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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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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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:
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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
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
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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Who will be crowned the “Bat-tiest of Them All”? 🦇 Our Bat Beauty Contest is almost here, and the contestants are hanging out, prepping their best wing styles and fang-tastic looks! Get ready to swoop in and vote for your favorite bat starting October 24th. Will it be a dazzling fruit bat or a mysterious night flyer that wins your heart? The winner will be revealed on Halloween Day—so don’t miss out on the fun! 🦇✨
Stay tuned for profiles, photos, and plenty of batty puns. Let’s celebrate the charm, diversity, and importance of these incredible creatures together! Your vote could help decide which bat takes home the title. 🏆
Ready to go batty for beauty? Mark your calendars and join the fun!
📸: Myotis Thysanodes Cluster by Shawn Thomas, @BatConIntl
GOOD MORNING LOUISIANA 🐴🐴
Doors are open for day 2 of our wild horse adoption event at the Louis A. Mouch Jr Multi-Purpose Facility in Port Allen! 🎉🎉
Come out and give a good horse a home! We'll be here today from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and tomorrow, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Details👉 ow.ly/ouO750ZWjKS
Happy National Fossil Day! 🦈
Douglas Point on the Potomac River is a top spot for finding ancient shark teeth, ray plates, and fossil shells — right here on your public lands. What will you discover?
Plan your visit: ow.ly/4jWI50ZWjqh
GOOD MORNING LOUISIANA 🐴🐴
Doors are open for day 1️⃣ of our wild horse adoption event at the Louis A. Mouch Jr Multi-Purpose Facility in Port Allen! 🎉🎉
Come out and give a good horse a home! We'll be here today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Details👉 ow.ly/OUnv50ZWjJB
Louisiana! Wild horses have arrived in Port Allen 🐴
Meet them at the Louis A. Mouch Jr Multi-Purpose Facility—doors open 8 a.m. tomorrow through noon Saturday.
Adopt on-site or get pre-approved tonight:
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Event & animal details:
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🌟 Exciting Career Opportunity: Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator! 🌟
Do you have a passion for protecting America’s wild horses and burros? Join our team and play a vital role in conserving our nation’s public lands and iconic wildlife as a Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator (GS 5 - 9)!
📍 Locations: Flowood, MS and Jupiter, FL
🗓️ Application Window: 10/13/2026 – 10/27/2026
Be a champion for wildlife and help shape the future of our public lands. Your dedication can make a real difference!
🔗 Ready to take the next step? Apply now: ow.ly/IHoZ50ZXFGp
🙌 Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post to help us find our next team member!
Ohio, are you ready to meet America’s wild legends? 🐎
Wild horses & burros are coming to Lima! Join us at the Allen County Fairgrounds on October 23-24 for a chance to adopt and support healthy herds.
Details: ow.ly/8pHV50ZWjjG
🎉 Meadowood turns 25! 🎉
Join us Oct 17 for a FREE Birthday Bash—rock climbing, bounce house, scavenger hunt, fishing, arts & crafts, and more. Celebrate adventure and community!
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 Mustang Trailhead, Lorton, VA
Info: ow.ly/NAAr50ZWiFu
There's still time! 🕒
Are you looking for a meaningful job that offers fulfilling work, supportive leadership, and fun coworkers? If so, check out the current positions open with the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program and apply today to become a member of our Eastern States team!
We’re looking to fill several vacancies in our offices in Milwaukee, WI, and Flowood, MS! Both duty locations are situated in vibrant communities with outdoor recreational opportunities, affordable cost of living, arts scenes, and access to plenty of boarding facilities and rural properties for those who own their own horses or burros. 😏🐎🫏
Whether you prefer snow days and cheese curds or mild winters and fried okra, you’ll find something to love about both communities!
As a Wild Horse and Burro Coordinator in the Eastern States region, you’ll work with a team covering adoptions, sales, compliance, and education and outreach across our vast 31-state territory. If you’re passionate about America’s Wild Horses and Burros, enjoy working with the public, and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty every once in a while, this opportunity may be for you! 🤠🐎
📅 Submit your application by October 16!
Apply & Learn More:
📍 Milwaukee, WI — Open to the general public usajobs.gov/job/887060700?fr…
📍 Flowood, MS — Open to the general public usajobs.gov/job/887214700?fr…
📍 All Locations — Current federal employees and other hiring paths usajobs.gov/job/887205100?fr…
BLM Eastern States staff met future public lands professionals at the Missouri S&T Career Fair! Mining engineer Timothy Howell and geologist Matthew Silvey shared career tips and BLM opportunities.
More: ow.ly/ISGr50ZWiuW
#BLM #PublicLands #CareerFair #USAjobs
ARKANSAS—Meet America’s living legends! Wild horses & burros are coming to Texarkana for adoption at the Four States Fair, Nov 19-21.
Find your next trail companion and help support healthy herds.
Details: ow.ly/QI1W50ZTVKG
Just 2 weeks until Lima, Ohio welcomes America’s wild horses and burros! 🐴
Meet these living legends up close at the Allen County Fairgrounds, Oct 23-24. Bring the family and experience the spirit of the West!
Event info: ow.ly/xImG50ZTVBA
...ISAIAS BECOMES A MAJOR HURRICANE...
Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Isaias has strengthened to a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. The minimum central pressure measured from a dropsonde is 959 mb.
Hurricanes can produce tornadoes with little warning, even in areas outside the storm’s path. If you’re in the path of #Isaias, stay alert. If a Tornado Warning is issued, immediately move to a small, interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.









































