Announcements

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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
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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.
Idaho, Boise DO
Adopt a wild horse or burro June 7 - 8; BLM Boise Wild Horse Corral

BLM to host adoption event at Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corral

The BLM Boise District Office will host a wild horse adoption June 7 - 8 at the Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral just off Pleasant Valley Road. There will be approximately 60 wild horses and seven burros available this weekend.
Arizona, Tucson FO
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BLM approves Middle Gila South Transportation Plan

The Tucson Field Office has finalized the Middle Gila South Access and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment for BLM-managed public lands close to Tucson and Phoenix and near small towns and communities in Pinal, Pima, Cochise and Gila counties, Arizona.
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
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BLM issues decision on Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final decision to approve an amendment for dispersed recreational target shooting in the Sonoran Desert National Monument Resource Management Plan.
Wyoming
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Safety advisory: Volunteer trash cleanup in Rogers Canyon on June 8, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is partnering with local entities for a trash cleanup effort in Rogers Canyon on Sat, June 8. We advise the public to be extra cautious with the added amount of foot traffic in the area.
Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk

Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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BLM seeks public input for the Wildcat Exploration Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Wildcat Exploration Project in the Seven Troughs Range of Pershing County.