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Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

CORRECTION: Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District Rescinds Oil & Gas Leasing Environmental Assessment and Resource Management Plan Amendment

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Battle Mountain District is notifying the public that the Battle Mountain District Resource Management Plan amendment

Wyoming

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Sweetwater County

Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management names new Carson City District Manager

Carson City, Nev. – Ken Collum has been named the new District Manager for the Carson City District, Bureau of Land Management in Nevada.

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

The Bureau of Land Management announces virtual public meetings for Central Yukon draft plan and analysis

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host six virtual public meetings Jan. 26-28 and Feb.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM plans safety and access improvements at San Pedro House

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management Proposes Fee Changes, Annual Pass for Northwest Oregon Recreation Sites

SALEM, Ore.

Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO

BLM Colorado names new district managers after district boundaries realignment

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

California, Northern California DO

Bureau of Land Management names Dereck Wilson manager of Northern California District

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

Alaska, Arctic DO
Aerial photo of river on flat tundra

Trump Administration Conducts First ANWR Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Lease Sale

ANCHORAGE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today received bids covering 552,802 acres at the first oil and gas lease sale for the Coastal Plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildl

Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks input on proposed Lake Havasu shoreline trail

Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Names New Deputy State Director for Resources, Lands and Planning

RENO, Nev. – Alan Shepherd has been named the Deputy State Director for Resources, Lands and Planning for the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM’s Mineral Ridge boat launch to temporarily close for renovation work

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Mineral Ridge boat launch and associated facilities will temporarily close in January for upgrades to improve boa

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Volunteer Host for Gerber Recreation Area

Klamath Falls, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview BLM to conduct aerial seeding

Lakeview, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM North Dakota coal lease sale Jan. 15

BILLINGS, Mont.

Alaska, Arctic DO
Rivers and lakes in Northeast National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

Trump Administration Updates Plan for Responsible Energy Development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In support of the Trump Administration’s agenda for a stronger and more energy independent nation, the Bureau of Land Management has finalized a new Integr

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management Concludes the 2020 Fish Creek Wild Horse Gather

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve in Riverside County

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Provides Relief for Right-Of-Way Holders due to Extraordinary Circumstances

Pursuant to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) right-of-way regulations (43 CFR Parts 2800 and 2880), rents and fees for authorizations on public land are due each year on January 1, with a 15-day

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Lake Mathews Reserve

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management reinforces the importance of recreational shooting activities on public lands

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct Eagle Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

BLM reduces fire and shooting restrictions in the California Desert District