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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Find your next adventure on BLM-managed public lands. Experience the opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, OHV, boating, hunting, horseback riding, climbing, and more.

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.

Find out how you can be part of the BLM team that's helping to support a stronger America.

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.

Want to dive deeper into our efforts to manage sustainable, working public lands?  Our public room offers maps, reports, fact sheets and more.

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.

Partnerships and inclusion are vital to the BLM's work.  Learn more about volunteer opportunities that contribute to sustainable, working public lands.

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.