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Images of GUSG habitat and birds used on the cover of the proposed RMP amendment.
BLM releases proposed plan amendment supporting Gunnison sage-grouse recovery
The BLM has released the Gunnison Sage-Grouse Proposed RMP Amendment/Final EIS analyzing habitat management for eight Gunnison sage-grouse populations on BLM public lands across southwest Colorado and southeast Utah.
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La BLM propone actualizaciones a los planes del área de Grand Junction y del Valle del Río Colorado
La Oficina de Gestión de Tierras publicó una declaración de impacto ambiental suplementaria final que evalúa los cambios propuestos para la gestión de las oficinas de campo del Valle del Río Colorado y Grand Junction.
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BLM proposes updates to Grand Junction, Colorado River Valley area plans
The Bureau of Land Management announced a final supplemental environmental impact statement analyzing proposed management changes for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices.
Wildlife walking across a landscape with an alpine mountain in the background.
BLM proposes renewed protections for Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
BLM is seeking comments on a proposal to renew restrictions for 4,792 acres of public lands within the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.
A scenic river with green grasses nearby.
Blue Valley Ranch land exchange in Colorado proceeds to next steps
The Bureau of Land Management is completing a proposed land exchange with the Blue Valley Ranch in order to increase public access for fishing, hunting, and other recreation in Grand and Summit counties, Colorado.
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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
Two people standing in a stream wearing waders and hats. One of the two has a net and the other is recording data. A third person sits on the streambank with his feet in the water.
BLM to invest $3.1 million to restore wildlife habitats, as part of the Investing in America agenda

 

BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert
Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Many yellowing aspens in a forest along a mountain ridge.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Thompson Divide

WASHINGTON —

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Interior Department Announces Nearly $12 Million to Protect and Restore Western Wildlife Habitats and Migration Corridors

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today 

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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

A semi at the Sand Gulch campground
Sand Gulch campground reopens after successful expansion

Image of Dolores River at low water.
BLM seeks public comments on proposed rule for Tres Rios and Gunnison field offices
MONTROSE, Colo. – The BLM is seeking public comments on a proposed supplementary rule pertaining to recreational activities on public lands in the Tres Rios Field Office and the Silverton area of Gunnison Field Office.
The BLM burns slash piles in the Southwest District when conditions permit.
BLM Tres Rios Field Office plans prescribed pile burns in Dolores and Montezuma counties

MONTROSE, Colo.

A group of volunteers at the Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area
BLM Colorado’s Volunteer of the Year award presented to Chris Brandt for his work in the Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area

SILT, Colo.

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BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in February

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BLM hosting public meeting in Grand Junction to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo — The Bureau of Land Man

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Bureau of Land Management plans pile burns southwest of Meeker

Meeker, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning pile burns in the White River Field Office between Jan. 31 and March 30, 2024.

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BLM seeks comment on proposed rule for Colorado Western Slope areas

The Arkansas River flows through Eastern Colorado, the region managed through the principles outlined in the ECRMP.
BLM approves new Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management recently signed a record of decision to update resource management planning guidance for about 658,200 surface acres and 3.3 milli

Southwest RAC members discuss issues on Silverton field trip in October 2023
BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet February 7

Montrose, Colo.

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BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

Attend a public scoping meeting to learn more about the Uncompahgre RMP Amendment.
BLM seeks public input on Uncompahgre Field Office plan amendment

MONTROSE, Colo.

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BLM to offer small parcel for direct sale in Eagle County

SILT, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to sell a 7.55-acre parcel in Eagle County to Sweetwater Rydev LLC, operator of Anderson Summer Camp.