Our Work
We represent some of the hardest working lands and waters in America
Together with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), local communities, and industry partners we are securing their future health and prosperity.
Stewardship and Restoration
Healthy public lands and waters play a significant role in maintaining the livelihoods and lifestyles of the American people. The Foundation is working alongside the BLM to advance stewardship and restoration initiatives that are critical to ensuring public lands continue to provide clean air and clean water now and into the future.
Recreation and Access
BLM-managed public lands and waters offer worldclass outdoor recreation experiences. Investments in BLM recreation infrastructure have flatlined yet the demand for outdoor recreation continues to grow. The Foundation is helping to drive investments that expand recreational opportunities, bolster local economies, and promote healthy lands and waters.
Awareness and Education
BLM lands and waters offer outstanding recreation opportunities, hold deep cultural and historic significance, and are drivers of economic prosperity for local communities. Connecting more people to our public lands and waters is critical for their long-term support. The Foundation is helping to raise awareness of BLM-managed public lands, spotlighting worldclass recreation sites, highlighting working lands and their economic contributions, celebrating land managers and communities, and inspiring people to find their joy in America’s public lands.
Wild Horses and Burros
Wild horses and burros and the public lands they live on are in crisis. Drought conditions and growing herd populations are putting the health of these animals and the land at risk. The Foundation is helping to raise awareness of the issues facing wild horses and burros and convening stakeholders to identify areas of consensus. We are making direct investments in on-the-ground projects and organizations that are piloting new approaches to ensure healthy lands and healthy horses and burros.
Our Work in Action
The La Junta Trail in New Mexico’s Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Within New Mexico's Río Grande del Norte National Monument an important community connector has been closed due to unsafe conditions. But that’s about to change!
A hands-on learning initiative takes flight at Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA
Just outside of Boise, Idaho, a new outdoor classroom will help students from middle school to college connect with, and learn about, the rare birds and ecosystems that make the area so special.
Restoration Helps Renew Recreation Trail in California
In the Red Mountain Region, east of Randsburg, California, a 3-mile stretch of trail was showing the effects of time and heavy use.
Partnering with the Ute Tribe to Source Native Seed for Drought Resilience Restoration
In Grand Junction, CO, a partnership has the potential to scale into a long-term solution to address native seed shortages needed to restore BLM-managed public lands.
Ridge to Rivers Trail System in Boise, Idaho
Just outside of Boise, Idaho is a growing hub of activity within the Ridge to Rivers trail system. In partnership with the City of Boise, this gem will gain necessities like improved parking, paved roadways and restrooms.
Drought Resilience in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
A longstanding, local coalition in southern Arizona is helping ensure drinking water supplies, military readiness, wildlife health, and a booming outdoor recreation economy through drought resilience efforts.
Western Ranchers Adopt Virtual Fencing Technology
Ranchers in the Eagle County Conservation District are using technology to gain greater flexibility in heard management and help keep landscapes from being overworked.
Virtual Roundtable: The Current State of On-Range Management and Adoption Strategies
This virtual roundtable brings together a diverse set of experts to unpack current issues and trends and begin discussing opportunities for new innovations for managing wild horses and burros on public lands.
Range to Ranch Collaboration to Assess Adoption Incentive Program
In partnership with the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) a 2024 report looks at issues facing wild horse and burro populations and our public lands.
