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Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

Carbella Recreation Site near Yellowstone re-opens with a fresh upgrade

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Campers and boaters will find a lot to love about the just-renovated Carbella Recreation Site along the banks of the Yellowstone River, 20 miles north of the nation’s oldest nation

California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills evacuated due to wildland fire danger

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

BLM puts fire restrictions on North Hills near Helena

(BUTTE, Mont.) – With record-breaking heat and dry fuels conditions keeping firefighters nervously eyeing the horizon for smoke plumes, the North Hills near Helena are particularly vulnerable to th

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Bureau of Land Management plans work on Shoshone Lake Road

LANDER. Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office will delay the opening of the Shoshone Lake Road this month to complete needed road maintenance.

Colorado

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin June 18, 2021

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Fire Chiefs representing municipalities and fire protection districts of Mesa County are

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM approves travel plan providing for diverse recreational opportunities and access

MEEKER, Colo.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Kellyville, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Kellyville, Okla., July 16-17, at the Creek County Fairgrounds.

Northwest DO

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect across northwest Colorado

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Wednesday, June 16 for BLM administered lands in Grand, Jackson, Eagle, Summit, Larimer, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties along with the lands in Kremmling, White River and Little Snake Field Offices. 
Alaska

Bureau of Land Management Announces U.S. Air Force Application for 20-year Extension of Land Withdrawal in South-Central Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management today published a notice that the United States Air Force has applied for a 20-year extension of a public land order that would provide the military services with continued exclusive use of lands for tactical training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Collaborative efforts result in restoration of Henrys Lake shoreline

ISLAND PARK, Idaho – Wildlife, residents, and anglers in southeast Idaho will all benefit from collaborative efforts to restore the Henrys Lake shorelines and improve lake water quality.  

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM continues efforts to protect Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River Rim and viewshed

Taos, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office announces that it is working in concert with the Taos County Commission, County Sheriff and two homeown

Arizona

BLM Arizona Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting July 22, 2021

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss public land management topics at a meeting to

Utah

BLM to Convey Mineral Interests to US Magnesium LLC to protect Great Salt Lake Ecosystem

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office has published a Notice of Realty Action (NORA) in the Federal Register for conveyance of sub-sur

Alaska, Anchorage DO

State and Federal Teamwork Quickly Restores Access to Sourdough Creek Campground and Boat Ramp After Spring Road Washout

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – A team of federal and state agencies helped the Bureau of Land Man

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 14, 2021

Acres: 72,250 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 88% 
Total personnel: 285 

High Plains DO

Buffalo Field Office issues Stage 1 fire restrictions

BUFFALO, Wyo. - Due to dry conditions and high fire danger the BLM Wyoming High Plains District has implemented fire restrictions for all BLM administered lands within Johnson and

Utah, Green River DO, Paria River DO, Color Country DO, West Desert DO, Canyon Country DO

Fire restrictions begin for all BLM Utah public lands

SALT LAKE CITY — Beginning June 16 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by e

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually June 24 to 25

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet virtually June 24 to 25, 2021.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely and Caliente public rooms resume limited in-person services

ELY, Nev.

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 13, 2021

Acres: 72,250 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 85% 
Total personnel: 336 

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 12, 2021

Acres: 72,250 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 82% 
Total personnel: 342 

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 11, 2021

Acres: 72,250 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 77% 
Total personnel: 345