Announcements

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Wyoming, High Plains DO
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BLM's Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest Animal Welfare Program review

The BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral, giving the facility an impressive 97% compliance rating.

Nevada, Las Vegas FO
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BLM finishes environmental analysis for proposed Rough Hat Clark Solar Project

Bureau of Land Management released a Final Environmental Impact Statement to amend the 1998 Las Vegas Resource Management Plan for the Rough Hat Clark Solar Project proposed on approximately 2,469 acres of public lands.
California
Piles of sticks and brush are arranged neatly among different types of trees.

BLM to begin fuels reduction project in King Range

The Bureau of Land Management will begin a fuels reduction project to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health beginning Oct. 29 and continuing through February on public lands in the King Range National Conservation in southern Humboldt County.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM seeks initial input for three proposed solar projects in southern Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the Larrea, Mosey, and Rock Valley solar projects being proposed for public lands in Clark and Nye counties, and will host two virtual information forums.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM seeks input for Pancake Complex wild horse herd management plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform the development of a Pancake Complex Herd Management Area Plan for wild horses.
Alaska, Anchorage FO
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BLM opens new Fox Run Trail in Anchorage’s Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a new multi-use trail this month on the Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area in Anchorage, Alaska.
Colorado, Southwest DO
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BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet November 14

The Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet on November 14 at the Tres Rios Field Office in Dolores, CO.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO
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BLM seeks public comment for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

Today a 30-day public comment period opens on 12 oil and gas parcels totaling 23,202 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends Nov. 28, 2024.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Buffalo Bill Boycott and Dr. Jo perform at the Trails Center

Celebrate gratitude to Wyoming ancestors at the Trails Center in November

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is inviting people to show gratitude for their ancestors by sharing stories and photos at our Gratitude Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 30. The event is free to the public.

Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM, BIA, Reclamation, USFWS, and NDF Western Nevada Fire Restrictions expire on Thursday, October 31

The BLM, BIA, USF&WS, BOR, and NDF announce the expiration of fire restrictions that have been in place since June 20, 2024. Restrictions will expire at 12:01 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
The BLM’s Missoula Field Office has put its firewood and Christmas tree permits online for the first time. (BLM photo)

Missoula BLM Launches Online Permits for Firewood and Christmas Trees

Getting a permit to gather firewood or harvest a Christmas tree in the Missoula area just got easier, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management’s online permit system.