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Volunteer opportunity for National Public Lands Day

CRAIG, Colo.

BLM Announces Comment Period, Public Meeting Opportunity for Davenport Electronic Site Withdrawal Extension Application

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On September 18, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will announce in the Federal Register the beginning of a 90-day public comment period and an opportunit

Help protect local communities

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is hiring various jobs in wildland fire across Oregon and Washington.

BLM Willow Creek Bridge
Emergency bridge closure on Green Mountain’s Willow Creek Road

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office has temporarily closed a bridge that crosses Willow Creek Road (BLM Road 2412) on Green Mountain due to a hazardous

solar array in the desert with mountains in the background.
BLM welcomes public comment on proposed Easley Solar project in Riverside County
Join the Bureau of Land Management for National Public Lands Day

Roseburg, Ore. – Please join the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a volunteer friendly day of weed removal and cleanup at the Millpond and Lone Pine Recreation sit

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BLM Edson and Sixes recreation sites and campgrounds closed due to Anvil Fire
As a result of the Anvil Fire, the BLM is closing the Edson and Sixes campgrounds and recreation sites until further notice. This order is for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel.
Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions

VALE, Ore. – Effective Saturday, Sept.

North Dakota Field Office building and sign
BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $2 million

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 19 parcels covering 8,061.61 acres in North Dakota.

Dale Culver selected as new San Luis Valley field manager

Monte Vista, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Rocky Mountain District has announced the selection of Dale Culver as the San Luis Valley Field Manager.

Missoula BLM prepares for prescribed burns in Blackfoot River watershed

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is getting ready for prescribed burning in the Blackfoot River Corridor in the coming weeks.  

Ross Point Day Use recreation area offers a family friendly venue.
BLM invites visitors to enjoy improvements at Ross Point Day Use site

POST FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office is pleased to announce that improvements at the Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site are now co

Winterizing water systems at Fontenelle Creek Campground

KEMMERER, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office advises that the water system at the Fontenelle Creek Campground will be winteriz

Four tan colored horses running over sagebrush.
Bureau of Land Management to begin Surprise/Calico Complex wild horse gather
Graphic of e-bike
BLM seeks input on preliminary environmental assessment for resource management plan amendment, E-bike use within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In keeping with the Department of the Interior's goal to promote public land stewardship, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wi

BLM issues leases for Amargosa Valley Solar Energy Zone parcels in Nevada

RENO, Nev.

Trails Center Casper Wyoming
Trails Center announces Fall History Club classes

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is inviting young historians to participate in free interactive youth programs throughout

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Cullman, Alabama

People wearing blue shirts volunteer outdoors.
BLM Las Cruces District waives recreation site fees for National Public Lands Day

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District will waive entrance fees for visitors to its recreation sites Saturday, Sept.

BLM seeks public comment regarding Challis Foothills Master Trail Plan

CHALLIS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking the public’s input for a proposed recreational Master Trail Plan that would be located in the Challis Foothills.

BLM extends public comment period on proposed GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management has extended the scoping period to gather public comments on the proposed GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project to upgra

Fixed-wing aircraft treats cheatgrass
BLM High Desert District, Carbon County Weed and Pest Control District to conduct cheatgrass treatments.

Rawlins, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District, in cooperation with Carbon County Weed and Pest Control District (CCWP) plans to continue cheatgrass treatments

Prescribed fires planned on Carpenter Ridge and West Dolores Rim

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct prescribed fire treatments this fall in the Tres Rios and Uncompahgre field offices.

BLM fire officials responding to wildfires in Yakima River Canyon

Yakima, WA.

Burros on the range
BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild burro management plan in western Arizona

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period for an environmental assessment that analyzes a 10-year plan to remove excess wild burros