On the Ground

About On the Ground

You are listening to On the Ground, a conversational podcast where we talk to the various scientists, firefighters, land managers, and all around fascinating people at the Bureau of Land Management. Join us as we talk about conservation, recreation, and commercial uses for your public lands.

Publisher

Bureau of Land Management

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 May 2024

Latest episode

24 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

6 of 26 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   BLM National Minerals Testing Laboratory - We Do That!

   In this debut episode of “We Do That!”, a special new mini-series from the BLM’s On the Ground podcast, we take a look at Wyoming’s National Minerals Testing Laboratory — a small but mighty facility doing big things for the management of our public lands. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights on the facility’s history, ongoing mineral analysis processes, and visions for the future of the laboratory.

2. 

   30 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   BLM New Mexico enhances sustainable recreation at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

   Kasha-Katue Tent Rocks National Monument is a unique geological destination for visitors from around the world. Turning from a hidden gem to a primary tourist destination here in New Mexico, the BLM—in partnership with Cochiti Pueblo—has taken steps to provide a sustainable recreational destination for visitors while also protecting its fragile resources.

3. 

   19 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   BLM Recognizes National Wildfire Awareness Month (Part 3 of 3)

   In the final installment of BLM On the Ground’s three-part Wildfire Awareness Month podcast series, we discuss wildfire prevention education, the prevalence of human-caused wildfires, and the importance of public responsibility, such as preparing properly before recreating on public lands, checking fire danger levels, and reporting wildfires immediately.

Inside a recent episode

BLM National Minerals Testing Laboratory - We Do That!

Published 24 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But yeah, do you mind telling me your name, your job title in the state and region that you work out of? Sure. My name is Marilyn Wegweiser. My Formal job title is geologist. I always put down slash CME because there is a geologist CME. And I'm the lab manager for the Bureau of Land Management's National Minerals Testing Lab located conveniently in Worland, Wyoming. And that is in Region 7 of the BLM Department of Interior. Yes. Okay. Now, what is it that the National Minerals Testing Laboratory does? The National Minerals Testing Laboratory, also known as the NMTL, studies and analyzes industrial minerals, any that are submitted to us, for all the Bureau states. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,820,188

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

50

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