Spotlight
Celebrating Your Public Lands during “Made in America” Week
The Bureau of Land Management joins the Department of the Interior in celebrating “Made in America” Week. With responsibility for managing more than 10 percent of the nation’s land and 30 percent of its subsurface minerals, the BLM supports American-made goods and services in many ways.
Federal, State Officials Chart Next Steps in Sage-grouse Conservation
The BLM and states with sage-grouse habitat have begun drafting a report responding to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke's order to support partnerships in maintaining sage-grouse populations.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Statement on the End of the Monuments Review Public Comment Period
On Monday, July 10, the formal public comment period closed for the review of national monuments. More than 1.2 million comments were received on Regulations.gov and thousands more were received via traditional mail.
Zinke Signs Secretarial Order to Streamline Process for Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Permits
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today signed a secretarial order to tackle permitting backlogs and delays, identify solutions to improve the permitting process on federal lands, and to identify solutions to improve access to additional parcels of federal land that are appropriate for mineral development.
BLM Requests Input for Future Planning Efforts and Environmental Reviews
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is requesting ideas and input on how the agency can make its land use planning procedures and environmental reviews timelier and less costly, as well as ensure its responsiveness to local needs.
2017 Total Solar Eclipse
This summer, public lands will offer a unique recreational opportunity, when a total solar eclipse will cross the United States.
Quick Facts
Safety through Energy Independence
The BLM’s innovative energy programs enhance national energy security, support job growth, and promote free markets. We use an “all of the above” energy development approach that puts America first. Our approach to energy development supported more than 241,000 jobs in Fiscal Year 2016, and generated $65.7 billion in economic output.
Greatness through Shared Conservation
As stewards, we manage public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation through partnerships and respect for communities, as we pursue our multiple-use mission. As a result, our National Conservation Lands program now oversees 5,761 miles of national scenic and historic trails and 2,423 miles of wild and scenic rivers for the American people.
Supporting the American Worker
Our multiple-use mission is a powerful tool for unlocking development of modern energy infrastructure, active timber management, and commercial recreation on public lands that support local jobs. In fiscal year 2015, the BLM’s management of public lands supported 374,000 jobs and provided $88 billion in American economic output.
Respecting the American Family
The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, where we unlock opportunities for economic growth with respect for traditional uses, such as ranching, mining, logging, and energy development, as well as hunting and fishing. We want to ensure the American family maintains a strong connection to their public lands. In fact, more than 99 percent of BLM managed public lands are available for recreation, with no fee.
Securing America's Borders
Our agency promotes safety, security, and environmental protection of the almost 200 miles directly along the international boundary in New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Through partnerships, we have been fighting illegal smuggling and identifying transnational threats, all while promoting conservation efforts on these public lands. The result is a safe and secure environment for the public, employees, and public land users.
Preserving America's Cultural Resources
The BLM manages cultural and paleontological resources to benefit the public, ensuring the cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and scientific values are preserved, and the recreational and economic benefits are realized for today’s communities as well as future generations in compliance with Federal laws and regulations.
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America's public landscapes are healthy and productive. Learn more about how you can fully experience America the Beautiful.
2017 Total Solar Eclipse
Planning to watch this year's total solar eclipse? Public lands in Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming will offer prime viewing opportunities.
Careers
We facilitate opportunities for commercial, recreational and conservation activities on public lands. Find out how you can be part of the BLM team that's helping to support a stronger America.
Energy and Minerals
Learn more about our all-of-the-above approach to energy development that helps support local job creation and supports the America First Energy Plan.
Public Room
Want to dive deeper into our efforts to manage sustainable, working public lands? Our public room offers maps, reports, fact sheets and more.
E-Planning
Want to review and comment on BLM NEPA and planning projects? This site helps you search for projects by geographic location, project resource type, year, and other terms.
Volunteer
Partnerships and inclusion are vital to the BLM's work. Learn more about volunteer opportunities that contribute to sustainable, working public lands.
Planning
As stewards, we are always looking for ways to make public lands stronger and more productive. This site helps you learn, in detail, about our local public land management efforts.
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The BLM offers thousands of mountain biking trails that exist all over the nation—from backyard to backcountry.
Watch our new video about what we manage on behalf of all Americans.
