Announcements

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Nevada
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BLM seeks nominations to the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin and Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin and Mojave-Southern Great Basin RACs for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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BLM Plans South Steens Wild Horse Gather

The BLM has tentative plans to gather wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Souths Steens Herd Management Area in southeast Oregon. The helicopter gather would begin around August 15.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
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BLM seeks input on proposed lease for Havasu Riviera Marina

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on a proposal from Arizona State Parks & Trails to lease approximately 17 acres of public lands for operation and expansion of the Havasu Riviera Marina.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM announces protections for Tonto National Forest lands near Superior, Arizona

The BLM is announcing protections for 276 acres of public lands in Tonto National Forest located entirely within corporate limits of the Town of Superior as requested by the U.S. Forest Service.
Arizona, Arizona Strip FO
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BLM Arizona Strip District crews suppressing Gulch, Quail Springs, Little Joe, and Grove fires

The BLM Arizona Strip District’s fire crews along with partner agencies and municipal crews are suppressing four wildland fires located south of St. George, Utah.
Utah, West Desert DO
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BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in Logan

The BLM’s West Desert District will host a meeting and field tour of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Aug. 14-15, 2024, to discuss various issues related to the management of public lands in Utah.
Utah, Green River DO
OHVs near the Buckmaster Trailhead, San Rafael Swell. Photo by BLM Utah.

San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host public meeting and field tour

The San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council is scheduled to conduct a public meeting and a field tour on August 13-14, 2024.
Idaho
Photo of Eagle Creek Road after repairs.

Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road complete

Work to repair road washouts, storm damage, and to make significant improvements to the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is complete and the road is fully available for use.
Wyoming, Lander FO
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Improvements to Shoshone Lake Road underway

Travel remains open during construction on the Shoshone Lake Road but expect delays through completion, expected in early August.
New Mexico, Pecos DO
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La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre tres parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,261.44 acres.
New Mexico, Pecos DO
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BLM seeks initial input for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

BLM New Mexico opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on three oil and gas parcels totaling 1,261 acres that may be included in a May 2025 lease sale. The comment period ends Aug. 14, 2024.