Bureau of Land Management - Arizona

Our firefighters drill an train to ensure that they are prepared for wildfires. They are also reviewed on this preparedness annually by agency management from the state or national level. Recently our firefighters were part of a national review.

Today is ! This is a great opportunity for those of you who are professional and novice photographers to go out to BLM Arizona’s public lands and snap pictures of your favorite spots. Enjoy a few of our favorites!
Under a dark sky at Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument - https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/grandcanyon-parashant

Saguaros on the Sonoran Desert - https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/sonoran-desert

Unique landscapes and condors sore above Vermilion Cliffs - https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/vermilion-cliffs

June is – the perfect time to explore the great outdoors, to experience our nation’s natural heritage, and to continue our tradition of preserving and conserving our lands for future generations. Our BLM lands here in Arizona are very diverse, from quintessential Sonoran Desert habitat with majestic saguaro, Mojave Desert habitat with striking Joshua trees to awe-inspiring canyons. What is your favorite landscape to explore in your free time?

Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness: https://www.blm.gov/visit/beaver-dam-mountains-wilderness

June 11th is . A very large portion of Arizona will be scorching hot 🥵through the weekend, so where are some great places to go to get out of the heat?
Here are some awesome options:
🚣‍♀️Boat in to your own campsite right on the water at Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites https://www.blm.gov/visit/lake-havasu-shoreline-sites
🛶 Enjoy river rafting at the Gila Box National Conservation Area. https://www.blm.gov/visit/gila-box-riparian-national-conservation-area
🎣Go fishing along the Bill Williams River. https://www.blm.gov/visit/bill-williams-river

As always, know before you go, check for fire restrictions, acquire any required permits/passes, and wear your lifejacket/personal flotation device when on the water. Stay safe out there! https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/know-before-you-go

🔥 Fire restrictions are in effect across BLM Arizona - https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire/regional-info/arizona/fire-restrictions

BLM-Arizona is now hiring!

Interdisciplinary Environmental Engineer/ Physical Scientist (2 vacancies)
Phoenix and Lake Havasu City, AZ
💹 Pay Scale: GS-11
💸 $67,382-$89,511 per year
✔️ Full-time - Permanent
📅Closing 6/24/2022
Apply at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/659522900

An extreme heat warning is in effect through the weekend in western and central Arizona. High temperatures and drought conditions make for significant fire danger.

If you're hitting the road this weekend, be sure your vehicle is in good working order. Avoid parking on dry grass, and secure your chains so they don't drag on the road. Remember fire restrictions are in effect on all BLM lands in Arizona. Check restrictions before you hit the road: wildlandfire.az.gov.

Weekend reminder for ! As weather warms up and wildland vegetation dries out, it is time to plan for wildfires. We all play a valuable role in . Nearly nine out of ten wildfires nationwide are human-caused and can be prevented. Follow and share tips to and do your part to care for one another and the outdoors.

Read full news release from Recreate Responsibly and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy --> https://www.railstotrails.org/resource-library/resources/as-summer-hits-its-stride-recreate-responsibly-coalition-encourages-people-to-put-safety-front-and-center/

Timeline photos

Check out this amazing photo of a meteor show at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (NCA)!

More than 45,000 acres of rolling grasslands and woodlands in southeastern Arizona are protected here, and the region’s oak-studded hills connect several "sky island" mountain ranges and lush riparian corridors. With its perennial flow, Cienega Creek forms the lifeblood of the NCA and supports a diverse plant and animal community. It is also rich in historic and cultural resources.

Thanks to the efforts of local governments, elected officials and the public, the Empire and Cienega ranches, along with portions of the adjacent Rose Tree and Vera Earl ranches, are now under public ownership and managed by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the principles of multiple-use and ecosystem management for future generations to use and enjoy. The BLM has formed a partnership with the nonprofit Empire Ranch Foundation which is dedicated to preserving the historic buildings and surrounding landscapes.
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/las-cienegas
📷Photo credit: Jeffery Grubbs

Taking its name from one of the longest living trees in the Arizona desert, the 129,000-acre Ironwood Forest National Monument is a true Sonoran Desert showcase. Keeping company with the ironwood trees are mesquite, palo verde, creosote, and saguaro, blanketing the monument floor beneath rugged mountain ranges named Silver Bell, Waterman and Sawtooth. In between, desert valleys lay quietly to complete the setting. Come visit this Bureau of Land Management - Arizonatreasure. https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/ironwood

The Bureau of Land Management has opened a new internet-based portal to allow the public to more easily and efficiently nominate public lands that are currently inaccessible but could provide valuable opportunities for hunting, fishing and other recreational activities.

