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Employee submissions for 2015 photo contest. Photos taken from public land in Oregon and Washington.
Protest against police brutality in New York, 2020.
Marches all over the United States, and later around the World, were triggered by the murder of George Floyd by police officer Darek Chauvin.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe".A second and third officer further restrained Floyd while a fourth prevented bystanders from intervening.[4][5]:6:24 During the final three minutes Floyd was motionless and had no pulse[6][7] while Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.The following day, after videos made by witnesses and security cameras became public,all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's death to be a homicide.[12][13] Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-degree murder; the three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Travel Tuesday with BLM Wilderness Specialist Bob Wick to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area– A Quiet Oasis in Urban Southern Florida.
Visitors to the Atlantic Coast of South Florida who want a break from the hustle and bustle of this mostly urbanized area will find a welcome respite in northern Palm Beach County. The 120-acre Jupiter Inlet Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) packs in a remarkable array of natural and historical resources in addition to its spectacular namesake lighthouse. The 105 foot tall brick lighthouse itself, an early homestead, and other historic structures are visitor and photographer mainstays and are open for tours most days. However, don’t end your visit there. An interpretive trail traverses several Florida coast vegetation types and ends with an overlook of mangrove forest and the intracoastal waterway. Osprey, herons, egrets and ibis are commonly seen along the shore. In winter, manatees congregate in the adjoining waterways and are often visible surfacing for air right next to shore. Look for gopher tortoises along the trails sunning themselves at mid-day. The waters around the ONA offer opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding past mangroves and other native shoreline vegetation. The ONA’s location at the confluence of the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon, just ¼ mile from the Atlantic Ocean, has made the site a popular and strategic site of human occupation for the past 5,000 years.
The ONA designation was established by Congress primarily to protect unique scenic, scientific, educational, and recreational values. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA is one of three sites afforded this designation, along with Oregon's Yaquina Head established by Congress in 1980 and California's Piedras Blancas Light Station established alongside the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse in May of 2008.
Photo tip: A polarizing filter works just like polarized sunglasses and cuts the glare on the water surface and other objects. This will improve photo clarity of manatees as they remain mostly under water, and also brings out the colors of all scenery – it’s my mainstay filter and as a bonus it (like any filter) protects the camera lens from scratches.
Photo tip: When photographing wildlife, try to capture behaviors; an osprey eating a fish, a tortoise walking towards its burro. This makes for more interesting shots than an animal just standing looking at the camera.
BLM Fire and Aviation Photo Contest 2020
Category: The Land We Protect
Photo by: M Theve, BLM
Beachie Creek, Oregon 2020
From water sampling to ecosystem studies and trail maintenance, Union Mine High School students put their outdoor skills to the test at the Greenwood Creek River Access on December 5, 2017.
As part of a biannual class focusing on watersheds and ecosystems, students spent the morning in small groups rotating across the area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management in California. Jeff Horn, lead recreation planner for the BLM Mother Lode Field Office, helped oversee activities and provided a brief overview of the nearly 20,000 acres of public lands.
“Greenwood Creek River Access provides the public with access to the many outdoor recreation activities – like fishing, hunting, rafting, biking and horseback riding – that you would expect from such an amazing place,” Horn said.
Mother Lode, also known as Gold Country for its numerous mining districts, is a historic area along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada.
Students hiked a short distance to the South Fork of the American River, which offers renowned whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities. One group of students measured phosphate, nitrogen and pH levels in the river with a multiparameter water-testing meter, while others learned about the importance of public lands in preserving native ecosystems.
A third group assisted with the identification and removal of Scotch broom along nearby trails. The invasive shrub has damaged the habitats of native plants and animals in the area, and can be removed with a specialized tool. Students also repaired a split-rail fence and helped define trail boundaries using downed tree branches.
“I’ve never had the opportunity to come out here before,” said Chris, one of the students learning about trail maintenance, who said he looks forward to mountain biking in the area with his family.
Union Mine High School teachers emphasized the importance of applying science studies in a real-world environment, and allowing students to see how biologists and hydrologists conduct testing and experimentation.
“For some kids, they have never been out on the river; they have never been on trails and hikes, so this is just a good experience to get them out of their comfort zone and hopefully make them want to come back out,” said Chad McGowan, a biology teacher and Science Department chair at Union Mine High School.
This event is part of the BLM’s ongoing mission to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Photo by John Ciccarelli, BLM.
