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| | BLM Honors Volunteers with 2012 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards |
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| | | BLM Director Bob Abbey and winners of the 2012 BLM National Volunteer Awards: Catherine Leonard; Dan Tangney representing East High School of Fortuna, California; Martha and Roland Mace; Pat Bruce; Marjorie and Craig Purdy; Martha Dickes; and David Hicks. |
| | | On May 24, 2012, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards to four individuals, three couples, one group, and one BLM employee for outstanding volunteer service or volunteer leadership on BLM-managed lands. BLM volunteers' hard work is important in helping the BLM fulfill its multiple-use mission. In Fiscal Year 2011 alone, more than 30,000 volunteers contributed over 1.2 million hours of their time in assisting the BLM. The award winners' efforts included trail repair, visitor services, habitat restoration, and many other duties. More>> |
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| | ![The Public Lands Foundation - "Continuing To Serve"](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120916061214im_/http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/Communications_Directorate.Par.21753.Image.-1.-1.1.gif)
| | ![From left to right: PLF volunteers and a BLM wildlife biologist on a monitoring project for the endangered southern Idaho ground squirrel, conducted in conjunction with Defenders of Wildlife](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120916061214im_/http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/Communications_Directorate.Par.95315.Image.327.246.1.gif)
| | | From left to right: PLF volunteers and a BLM wildlife biologist on a monitoring project for the endangered southern Idaho ground squirrel, conducted in conjunction with Defenders of Wildlife xml:namespace prefix = o /> |
| | | In 2006, BLM and the non-profit Public Lands Foundation (PLF) agreed to join forces to perform data collection in support of BLM decision-making. Many PLF members are retired BLM managers who are experienced in BLM-approved techniques for monitoring/inventorying wildlife habitat, vegetation communities, weed populations/ distribution, and riparian functionality. BLM Field Office resource specialists prescribe the methods, timing, and location of monitoring efforts, and provide transportation and training, as necessary, for PLF volunteers. Not only do PLF volunteers share their expertise with BLM managers, they also provide guidance to other volunteers. For reports on projects being conducted as part of this program, click here . |
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| ![Pursue Your Passion: "Volunteers For The Public Lands"](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120916061214im_/http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/Communications_Directorate.Par.44923.Image.475.50.1.gif) | | “Kids Care” for BLM’s South Spit Cooperative Management Area, Humboldt Bay, California
| | | | | | | | | On World Ocean Day 2008, young “Adopt-a-Beach” volunteers found a unique way to get their message across at California’s Humboldt Bay. The concept of a World Ocean Day was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. More>> |
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![Volunteer Opportunities](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120916061214im_/http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/Communications_Directorate.Par.54402.Image.475.50.1.gif) | |
BLM welcomes volunteers from all walks of life: whatever your interest, there's a volunteer opportunity to match. And what a great chance for families to come together with a purpose. Click here for information on specific volunteer openings.
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| | ![Bureau of Land Management - Resources](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120916061214im_/http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/Communications_Directorate.Par.64659.Image.-1.-1.1.gif) | | The Interior Federal Credit Union Wants YOU! | | | Click here to learn how BLM volunteers can receive a cash bonus—just for joining! | | | | | | | | | VOLUNTEERING FOR The PUBLIC LANDS JUST GOT MORE REWARDING | | | | | |
INTRODUCING THE AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL VOLUNTEER PASS Click here for details.
| | | | | | “BLM’s 2011 Volunteer Annual Report” | | | | | | Interested in knowing just how—and how much—volunteers contribute to BLM programs across the nation? Click here to view BLM’s latest Volunteer Annual Report.
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Everything you need to know to have a great volunteer experience with BLM. Click here for (1.6MB PDF) | | | |
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