Announcements

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Wyoming, Rock Springs FO
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BLM High Desert District announces decision on Herbicide EA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) issued a decision on Sept. 26, 2024, based on the finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (EA).
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
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BLM issues proposed grazing amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a resource management plan amendment for livestock grazing within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Wyoming
Oil and gas development in Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on four oil and gas parcels totaling 2,443 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed energy corridor updates

The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Energy Corridors necessary to accommodate potential renewable energy projects, such as the 200-megawatt Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center in Washoe County.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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BLM finishes environmental analysis for Dutch Flat gold mining exploration project

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it has completed the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
Nevada, Mount Lewis FO
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BLM issues final environmental analysis for proposed gold mine

A Notice of Availability will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to begin a 30-day public review period which ends Nov. 4, 2024.
Wyoming, Kemmerer FO
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Community volunteers assist in sagebrush planting for National Public Lands Day

The Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office hosted a successful community event on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27, 2024, bringing together volunteers to participate in a sagebrush planting effort at the historic Fossil Well #1 site. This restoration project is a key part of the ongoing reclamation of one of the Kemmerer area’s earliest 20th-century petroleum exploration sites, contributing to the recovery of local ecosystems and wildlife habitats, including sage grouse core habitat.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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BLM Announces Implementation of North Hills WUI Fuels Reduction Project

The Bureau of Land Management announces the decision to implement the North Hills Wildland-Urban Interface Fuels Reduction Project, following the review of the Categorical Exclusion.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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BLM amplifies announcement welcoming nominations for Advisory Committee for Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

Nomination period for membership opened Aug. 20 and is now extended to Nov. 4, 2024.
Wyoming, Cody FO
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BLM seeks input on overnight fees at Cody-area recreation sites

To help offset the costs to maintain the sites, while generating funding toward future updates, the Cody Field Office has drafted a plan for new and updated overnight fees at three campgrounds in the Cody area.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM to host live auction for solar energy lease in New Mexico

In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management is offering one parcel in the Afton Solar Energy Zone in Doña Ana County for lease through a live competitive auction.