Announcements

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Arizona, Tucson FO

Dec. 7: Celebrate NPLD with an Ironwood Forest National Monument volunteer workday

The Tucson Field Office and the Friends of Ironwood Forest will be hosting a National Public Lands Day event on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Ironwood Forest National Monument. 
Arizona, Yuma FO

Oct. 26: Join us in Yuma for an NPLD clean up at Paradise Cove

On Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Bureau of Land Management will hold a Paradise Cove clean up and trail maintenance event near Yuma.
New Mexico, Socorro FO

Sept. 28: Upper Log Canyon Wildlife Water Access Rehab

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office is celebrating National Public Lands Day by rehabbing a closed logging road which was utilized to provide utility task vehicle access to construct the Upper Log Canyon Wildlife Water in June 2024.
California, Applegate FO

BLM Resource Advisory Council to meet in Cedarville

The Bureau of Land Management Northern California District Resource Advisory Council will convene for a field tour and meeting, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 25 and 26, in Cedarville. The tour and meeting are open to the public.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO

BLM announces public meeting and comment period for proposed Cowboy Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the proposed Cowboy Solar project, which if approved could generate up to 200 megawatts of renewable energy on approximately 2,528 acres of public lands in Eddy County.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM land sale generates $477,500 for projects

On 9/12/24, BLM Ely District sold 5 parcels totaling 481.5 acres generating $477,500 under LCCRDA and WPCCRDA. Proceeds may be used for natural resources, recreation and wilderness in Lincoln and White Pine Counties, NV.
Nevada, Humboldt FO

BLM issues analysis for proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada

BLM’s final environmental analysis of a proposed expansion of the Colado Mine in Pershing County is now available online for public review.
Utah

BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input on proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project connecting Nevada and Utah power grids

BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are announcing the release of the Final EIS, U.S.D.A Forest Service Draft Record of Decision, and pre-decisional objection review for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt Transmission Project.
Nevada, Pahrump FO

BLM seeks input on proposed Copper Rays Solar Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 90-day comment period on the Copper Rays Solar Project, a proposed 700- megawatt photovoltaic solar project on about 4,414 acres of BLM land in Nye County, Nevada.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Construction Begins on New Coal Banks Landing Campground Boat Ramp

Construction of a new boat ramp at the Bureau of Land Management’s Coal Banks Landing Campground begins this week and should be completed by spring 2025.
Montana-Dakotas, Malta FO

BLM seeks public input on Malta Field Office Updated Recreation Business Plan

Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on the Malta Field Office’s draft updated Business Plan for Developed Recreation, which includes proposed fee increases.