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Celebrating 25 Years of National Conservation Lands

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management for Future Generations

Photo: Mojave Trails National Monument, California by Bob Wick, BLM

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What Are National Conservation Lands?

They are among the most essential and spectacular natural, cultural, and archaeological places in the country.

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Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, they include:

Native wildlife thriving in federally protected areas, supporting ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Native wildlife thriving in federally protected areas, supporting ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Native wildlife thriving in federally protected areas, supporting ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Native wildlife thriving in federally protected areas, supporting ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Native wildlife thriving in federally protected areas, supporting ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
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Of the 245 million acres of public lands the agency manages, only 15% are protected as National Conservation Lands.



This leaves 85% of these public lands unprotected and threatened by mining, development and other activities.

There are THREE WAYS to protect natural and cultural areas as National Conservation Lands:

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Join us in protecting these lands you care about for generations to come.

Fact Sheets

Watch our video to find out how you can help protect National Conservation Lands:

Native wildlife thriving in federally protected areas, supporting ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.

In 2025, join us in celebrating 25 years of National Conservation Lands!

Photo: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada by BLM