Announcements

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Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for October 12, 2024

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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Fire restrictions reduced in central and northwest Nevada

Fire restrictions will decrease in central and northwest Nevada on October 4, 2024 on public lands and unincorporated private lands.
Montana-Dakotas, Missoula FO
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Missoula BLM prepares for prescribed burns in Blackfoot River watershed

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is preparing for prescribed burning in the Blackfoot Corridor.
Eastern States, Lower Potomac FO
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October 3: Public information meetings on proposed vegetation management in Virginia and Maryland

BLM Eastern States will hold an information meeting at the Lorton Public Library in Lorton, Virginia focusing on a vegetation management draft environmental assessment Thursday, October 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Arizona, Tucson FO
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Firewood permits available for BLM Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Tucson Field Office is offering firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from Oct. 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025.
Elko DO
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The California Trail Interpretive Center returns to winter schedule

The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a five-day per week schedule beginning on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Utah, Moab FO
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BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah

The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
Eastern States, Lower Potomac FO
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October 8: Virtual public information meetings on proposed vegetation management in Virginia and Maryland

The BLM will hold two virtual public information meetings on the proposed vegetation management activities on public lands in Md. and Va. Tuesday, October 8. The first meeting is at 4 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m.
California
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BLM plans gather of excess wild horses in Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to gather and remove excess wild horses from public rangelands in the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area to prevent impacts to rangeland health in Lassen County, Calif., and Washoe County, Nev. Gather operations will begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, and could continue for 15 days or longer.
Colorado
a flyer details event information for a wild horse and burro adoption event in Florence, Colorado, Oct. 11-12

BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption in Florence

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption Oct. 11-12, 2024, offering horses and burros at Pathfinder Regional Park in Florence, Colorado.
California
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BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Point Arena

The Bureau of Land Management, Ukiah Field Office, plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Point Arena – Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument in Mendocino County. Pile-burn operations could start as soon as Oct. 1, and may continue periodically through the fall, winter and spring. Prescribed fire operations will take place only when weather and fuel moistures allow for safe and successful burning.