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U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Search form Search using USASearch HOME Visit Camping Climbing E-Bikes Hiking Hunting, Fishing & Shooting Mountain Biking Off-Highway Vehicles Maps About Leadership History of the BLM Organization Chart How We Manage Budget What We Manage Our Mission Laws and Regulations FOIA Data Learn Every Kid Outdoors Kids Teachers Outdoor Ethics Interpretive Centers Science in BLM BLM Library National Training Center Services Tribal Consultation Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution Contracting Forms Land Records National Operations Center Financial Assistance and Grants Geospatial Get Involved Resource Advisory Councils Partnerships Volunteers Artist in Residence Internships Programs Planning and NEPA Energy and Minerals National Conservation Lands Recreation and Visitor Services Wild Horse and Burro Lands, Realty and Cadastral Survey Law Enforcement Fire and Aviation Public Safety Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife States Contact Us National Office Alaska Arizona California Colorado Eastern States Idaho Montana-Dakotas Nevada New Mexico Oregon-Washington Utah Wyoming National: Homepage Rotator: Fire heroimage_GooseCreekUASflight.jpg Fire and Aviation BLM Fire and Aviation manages rangeland fires with the latest technology. Hero_ROW_CA_Desktop.jpg Energy Independence The BLM supports an all-of-the-above energy plan, which includes traditional and renewable energy resources. heroimage_NewFencingSodaFire.jpg Fire Management The BLM coordinates support with partners to fight rangeland fires. Hero_Firefighters_OR_Desktop.jpg Good Neighbors The BLM strives to a be good neighbor in the communities we serve. Spotlight Quick Facts Popular Links Spotlight Read more news Learn More about the BLM Headquarters Move West The BLM is relocating its headquarters functions and other supporting offices to the American West. Moving the people who make critical decisions about the lands and programs we manage will help provide a greater on-the-ground understanding and will also foster better partnerships with communities and organizations there. BLM and Forest Service Announce 2020 Grazing Fees The Federal grazing fee for 2020 will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the USDA Forest Service. BLM seeks nominations for 2020 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards The BLM is seeking nominations for the 2020 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards. These awards, presented annually, showcase some of the finest examples of responsible mineral resource development. Bureau of Land Management Seeks Help Increasing Access to Public Lands As part of its efforts to implement the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public assistance in identifying lands managed by the agency on which the public is allowed to hunt, fish, or use the land for other recreational purposes, but to which there is no legal public access or where access is significantly restricted. United States Sends Additional Fire Crews to Australian Bushfire Response Boise, Idaho - As wildfires continue to burn in Australia, the United States is sending additional U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) wildfire personnel to assist with ongoing bushfire suppression efforts in Australia Interior approves Record of Decision for Keystone XL Pipeline U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today signed a Record of Decision that allows the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to offer a right-of-way grant to TC Energy for a term of 30 years, allowing for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline across 44 miles of federally managed lands in Montana. 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. Popular Links Visit Us Find your next adventure on BLM-managed public lands. Experience the opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, OHV, boating, hunting, horseback riding, climbing, and more. Our Stories Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more. Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved. Careers 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 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. Read more about our local public land management efforts. 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