Announcements

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

Public Meeting June 25 - San Rafael Swell TMP

Public Meeting - June 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River, Utah.
Utah, Green River DO
OHVs near the Buckmaster Trailhead, San Rafael Swell. Photo by BLM Utah.

BLM seeks input for San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan

Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the preliminary environmental assessment and travel network alternatives for the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan in southeastern Utah.
Wyoming, Lander FO
A wooden bridge crosses a creek and leads into a forested area.

BLM seeks input on overnight fees at Lander-area campgrounds

The Lander Field Office will accept comments through July 5 on a draft plan for updated overnight fees at three campgrounds near Lander.
Montana-Dakotas
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This Friday: Sneak Peek of 75 Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption

Come out to the MetraPark Inner Field, Friday, June 7, 4-7 p.m. for a sneak peak of the 75 wild horses and burros that will be available for adoption at the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption event June 8-9.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in June

The Steens Mountain Advisory Council has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, June 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for a field tour in the Steens Mountain area, and Friday, June 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for a business session.
Alaska
Autumn trees in the Anchorage Bowl.

BLM announces virtual public information sessions for Alaska Long Trail National Scenic Trail feasibility study

The BLM will host three virtual sessions—June 11, 13, and 27— to inform the congressionally-directed feasibility study of the proposed Alaska Long Trail National Scenic Trail.
Arizona, Yuma FO
A UTV travels a dirt road in the high desert.

BLM approves Imperial Hills Transportation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yuma Field Office has finalized the Imperial Hills Travel and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment for BLM-managed public lands in the area north of Yuma.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
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BLM Removes Dry Fuels to Reduce Wildfire Risk

BLM fire personnel carried out mowing operations to remove fine fuels and reduce the risk of wildfire in the Battle Mountain District near the Copper Basin Mountain Bike Trail, southwest of Battle Mountain.
California
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BLM begins emergency gather to save wild burros in the Piute Mountain Herd Area

NEEDLES, Calif. – Due to extreme temperatures and insufficient water availability, the Bureau of Land Management began an emergency gather of wild burros on Friday, May 31, using a temporary water and bait trap method in the Piute Mountain Herd Area in San Bernardino County.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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June 12: BLM Las Cruces District announces community forum to discuss vegetative treatments near Pinos Altos

The BLM Las Cruces District invites Pinos Altos residents to come out and be informed of the ongoing and future herbicidal treatment actions as part of a vegetative treatment program to reduce the amount and continuity of burnable vegetation surrounding the Pinos Altos area.