The BLM's National Conservation Lands currently includes 906 units covering over 38 million acres designated by Congress and the President to conserve special features, from winding rivers to mountain vistas.

National Conservation Area is a designation for certain protected areas in the United States. They are nature conservation areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the National Landscape Conservation System.

These areas are managed to conserve, protect, restore, and enhance America’s national and cultural heritage, while providing compatible multiple uses including grazing, oil, gas and mining.

Like national parks, national conservation areas are designated by Congress and feature scientific, cultural, historical and recreational features. They’re places like California's Lost Coast, King Range National Conservation Area, and Utah's Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.

National Conservation Lands, formally known as the National Landscape Conservation System, is a 35-million-acre (140,000 km 2) collection of lands in 873 federally recognized areas considered to be the crown jewels of the American West. [1]

Jan 20, 2025 · The National Wildlife Refuge System is a network of protected lands that includes more than 560 national wildlife refuges, monuments, conservation areas and monuments spanning the country. This system protects iconic species and provides some recreation opportunities that allow you to connect with nature like wildlife viewing, photography ...

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Conservation Lands Program is dedicated to preserving and managing exceptional landscapes with cultural, ecological, and recreational significance. These public lands are conserved to ensure their long-term sustainability and provide diverse benefits for present and future generations.

Stop by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center before you head out to the Scenic Loop anytime from 1-3pm to learn about [...]

There are THREE WAYS to protect natural and cultural areas as National Conservation Lands: Presidential use of the Antiquities Act. Congressional legislation. Join us in protecting these lands you care about for generations to come. Watch our video to find out how you can help protect National Conservation Lands:

Jan 15, 2025 · NOAA is designating the marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a 582,570 square-mile area in the Pacific Ocean, as America’s 18th national marine sanctuary. Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary will be the largest sanctuary in the National Marine Sanctuary System, and is one of the largest marine conservation areas in …