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BLM invites comment on proposed solar project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment on the draft environmental analysis for a new clean energy project proposed on approximately 2,4

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BLM seeks input on fourth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Silver City Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment

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BLM invests $6 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration partnerships in eight states
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BLM announces new winter public use cabin rental in Coldfoot, Alaska

 

The Bureau of Land Management's Nevada State Office sits behind a waving U.S. flag in Reno, Nevada during sunrise.
BLM partners with Nevada high school to teach fire science

RENO, Nevada – As the threat of wildfire increases every year, so does the increased demand for trained wildland firefighters.

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Closure in the South Hills goes into effect Jan. 16

 TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls

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BLM releases decision to gather wild burros in Utah’s Canyonlands Herd Management Area

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Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on proposed Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is announcing an upcoming public comment period on an environmental

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Falk townsite in Headwaters Forest Reserve named to National Register of Historic Places
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Bureau of Land Management fee-free day recognizes the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Portland, Ore. — The new year is upon us! Welcome 2024 with a fee-free visit to your public lands.

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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in January

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

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BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Yuma East / Gila River Travel Management Plan
The public is encouraged to review the inventoried routes and make comments during a 30-day period starting January 22 and ending Feb. 21, 2024. The BLM will conduct two virtual Zoom meetings to provide information about the project.
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BLM, RINS seek volunteers to monitor raptor nests

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BLM to conduct public information forum for Pantheon Solar Project

BLM announces oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota
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BLM to begin ignitions on 627-acre fuels reduction project near Crooked River Ranch

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM plans to begin burning 627 acres of hand piles the week of January 8th if conditions are favorable.

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BLM California selects Jeremiah Karuzas as new Deputy State Director, Energy and Minerals
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BLM plans pile burns in NE California to reduce wildfire risk
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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Public lands in Arizona closing for two years to construct Goldfield Recreation Area

PHOENIX – Beginning Feb.

ALT-TEXT – Photo. Foreground: a yellow-colored “Entering Public Land” sign mounted on a grey-colored, metal post is positioned near the gate opening in a fence line comprised of round wooden posts and metal wire. Background: a scenic view of the Bullwhacker area of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument; a dirt road curves slightly uphill through yellow and green grasses dotted with sagebrush; conifer trees and bushes grow in scattered clumps on the hills; overcast, grey-colored sky.
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument solicits public input on Left Coulee Access

SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont.

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Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area we

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed Parker Butte Solar Project

Carson City, Nev –Avantus Clean Energy, LLC will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Parker Butte solar generation and energy storage project on

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BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 26 oil and gas