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Celebrate Women’s History Month and your public lands with Women Who Hike!

Happy Women’s History Month! This March, we are sharing our favorite stories from Women Who Hike, a community of women who love to hike and explore public lands!

In celebration of the vital role of women in American history, we have invited Women Who Hike to highlight some of their hiking adventures on our My Public Lands Instagram.  Follow along each #WomenWednesday to read more about what this awesome community is doing to share their love of public lands!

You can follow Women Who Hike on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Learn more about Women’s History Month

Visit www.BLM.gov

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RECAP OF MYPUBLICLANDS INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER BY BLM Idaho!

Last week BLM Idaho shared a gorgeous set of colorful photos from beautiful Idaho!

Here we share a recap of the images from BLM Idaho. For more great ideas for exploring your public lands, follow BLM Idaho on Facebook and Twitter.

Next up, follow us on Instagram this week with shares from our friends at BLM Nevada!

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RECAP OF MYPUBLICLANDS INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER BY BLM Utah!

Last week BLM Utah showed off unique images of wildlife, extreme recreation and stunning landscapes!

Here we share a recap of the beautiful photos from BLM Utah. For more great ideas for exploring your public lands, follow BLM Utah on Facebook and Twitter.

Next up, follow us on Instagram this week with shares from our friends at BLM Idaho!

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Announcement: Land Use Plans Are More Responsive to Community Needs

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued an updated rule that will make its land use planning more accessible to the public, more responsive to the changing conditions on the public lands, and more efficient.

The BLM manages 10 percent of the nation’s land and 30 percent of its subsurface minerals. Federal law requires the BLM to develop land use plans, which are essential tools for balancing the many competing uses and values of the nation’s public lands.

“Under the current system, it takes an average of eight years for the BLM to finish a land use plan.  Too often, by the time we’ve completed a plan, community priorities have evolved and conditions on the ground have changed as well,” said BLM Director Neil Kornze.  “This update to our planning rule allows for a more streamlined process that also increases collaboration and transparency.”

The final rule recognizes the vital partnerships that exist between the BLM and tribal, state, and local governments by providing special opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.  The rule also enhances the consistency between the BLM’s land use plans and the plans of other governments.

Read the full press release to learn more about the updated plan.

The final Planning 2.0 rule can be accessed at www.blm.gov/plan2

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Get a Fresh Look of the new BLM.gov!

Public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management make for great places to get outside and do all kinds of recreation activities in spectacular places. Click HERE to learn all about recreation opportunities on your public lands.

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Celebrate your lands!

This year, the BLM is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), a federal law that provides direction for the BLM to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. 

Watch our new video about what we manage on behalf of all Americans and learn more at www.blm.gov! 

Video by Chad Douglas, BLM.

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Get the latest stories with our new e-newsletter!

Celebrate your lands with the latest stories from across the Bureau of Land Management! Subscribe to Your Public Lands, BLM’s E-Newsletter here!

This year, BLM celebrates two significant milestones: our 70th Birthday and the 40th Anniversary of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), a federal law that provides direction for the BLM to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Explore your lands and learn more about the Bureau of Land Management at blm.gov.

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Get a Fresh look of your lands in Oregon and Washington!

This week we continue our week-long @mypubliclands Instagram takeovers by BLM states across the country by traveling from California up the coast to Oregon and Washington!

BLM Oregon-Washington will introduce you to everything from lush rain forests to semi-arid landscapes that provide space for a wide variety of recreation, as well as habitat for a diverse array of fish and wildlife species. If you enjoy this view taken at San Juan Islands National Monument, you won’t want to miss their Instagram takeover! 

We love seeing photos from your public lands! Tag your favorite Instagram photos with @mypubliclands for our Sunday shares. For more great ideas for exploring your public lands, follow BLM Oregon-Washington on Facebook and Twitter.