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Utah

BLM Utah issues March 2021 oil and gas lease sale environmental assessment

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued the March 2021 oil and gas lease sale environmental assessment for public review and comment.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM restores eastern Nevada public lands

ELY, Nev.

High Plains DO

Muddy Mountain Road Scheduled to Close Thursday

CASPER, Wyo.

Utah

December geothermal lease sale generates almost $168,900

Alaska
Overview of previous seismic activity taken in August 2017

Bureau of Land Management announces availability of Environmental Assessment for seismic exploration of Coastal Plain

Arizona, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public comment on proposed conveyance to Fry Fire District

The proposed conveyance would allow for the placement of infrastructure such as cell towers and generate revenue to support its firefighting and emergency medical services.
California, Northern California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning projects at Lacks Creek, west of Hoopa

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office is issuing firewood permits. Permits will be processed over the phone ONLY from 8:00 a.m.

Utah, Richfield FO, Color Country DO

The Bureau of Land Management Invites Public Comment on R&PP to Sevier County

RICHFIELD, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on Sevier County’s Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP) proposal to expand its current

Arizona, Colorado River DO
A blue truck drives through the dirt.

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2021 Best in the Desert’s Parker 250 and 425 races in La Paz County.
Nevada, Carson City DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Land Transfer to Facilitate Anaconda Mine Cleanup

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Wyoming

Two BLM employees receive national award for excellence in fire program

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Bureau of Land Management seeking public comments on Fremont County mineral materials proposal

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management California completes oil and gas lease sale

Alaska, Fairbanks DO
Central Yukon landscape

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input by March 11 on draft analysis for new central Alaska land use plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will announce proposed changes tomorrow to the way it manages public lands in central Alaska to bolster sus

New Mexico

BLM adjusts hours of operation at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M.

High Plains DO

BLM To Conduct Controlled Burns as Winter Weather Arrives

CASPER, Wyo.

Utah

BLM is considering developing new trails and is asking for public input

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office is considering potential trail development near growing communities along the Wasatch Front.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks input on tree removal from the Archie Creek Fire Area

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District is seeking public input on a proposal to implement fire recovery activities within the Arc

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Timber harvest operations to temporarily restrict trail access at Blue Creek Bay

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Due to heavy equipment and timber harvest activities on the east side of the Blue Creek Bay recreation area, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeu

Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Desatoya Herd Management Area Preliminary Environmental Assessment

CARSON CITY, Nev.

California

BLM continues to encourage responsible recreation on public lands

National Office

Trump Administration streamlines review of salvage timber projects and pinyon-juniper removal to reduce threat of catastrophic wildfires

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Comment period open for Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans

Hines, Ore.