BLM Fire and Aviation Photo Contest 2020
Category: The Land We Protect
Photo by: Kristen Munday, BLM
Drummond Basin, Vale Oregon
After eight trips to Burning Man and 23 years of federal service, BLM Law Enforcement Officer Peter Fonken marks his last burn before he retires in October. Perimeter “Trash Fence” artist and Burner, Dragnet, created a special art piece to recognize Peter’s dedication to ensuring a safe event for participants while protecting public lands for future generations.
Peter, who is stationed at the Central Coast Field Office in California’s Monterey Bay area, said his favorite thing about Burning Man is the people. “It’s great getting to meet and know creative and interesting people,” he said.
GALT, California – Firefighters with the Bureau of Land Management’s Folsom Lake Veteran’s Crew were on hand, May 5, 2021 for a prescribed burn at the Cosumnes River Preserve. In addition to reducing fuel loads – the preserve parallels a busy portion of California Interstate-5 and is often the location for wildfire ignitions – the prescribed burn removed invasive weeds and grasses allowing native grasses, adapted to fire, to flourish. The native grasses of the area provide critical habitat and food for several species of migratory birds including the sandhill crane. (Bureau of Land Management photos by Benjamin Cossel)
On its last day of service Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen–Mürren (BLM) class Ce 2/4 number between Grütschalp and Winteregg.
Side channel of the Applegate River at the Provolt Recreation Site, Oct. 24, 2019, by Greg Shine, BLM.
What was once an operating Bureau of Land Management Seed Orchard, the Provolt recreation site is now a unique place to discover Oregon’s heritage! Whether hiking, biking or horseback riding along the trails that criss-cross the landscape, or paddling along the Applegate River, the Douglas-Fir stands, whose seeds were once used for reforestation, tell the unique story of Oregon’s timber history.
The BLM acquired the Provolt Seed Orchard in January 1981 and it functioned as a seed orchard for production, breeding and preservation of a select species of Oregon native trees until 2015. During its operation, the orchard provided a cooperative seed orchard program, public access to the Applegate River, and opportunities for local grade school education demonstrations of orchard management. As you venture through the area, you will discover the unique landscape that is now host to abundant wildlife and recreation opportunities.
Take a trip down memory lane through Oregon’s timber history, and discover the unique ecosystem at Provolt.
•The Provolt recreation site is a day use only are that is open from sunrise to sunset. Hours vary depending on season.
•On-site volunteer host
•Dog friendly (must be leashed)
•No drinking water
•Visitors are asked to respect the private property boundaries surrounding the area and avoid areas that indicate “Restoration in Progress”
Site amenities include parking, picnic tables, portable restrooms, and areas open to hikers, bikers, boaters, anglers, and equestrian enthusiasts. The area is closed to campfires and shooting
Near the Provolt recreation site is the unique confluence of Williams Creek and the Applegate River that provides flat-meandering river flows that are ideal for spawning fish like Coho and Chinook salmon. Pacific Lamprey can also be found in this area, which is listed as a species of concern. With the help of our partners, restoration efforts have improved wildlife habitat for species such as the Western Pond Turtle, which is listed as a sensitive species.
Location:
14171 Williams HWY, 15 miles southeast of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Public access to land between Williams Creek, Applegate River, and HWY 238
Contact:
Grants Pass Oregon BLM
(541) 471-6614
Richmond, Va / USA - August 8th, 2020: Kids play and people visit the vandalized Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue after protests at the new Marcus David Peters Circle. The Confederate statues have been a controversial issue for years and became a visual symbol in the Richmond George Floyd Protests in the summer of 2020.
(Photos by Ryan Sutherland, Bureau of Land Management-Utah)
BLM-Utah Chief Cadastral Surveyor Dan Webb, Cadastral Land Surveyor Christopher May and Land Survey Pathway Student Nicholas Verhoef, conducted a resurvey of an 1872 General Land Office survey, June 28, near the Simpson Mountains in the West Desert.
The BLM-Utah West Desert District Office requested the cadastral survey to protect the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) boundary corners in preparation for the Government Creek Slashing fuels reduction project. This project also addresses improvement of Greater Sage Grouse habitat.
Using original plat and field notes from the 1872 survey, the original marked stone corners were found, recorded and then perpetuated with new aluminum post and caps. The original stones were identified by chiseled markings on the face of each stone. The section corners are marked with chisel marks on the side of the stone, and quarter corners are marked with a 1/4.
The type and size of the stone, the distance and bearing between the stones as well as other topographical features were also included in the 1872 record which helped the survey team identify the corners.
The new aluminum posts are marked with the township, the range, the section numbers, the year the corner was set, and sub divisional markings.
