Announcements

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Arizona, Yuma FO
Desert clean-up volunteer stands clutching a black garbage bag and trash grabbers . The tailgate of an Arizona Game and Fish vehicle is visible to the right in the background.

Oct. 26: Join us in Yuma for an NPLD clean up at Paradise Cove

On Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Bureau of Land Management will hold a Paradise Cove clean up and trail maintenance event near Yuma.
New Mexico, Socorro FO
The Upper Log Canyon Wildlife Water unit in the Socorro Field Office.

Sept. 28: Upper Log Canyon Wildlife Water Access Rehab

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office is celebrating National Public Lands Day by rehabbing a closed logging road which was utilized to provide utility task vehicle access to construct the Upper Log Canyon Wildlife Water in June 2024.
California, Applegate FO
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BLM Resource Advisory Council to meet in Cedarville

The Bureau of Land Management Northern California District Resource Advisory Council will convene for a field tour and meeting, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 25 and 26, in Cedarville. The tour and meeting are open to the public.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Rows of Solar Batteries in the desert

BLM announces public meeting and comment period for proposed Cowboy Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the proposed Cowboy Solar project, which if approved could generate up to 200 megawatts of renewable energy on approximately 2,528 acres of public lands in Eddy County.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM land sale generates $477,500 for projects

On 9/12/24, BLM Ely District sold 5 parcels totaling 481.5 acres generating $477,500 under LCCRDA and WPCCRDA. Proceeds may be used for natural resources, recreation and wilderness in Lincoln and White Pine Counties, NV.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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BLM issues analysis for proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada

BLM’s final environmental analysis of a proposed expansion of the Colado Mine in Pershing County is now available online for public review.
Utah
A transmission line extends across the landscape toward a power sub-station

BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input on proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project connecting Nevada and Utah power grids

BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are announcing the release of the Final EIS, U.S.D.A Forest Service Draft Record of Decision, and pre-decisional objection review for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt Transmission Project.
Nevada, Pahrump FO
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BLM seeks input on proposed Copper Rays Solar Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 90-day comment period on the Copper Rays Solar Project, a proposed 700- megawatt photovoltaic solar project on about 4,414 acres of BLM land in Nye County, Nevada.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Construction Begins on New Coal Banks Landing Campground Boat Ramp

Construction of a new boat ramp at the Bureau of Land Management’s Coal Banks Landing Campground begins this week and should be completed by spring 2025.
Montana-Dakotas, Malta FO
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BLM seeks public input on Malta Field Office Updated Recreation Business Plan

Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on the Malta Field Office’s draft updated Business Plan for Developed Recreation, which includes proposed fee increases.
Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO
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BLM concludes Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Gather

The BLM Grand Junction Field Office concluded wild horse gather operations on the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range today. The gather operations began Sept. 11 and approximately 140 horses from four areas of the horse range were gathered during the eight days.