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California
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BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices effective Wednesday, June 12, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The Mother Lode Field Office and Ukiah Field Office seasonal
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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Trails Center welcomes blacksmithing demos, Dutch-oven cooking

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center June 15 and 16 for a weekend featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and Dutch-oven cooking.

California
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BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Napa

NAPA, Calif. – Wild horses and burros from the herd management areas of northeast California will be looking for new homes when the Bureau of Land Management offers them for adoption Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, at the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association Arena, 1200 Foster Road, in Napa. The BLM will offer eight mares and geldings aged 4 to 5, and 10 yearling fillies and geldings. A total of 14 burros of all ages, including yearlings, will also be available.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM urges western Nevada residents to take wildfire precautions for 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is advising residents living within the Carson City District, which encompasses 11 counties in western Nevada and eastern California to be aware of wildfire prevention.
Eastern States
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June 14-15: Wild horse and burro event in Doswell, Virginia

A wild horse and burro event is scheduled to be held in Doswell, Va.
Wyoming
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BLM seeks public input on Rock Springs wild horse gather plan

The BLM is seeking public input to inform the development of an environmental assessment for the gather and removal of nearly 5,000 excess wild horses over a 3-year period. This scoping period ends 8 July, 2024.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Order Announced for 2024

Interagency Fire Restrictions in Southern Nevada are effective from June 8, 2024 until the 31st day of December 2024, unless rescinded earlier.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
BLM archaeologist Patrick Walker gives a flint knapping demonstrations to Casper 4th graders.

Trails Center hosts flint knapping workshop

Celebrate archaeology at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this summer with a flint knapping workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.

Utah
OHVs near the Buckmaster Trailhead, San Rafael Swell. Photo by BLM Utah.

Virtual Public Meeting June 27 - San Rafael TMP

June 27 from 4-5 p.m., via Zoom. Registration required.
Utah
OHVs near the Buckmaster Trailhead, San Rafael Swell. Photo by BLM Utah.

Public Meeting June 26 - San Rafael Swell TMP

Public Meeting - June 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Emery County Public Lands Office in Castle Dale, Utah.
Arizona, Kingman FO
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BLM approves lithium exploration project in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management today announced its approval of the Big Sandy Valley Lithium Exploration Project near Wikieup.