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Virtual scoping sessions set for Bureau of Land Management sage-grouse planning

The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input on issues to consider while it evaluates the need to update range-wide management plans for sagebrush habitat

The BLM approves Arica and Victory Pass solar projects
Contractors prepare a section of the Middle Two Calf Road, Nov. 5, 2021, for pouring a new concrete low-water crossing. The new crossing is part of a recently completed road reconstruction project, improving public access and traveler safety within the BLM’s Missouri Breaks National Back Country Byway. BLM photo by Carl Patten, North Central Montana District civil engineer.
BLM Completes Middle Two Calf Road Reconstruction, Reopens to Public Traffic

WINIFRED, Mont.

BLM seeks public comments on proposed reroute of Gateway South transmission line at Colorado-Utah border

Bureau of Land Management solicits interest in solar development on public lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is soliciting interest for utility-scale solar energy development on nearly 90,000 acres of public lan

Change planned for releasing John Day River boater permits

Central Ore.

New seasonal conditional restrictions in the Wood River Valley

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s

Woman rides an ATV around the bend of a trail at Fivemile Pass Recreation Area.
NEPA decision designates Fivemile Pass as Special Area

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office has designated 17,927 acres of public lands in Fivemile Pass, located in Utah and Tooele Counties, as a

The Bureau of Land Management approves phase two of Luning solar project

CARSON CITY, Nevada - The Bureau of Land Management Stillwater Field Office has approved phase two of the Luning Solar Energy Project submitted by Liberty Utilities LLC.

The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the Fox–Lake Wild Horse Gather

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Fox - Lake Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nev., December 17, 2021. 

Collaborative effort creates seed islands to restore desert tortoise habitat

ELY, Nev.

BLM seeks public input on camping and travel management in Chaffee County

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 announced in June 2021 that it was increasing the protection of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River conserva

Montrose area seasonal closures to protect wildlife begin in December

BLM Cody’s Gretchen Hurley receives stewardship excellence award

CODY, Wyoming — Bureau of Land Management Geologist Gretchen Hurley has received a national BLM Director Award for her efforts to reclaim the abandoned uranium mines on Little Mountain in Wyoming’s

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2022 Nevada Wild Horse Range Wild Horse and Burro Gather

LAS VEGAS – On or around December 18, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District, