Bureau of Land Management

The public lands we manage feature significant evidence of the 10,000 plus years of human prehistory and history in the western United States and Alaska. We work closely with Indigenous peoples and communities to identify the cultural values, religious beliefs, traditional practices, and legal rights that could be affected by actions on public lands. 📷 Sunset over the Upper Mokelumne watershed, Bureau of Land Management - California; Jesse Pluim.

In Southwest Idaho, we're partnering with state and federal agencies, as well as private landowners, on a project to reduce juniper trees and strengthen sagebrush habitat. If juniper is left on its own, it will outcompete native grasses and sagebrush that are critical to the health of sage-grouse and other species. Juniper also has dense wood that contains highly flammable oils that make fires burn hot and fast. 🎧 Learn more in our latest podcast episode ➡️ https://ow.ly/Ve7y50SUb8p.

Lighthouses have been a beacon of light providing safety and security for ships and boats at sea for hundreds of years. At the end of the 19th century, the United States had the most lighthouses of any nation. Now, you can still visit some of these lighthouses including Oregon's Yaquina Head! Yaquina Head Lighthouse was built in 1872 and is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon. The nightly vigil of watching the light is gone as are the resident keepers and their quarters, but the staff of Yaquina Head guides visitors through the lighthouse with tales of yesteryear. Explore ➡️ https://ow.ly/Xk4m50SQgLe. 📸 Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Alyssa Uhen #NationalLighthouseDay

Every year, a talented group of Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander high school and college students comes together at the Native Youth Climate Adaptation Leadership Congress. Hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and sponsored by federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, the Congress allows Indigenous youth to share their knowledge and experiences, build leadership skills, and develop Indigenous community solutions to address climate change. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ckfx50SNwvS. 📸Brooke Wheeler; Bureau of Land Management Arizona

Good news! We have acquired 3,200 acres of new public land throughout the Great Basin in northwest Nevada to the Pacific Coast in northern California. These efforts, supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund, aim to preserve critical habitats, enhance recreational access, and protect vital ecosystems for generations to come. 👏 Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/XCxR50SSrFI. 📷 Sunrise over Honey Lake in northeast California, as seen from the Bald Mountain Recreation Area, Bureau of Land Management - California; Stan Bales.

#FireJob! Does the fast-paced environment of wildland fire management thrill you? Join the Bureau of Land Management Arizona as a state fire management officer, where you'll strategically lead a dedicated team of wildland fire personnel across the state. 💰 Salary: $127,638 to $165,931 per year (a supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as long as funding is available). 📈 Pay scale and grade: GS-14 📍 This telework-eligible position is based in sunny Phoenix, with occasional travel to attend training, conferences, workshops, and field visits. ✈ Travel and relocation expenses will be reimbursed consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. 🔥 Sound exciting? Apply through August 19, 2024, on USAJobs: https://lnkd.in/gyGeyNWN 📸 Photo by Kress Sanders, BLM. Member of the Gila District's Safford Hand Crew.

Happy anniversary to the Great American Outdoors Act! 🎊 Today, all standard amenity recreation fees will be waived for visitors, including day-use fees. 🥳 This historic investment protects & sustains our public lands and helps ensure a safe and comfortable visit. Visit: https://ow.ly/rila50Pr32Y. Learn more about ongoing projects: https://ow.ly/CnQk50Pr330. 📸 Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic Byway; Brigette Waltermire, BLM #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct #GAOA

Slithering over to let you in on a little secret... There is another fee-free day this weekend! 🐍 On Sunday, August 4th, in honor of the fourth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, sites that charge recreation standard amenity fees will offer free admission to everyone. Find a location near you and see first-hand how this law is helping enrich the visitor experience: https://ow.ly/LUSg50SPeAs. 📷 A gopher snake slithers across a rocky surface; Bureau of Land Management - California, Jesse Pluim.

Not just anyone can do a double back salto tucked with a triple twist perfect enough to make it to the Olympics, but that's okay! We have our own events on your public lands! ✔️Hiking ✔️Canoeing ✔️Kayaking ✔️Rafting ✔️Camping ✔️Fishing What's your best event? As always, don't forget to Recreate Responsibly! Enjoy the beauty nature has to offer and leave no trace to keep it as magnificent as before you arrived. 📸 Kayaking at Ken's Lake near Moab, Bureau of Land Management - Utah; Eric Delphenich #Olympics

We partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a better habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker using prescribed fire. 🎧 Learn more in our latest podcast episode ➡️ https://ow.ly/SlYp50SMzLx. #WildlifeWednesday