May 23The BLM cares for all kinds of public land resources, including invaluable onesBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist The Bureau of Land Management oversees all kinds of resources on public lands, including those resources that are difficult to define in economic terms. These “nonmarket benefits” reflect the value that the public gets from access to and preservation of our nation’s natural, scenic…Bureau Of Land Management2 min readBureau Of Land Management2 min read
May 1Partnerships carry vast benefits for the BLM’s workBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist The BLM has long depended on working with others — through partnerships — to enhance public lands and to carry out its multiple-use mission. Meaningful engagement with diverse partners helps ensure that management decisions and efforts reflect the interests of affected communities. …Public Lands2 min readPublic Lands2 min read
Apr 6Wild horse and burro adoptions remain important programs for the BLMBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist The Bureau of Land Management manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands across 10 Western states as part of its mission to oversee public lands for various uses. This work includes adoption programs, which have placed more…Wild Horses2 min readWild Horses2 min read
Mar 9Stewardship drives the BLM’s approach to managing vast areas of public landBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist Vast areas of public land are entrusted to the Bureau of Land Management for stewardship conducted by 10,000 employees. This includes more than 245 million acres of public land (one in every ten acres of the nation’s land surface), located primarily in 12 western…Public Lands2 min readPublic Lands2 min read
Mar 2Public lands are responsive to the increased demand for renewable energyBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist Significant portions of BLM public lands have excellent solar, wind and geothermal energy potential, and the BLM works to provide proper siting for environmentally sound development of renewable energy on public lands. This is an unbeatable combination for companies looking to unlock the energy…Bureau Of Land Management2 min readBureau Of Land Management2 min read
Feb 23Outdoor adventure seekers on public lands generate economic benefitsBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist Visitors to BLM-managed public lands enjoy countless types of outdoor adventure — participating in activities as widely varied as camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, whitewater rafting, hang-gliding, off-highway vehicle driving, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, all types of winter…Recreation3 min readRecreation3 min read
Nov 21, 2022During Native American Heritage Month, a Recognition of Indigenous Connections to the LandBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist Knowledge is most valuable when passed on and used to improve our world. …Native Americans4 min readNative Americans4 min read
Oct 19, 2022Since its passage in 1976, FLPMA has helped the BLM meet the momentBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist The Federal Land Policy and Management Act, or FLPMA, acts as the Bureau of Land Management’s operating system to manage more than 245 million acres of public land and 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. …History3 min readHistory3 min read
Sep 15, 2022Celebrating an enduring resource and an unfiltered view of natureBy Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist In 1956, a conservationist wrote the initial draft of legislation that would have Congress designate wilderness areas. The author died four months before the bill became law. His name was Howard Zahniser. …Wilderness4 min readWilderness4 min read
May 17, 2022Drawing lightning and inspiration in southeastern OregonStory and photos by Derrick Henry, Public Affairs Specialist Hiram E. Leslie lay suffering in what was then called Dugout Gulch by everyone in southeastern Oregon. Lightning had reached out and touched the accused cattle rustler after he had declared his innocence to friends. “If I’m guilty of stealing my…Bureau Of Land Management5 min readBureau Of Land Management5 min read