The team used survey grade GPS equipment which gives sub centimeter accuracy. The measurements and descriptions will become a new PLSS plat and filed note record for land managers and the public use into the future.
The Bureau of Land Management’s Cadastral Survey Program is one of the oldest and most fundamental functions of the United States Government. Cadastral Surveys are the foundation of our national land tenure system; creating, reestablishing, marking, and defining land boundaries.
Protest against police brutality in New York, 2020.
Marches all over the United States, and later around the World, were triggered by the murder of George Floyd by police officer Darek Chauvin.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe".A second and third officer further restrained Floyd while a fourth prevented bystanders from intervening.[4][5]:6:24 During the final three minutes Floyd was motionless and had no pulse[6][7] while Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.The following day, after videos made by witnesses and security cameras became public,all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's death to be a homicide.[12][13] Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-degree murder; the three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
BLM employees participate in Tower Climbing Training. maintains about 600 antenna systems on towers or antenna support structures to provide 24/7 radio coverage for field going employees and cooperators. 7.Douglas Young works on his harness while climbing the tower. Photo by BLM
BLM river rangers in central Oregon perform a myriad of tasks, like checking fishing licenses, removing garbage and ensuring safety on the water.
For more information about the BLM in central Oregon, contact our Prineville District Office: www.blm.gov/office/prineville-district-office
📍 Visit the Deschutes River: goo.gl/AcY5sS
😮 Why river rangers searched the river for floating refrigerators: goo.gl/6f6wCD
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Unter dem Motto "Black Lives Matter: No Justice, No Peace" versammelten sich am Samstag, dem 6. Juni 2020 etwa 15.000 Menschen in Leipzig, um sich gegen Rassismus gegenüber Black and People of Color zu auszusprechen und dagegen zu demonstrieren. Ursprünglich angedacht waren 200, die Demo war einer der größten Demonstrationen in Leipzig seit Jahren.
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Protest against police brutality in New York, 2020.
Marches all over the United States, and later around the World, were triggered by the murder of George Floyd by police officer Darek Chauvin.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe".A second and third officer further restrained Floyd while a fourth prevented bystanders from intervening.[4][5]:6:24 During the final three minutes Floyd was motionless and had no pulse[6][7] while Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.The following day, after videos made by witnesses and security cameras became public,all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's death to be a homicide.[12][13] Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-degree murder; the three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
BLM Fire uses various types of fire engines to help us get the job done. Each engine has a specific purpose. For example, certain engines are better for off-road travel, while others carry larger quantities of water and are better when there are not nearby water sources.
Learn about career opportunities with BLM OR/WA Fire: on.doi.gov/3yYp0j7.
Learn more about BLM’s wildland fire engines: www.nifc.gov/resources/equipment/engines
BLM Fire Burns District wildland fire engines.
BLM photo, Morgan Rubanow
Protest against police brutality in New York, 2020.
Marches all over the United States, and later around the World, were triggered by the murder of George Floyd by police officer Darek Chauvin.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe".A second and third officer further restrained Floyd while a fourth prevented bystanders from intervening.[4][5]:6:24 During the final three minutes Floyd was motionless and had no pulse[6][7] while Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.The following day, after videos made by witnesses and security cameras became public,all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's death to be a homicide.[12][13] Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-degree murder; the three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
US Bureau of Land Management Ranger, Albuquerque Field Office, New Mexico
2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Protest against police brutality in New York, 2020.
Marches all over the United States, and later around the World, were triggered by the murder of George Floyd by police officer Darek Chauvin.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe".A second and third officer further restrained Floyd while a fourth prevented bystanders from intervening.[4][5]:6:24 During the final three minutes Floyd was motionless and had no pulse[6][7] while Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.The following day, after videos made by witnesses and security cameras became public,all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's death to be a homicide.[12][13] Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-degree murder; the three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Employee submissions for 2015 photo contest. Photos taken from public land in Oregon and Washington.
Images and helpful callouts identify successful items in built sites for the BLM (Completed while at another firm)
Protest against police brutality in New York, 2020.
Marches all over the United States, and later around the World, were triggered by the murder of George Floyd by police officer Darek Chauvin.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, begging for his life and repeatedly saying "I can't breathe".A second and third officer further restrained Floyd while a fourth prevented bystanders from intervening.[4][5]:6:24 During the final three minutes Floyd was motionless and had no pulse[6][7] while Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.The following day, after videos made by witnesses and security cameras became public,all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's death to be a homicide.[12][13] Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-degree murder; the three other officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.