A jeep is parked next to a tent on a desert landscape, with a mountain in the background and the setting sun turning the sky and clouds pink and blue.
A campsite in California's Riverside County.
  Credit:
BLM California

Ooh and aah over nature's beauty, not fireworks on BLM public lands this July 4

This Independence Day, let's make sure our celebrations help protect, not harm, our precious public lands.

The Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Spotlight News & Announcements

This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

Quick Facts

245

Million acres of public lands managed

43K

Recreation jobs supported with over 374k jobs overall

30%

Approximate percentage of Nation's minerals managed

$1.2

Economic contributions from Geothermal, Wind & Solar in billions