Announcements

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Wyoming
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BLM announces December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024, to offer eight oil and gas parcels totaling 4,641.95 acres in Wyoming.
Idaho
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BLM to implement emergency closure relocating recreational shooting from Indian Springs area; Nearby residences, livestock, equipment and people being hit by bullets

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will implement an emergency closure to recreational shooting in the Indian Springs area south of Kimberly, on Friday, Sept. 20, to protect life and property.
Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
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September 19-21: Wild horse and burro event in Cullman, Alabama

A BLM wild horse and burro adoption event is scheduled to take place in Cullman, Alabama at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Sept. 19-21, 2024
Nevada, Wells FO
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BLM issues decision for the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final decision approving the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project in Elko County.
California
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BLM plans gather of excess wild horses: October gather will take place 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.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM Ely District offers firewood for sale

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is offering cord units of mixed pinyon-juniper firewood to the public for $85 per cord.
Nevada
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Public invited to participate in National Public Lands Day on September 28

Participants will work with Bureau of Land Management staff to install signs welcoming visitors to the Basin and Range National Monument. Signs will be erected on the Monument’s northern, western and southern boundaries.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
California, California Desert DO
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BLM welcomes Philip DeSenze as Ridgecrest field manager

The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has selected Philip DeSenze as the field manager for the Ridgecrest Field Office. In his new role, he oversees the management of about 1.8 million acres of public lands in Kern, Inyo, and San Bernardino counties. DeSenze joins the BLM from the U.S. Forest Service where he served as District Ranger on the Inyo National Forest since 2019. DeSenze started his position earlier this week.  
Nevada, Carson City DO
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24th Annual Fernley Swales Public Lands Day Cleanup 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is partnering with the Fernley Rotary Club, Oregon California Trails Association, Desert Pigs, and Olcese Waste Services to host a Fernley Swales Cleanup for National Public Lands Day 2024.
Montana-Dakotas, Dillon FO
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Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Proposed Fee Increases for Madison River Recreation Sites

The BLM requests public comments regarding proposed increases to existing camping fees and implementation of per-person day use fees at BLM recreation sites along the Madison River. Comment period closes Sept. 18, 2024.