Read the complete press release and learn more about the initiative here: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-invites-public-nominations-open-lands-recreational-access

The deadline for entering suggestions is closing soon.

Photos from Bureau of Land Management - Utah's post

Ensuring Preparedness - Single Engine Air Tankers and Firefighters Train to Ensure Wildfire Readiness
https://www.blm.gov/blog/2022-06-07/ensuring-preparedness-single-engine-air-tankers-and-firefighters-train-ensure

Do you know the symptoms of heat illness? An excessive heat warning is forecast through the weekend. Avoid outdoor recreation during the heat of the day. Drink plenty of water and eat salty snacks. When outdoors, wear sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Read more about your safety on public lands: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/know-before-you-go

Saguaros on the Sonoran Desert National Monument are sharing bouquets of flowers. Saguaro flowers are the state flower of Arizona. Each flower opens for less than 24 hours, but saguaro blooms may stagger over multiple days across the cactus’s multiple arms. 🌵

Bureau of Land Management - Arizona is celebrating the 30th annual American Hiking Society’s , a day that is about coming together on the trail and leaving the trail and the outdoor community better than you found them. Millions of hikers, bikers, rowers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership in events across the country to forge a more inclusive trail community and advocate for, maintain, and clean up public lands and trails.

Find an event here: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/find-an-event/-an-event-tables/

In your free time, here are some ideas for amazing places to go on BLM-managed public lands in Arizona!

🏜️ Sonoran Desert National Monument - see extensive forests of the iconic saguaro cactus and enjoy camping under the stars: https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/sonoran-desert

🛶 Lake Havasu - get out and enjoy water sports like canoeing and hiking in this amazing lake: https://www.blm.gov/visit/lake-havasu

🚲 Black Canyon Trail - enjoy world class mountain biking right that is almost in your backyard if you live in the Phoenix area. https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/mountainbike/blackcanyon

Check out this amazing photo of a meteor show at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (NCA)!

More than 45,000 acres of rolling grasslands and woodlands in southeastern Arizona are protected here, and the region’s oak-studded hills connect several "sky island" mountain ranges and lush riparian corridors. With its perennial flow, Cienega Creek forms the lifeblood of the NCA and supports a diverse plant and animal community. It is also rich in historic and cultural resources.

Thanks to the efforts of local governments, elected officials and the public, the Empire and Cienega ranches, along with portions of the adjacent Rose Tree and Vera Earl ranches, are now under public ownership and managed by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the principles of multiple-use and ecosystem management for future generations to use and enjoy. The BLM has formed a partnership with the nonprofit Empire Ranch Foundation which is dedicated to preserving the historic buildings and surrounding landscapes.
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/las-cienegas
📷Photo credit: Jeffery Grubbs

BLM-Arizona is now hiring!

Grants Management Specialist, Phoenix
💹 Pay Scale: GS-12
💸 $79, 363-$126,742 per year
✔️ Full-time - Permanent
📅Closing 6/6/2022
Apply at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/656892100

NEWS RELEASE: The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has completed an environmental assessment (EA) on the proposed Mohave Mine Exploration Project and is seeking public comment until June 25, 2022.
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-seeks-public-input-proposed-mohave-mine-exploration-project

✔️ Recreate Responsibly
Protect yourself and your public lands while enjoing the outdoors. Visit http://ow.ly/GrUp50JhahW to learn about local conditions and operations.

✔️ Recréate Responsablemente
Protégete e protege tus tierras publicas mientras disfrutas al aire libre. Visita http://ow.ly/VYi750JhahX para informarte sobre las condiciones y operaciones locales.