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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Kemmerer FO
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BLM begins public comment period on Environmental Assessment associated with the Project West Trona Mine Project in Sweetwater County

KEMMERER, Wyo.

Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
A map containing the Marietta Unit of the Wayne National Forest outlined in red. Below that is an inset map zoomed out, showing the area is located on the Ohio and West Virginia Border. A BLM logo, and a map legend showing distance are in separate boxes on the right and left of the inset map, respectively.

BLM seeks input on additional environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio

FALLS CHURCH, Va.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO
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Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council Announces 2024 Meetings

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado's Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is announcing its 2024 meeting dates.
Idaho
Resource Advisory Council members received briefing. Photo Credit: BLM

BLM welcomes new Idaho Resource Advisory Council members

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes four new members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to the Idaho Resource Adv

California
a row of people in blue shirts stand upon the site where the Doyle fire station will be built.

Construction to begin on fire station expansion in Doyle, Calif.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO
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BLM Royal Gorge Field Office adopts new campsite fee structure

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Utah, West Desert DO
Sunset set turns the mountains and sand dunes shades of pink, orange, and purple at the Little Sahara Recreation Area. BLM photo by Bob Wick.

BLM Prepares for Visitor Surge at Little Sahara Recreation Area During Easter Weekend

FILLMORE,

California
An Aerial view of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies: a coastal forest in the foreground, a grassland pasture in the mid ground, and the pacific ocean in the background.

BLM welcomes public input on parking area and trailhead at Cotoni-Coast Dairies

Colorado
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Colorado River Valley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposed “rock-crawling” trail northeast of Silt

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposed 1.2-mile 4x4 vehicle “rock-crawling” trail northeast of Silt.

Nevada
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BLM invites the public to participate in public meetings and provide input on proposed Spring Valley gold mine in Pershing County, Nevada

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees: Katherine Gendron, Oliver Liu and Lindsey Smith.

Idaho
Hat Creek/Little Hat Creek area with Park Creek Acquisition parcel approximately outlined. Photo courtesy of BLM.

BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat

CHALLIS, Idaho—With funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Bureau of Land Management is partnering with The Conservati

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine Project in Oregon

VALE, Ore.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO
Pile burns at Saucito Ranch

Bureau of Land Management plans Carrizo Plain National Monument pile burn

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO
A blue sky and snow-capped mountain are the background for the Battle Mountain District Office with its Bureau of Land Management sign in front.

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

Public meetings are scheduled for Apr. 1 and 2

Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 McGee Mountain Herd Management Area Burro Gather Operations

Wyoming
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BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion in Big Horn County

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining expansion project in Big Horn County, 15 miles southeast of Lovell.

Montana-Dakotas
Image of two oil and gas pumps.

BLM holds March 2024 sale for North Dakota oil and gas leases

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering six parcels covering 2,336 ac

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Mount Lewis FO
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BLM completes analysis for proposed geothermal exploration in Nevada

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Colorado
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BLM protects public lands to support McPhee Dam and Reservoir in Colorado

LAKEWOOD,

National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
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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

California, Northern California DO
Landslide at Fleener Creek Trailhead.

BLM Fleener Creek Trailhead in the Lost Coast Headlands closed indefinitely

Idaho
Existing snow pack and muddy conditions cause seasonal closure extension

BLM to extend seasonal closure in South Hills

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, to Sunday, March 24.

Idaho
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BLM expands recreational opportunities in the Boise Foothills of Idaho

BOISE, Idaho

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
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BLM extends sequestration project comment period to April 17

MILES CITY, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to construct and