock formations at New Mexico's Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. Translated from the Navajo language, Bisti (Bis-tie) means "a large area of shale hills" and De-Na-Zin (Deh-nah-zin) means "cranes." "This unique geological place should be enjoyed and protected by everyone in our community" - Jim Grindley (Geologist/Photographer/Rock Climber) 📸 Jim Grindley
“Even if we’re alone in nature, we’re not alone. Nature is a great listener and teacher. When I return from mountain climbing, I’m better for it. I show up better for the community.” - Senior Special Agent Andrew Prys, BLM Law Enforcement Wellness Coordinator Law enforcement officers, military Veterans, first responders, and others in high-stress occupations experience higher rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness as these jobs are more likely to cross paths with trauma. In the case of BLM law enforcement, an added stressor comes from the fact that officers often work alone in remote areas where backup is hours away. Learn more about how public lands and resources can help ease trauma: https://ow.ly/yzHo50SrZ0F. #PTSDAwarenessMonth
Summer is here! Ready for family fun in the sun? 😎🌄🏕️🛶 Whether you're into hiking, biking, fishing, or camping, your public lands are here for you! Thank you the Ophalen family for sharing your family adventures with us! ❤️ 📸 Trona Pinnacles (California), Buckskin Gulch (Utah), White Pocket (Arizona); Courtesy of Kate Ophalen #GreatOutdoorsMonth
Our public lands are as diverse as the people who visit them. These are places where everyone can feel welcome, enjoy nature, and feel safe and supported in the outdoors. Together, we can build an inclusive outdoors where everyone has a voice, a role, and a sense of belonging on our shared lands. 🌈 📷 BLM photos Red: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area Orange: A joshua tree silhouetted against the sunset Yellow: A yellow wildflower Green: A green lizard sunning itself on a leaf Blue: Blue sky over the Bonneville Salt Flats Indigo: A steller's jay perches on a branch Violet: Purple lupine #PrideMonth #GreatOutdoorsMonth
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein Bureau of Land Management - New Mexico recently partnered with Wilderness Inquiry to host more than 300 youth from across New Mexico to explore the waves of Cochiti Lake while learning about water safety and environmental education! The Canoemobile program meets youth and families in the communities where they live and provides opportunities to explore nature close to home. This is a great foundation for everyone to safely and positively experience the outdoors. #NationalCanoeDay #CanoeMobile
My kids emptying their shoes when we get home from the beach.....😆 Just off Route 66 in southeastern California lies an untouched wilderness of rugged mountains, spectacular sand dunes and some of the best stargazing in the country. Know Before You Go: This area is accessible year-round, but summer temperatures can soar to 120°F. So if you're planning to visit, winter and spring are your best bets. 📸 Cadiz Dunes; Jesse Pluim, BLM #TravelTuesday