The Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States manages 31 states east of and bordering the Mississippi River. Guardians of the Past, Stewards for the Future.

Falls Church, VA 22041
Joined March 2015
Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States retweeted
Expansive valley and river fog was present across the Eastern U.S. this morning, most of it embedded within the Appalachians, which showcase changing fall colors throughout the mountain range.
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Happy Birthday, Theodore Roosevelt! 🎉 His vision for public lands inspires us every day. While BLM Eastern States doesn’t offer fee-free sites, it’s a great day to get outside and celebrate the places we protect. Find participating lands: on.doi.gov/feefree #FeeFreeDay
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🦇 It’s Bat Week! 🦇 Bats help keep BLM Eastern States healthy by pollinating plants and controlling pests. Meet the silver-haired, little brown, and big brown bats, and see how we’re working to protect them. Learn more: ow.ly/9YJu5100zyx #BatWeek #Bats #BLMEasternStates
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It’s #BatWeek! 🦇 Bats are unsung heroes—eating thousands of insects each night, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds that keep our ecosystems healthy. Discover bat diversity, BLM’s conservation work, and ways you can help bats thrive: ow.ly/3pbO50ZYuLE
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Bat Week starts today! 🦇 Follow along forbat spotlights, conservation highlights from BLM Eastern States, and updates from the Bat Beauty Contest. Discover how bats keep our lands healthy—and why they matter! Learn more: ow.ly/x4PH50ZYuB2
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Hey there Ohio! The second day of our wild horse and burro adoption event in Lima is happening now! We'll be at the Allen County Fairgrounds until 5pm EDT today. Don't miss your opportunity to give one of these amazing animals a good home! Learn more: ow.ly/2bsb50ZYua9
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Day 1 in Lima was unforgettable, but the adventure isn’t over! Join us tomorrow at the Allen County Fairgrounds to meet wild horses and burros looking for new homes. Stop by from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT and see if your next companion is waiting. Details 👉 ow.ly/pcnR50ZYu5N
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Learn about the rewarding experience of providing a good home to one of America's iconic animals! See you soon, Ohio.
Hello, Ohio! The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands on October 23-24 at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima. With a variety of animals available and experienced staff on site to answer questions, this is your opportunity to find the right wild horse or burro for your needs. Learn more and attend: ow.ly/3R6G5100kXF Photo by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Wild horses are in Lima, Ohio! 🐎✨ Visit the Allen County Fairgrounds today or tomorrow to meet these living legends and learn about adoption with the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program. Give a mustang a new home! Event info: ow.ly/lEqL50ZYu3c
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It is almost time to vote for the cutest bat of 2026 with the Bureau of Land Management's Bat Beauty Contest!
Get ready, Bat Week is almost here! 🦇✨ That means it’s nearly time for our annual Bat Beauty Contest, where YOU get to vote for the cutest bat of 2026. Hoary Potter, our charming 2024 Bat Beauty Contest winner, is ready to hand off the crown to this year’s champion—who will it be? The contest kicks off October 24, so stay tuned and prepare to cast your vote for your favorite bat! Bat Week is an international celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of bat conservation. Bats play a vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy, from eating insects to pollinating plants. Let’s show some love for these amazing creatures and help spread the word! Don’t miss your chance to participate, mark your calendars and join the fun! Learn more about Bat Week and how you can get involved ➡️ batweek.org @BatConIntl
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ARKANSAS—are you ready to meet America’s living legends up close? 🐎🫏 The wild horses and burros are coming to Texarkana for a special adoption event at the Four States Fair, November 19-21! Learn more: ow.ly/LncM50ZYtIo
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It’s National Reptile Awareness Day! 🐢🐍 From alligators to skinks and turtles, reptiles help keep BLM Eastern States’ public lands healthy by controlling pests and supporting the food web. Discover more: ow.ly/jXft50ZYtjy #NationalReptileAwarenessDay
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🎉 Happy 50th Anniversary to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA)! Since 1976, FLPMA has guided the Bureau of Land Management's stewardship of America's public lands and resources. 🌎🌲 Learn more: ow.ly/zIEl50ZYt6b
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During National Public Lands Day, we joined local partners to bring hands-on experiences to the community, from exploring the Milwaukee River aboard Canoemobile to discovering caves, conservation and stewardship. 🚣 Read the story on our blog: ow.ly/fk4a50ZYsrr
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It’s #MineralMonday! BLM Eastern States manages some of the nation’s most diverse minerals—lead in Missouri, olivine in North Carolina, gold in Alabama, and coal across the Appalachians. Discover more: ow.ly/Pm2a50ZYrLz
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Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States retweeted
Fall is bulking season. As winter approaches, black bears at Shenandoah National Park are busy packing on the pounds. Acorns are a favorite fall food, providing a calorie-rich feast that helps bears build fat reserves before heading to their dens. Bulk. Nap. Repeat.
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Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States retweeted
A #NorEaster is developing off the East Coast, bringing the potential for hazardous conditions and coastal flooding along the Mid-Atlantic. Water vapor imagery from @NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ shows the developing system this morning. Latest updates and advisories: weather.gov
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🎉 Meadowood turns 25! 🎉 Since 2001, this 800-acre haven just south of D.C. has welcomed hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and nature lovers. Here’s to 25 years of adventure, stewardship, and memories on your public lands! 🌿🥳 Plan your visit: ow.ly/BwR050ZWkr5
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Celebrating International Archaeology Day! Today, we honor the rich cultural history preserved across the Eastern States region — from historic landscapes to hidden archaeological treasures that help tell the story of our nation. 📍 At Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA, archaeology is brought to life through hands‑on youth programs, community engagement, and immersive learning experiences like Archaeology Merit Badge Weekends, the Archaeology Field School, Kayak Through History and more! These programs highlight how archaeology helps us understand the people who shaped this landscape long before us — and how stewardship today ensures these stories remain for future generations. Join us in celebrating the archaeologists, Tribal partners, volunteers, educators, and youth who help keep these histories alive. 🔍 Learn more about archaeology and cultural stewardship across the BLM: ow.ly/zcMS50ZWjNZ
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Thank you, Louisiana, for making our Port Allen event unforgettable—every horse found a new home! 🐎🎉 Still hoping to adopt your own wild legend? More events are on the way, and your perfect companion could be waiting. 🌟 See where we’re headed next: ow.ly/2r2s50ZYyHm
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