Announcements

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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
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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.
Idaho
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BLM Shoshone Field Office staff and partners complete Hang Loose and Hang Tight trails in Wood River Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office staff in partnership with the International Mountain Bicycling Association, City of Hailey, Wood River Trails Coalition, and the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) just finished constructing the Hang Loose and Hang Tight trails located immediately adjacent to Hailey in the Hangman drainage.
Idaho, Pocatello FO
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BLM to conduct prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon west of Malad

BLM will conduct two prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October and possibly into November.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed wastewater treatment transport system in Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the City of Redmond’s request to receive land to expand the city’s wastewater treatment facility and associated wetland complex.
Wyoming, Lander FO
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BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm place 46 gentled animals

All of the offered wild horses and burros found new homes at the most recent BLM/Wyoming Honor Farm adoption. The highest bid was for 2-year-old Walker, who will be used to teach a college horsemanship course.
Arizona, Tucson FO
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Oct. 29: Lend a hand for NPLD with San Pedro trail maintenance

Work will involve tread repairs, vegetation trimming, and sign maintenance at the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona.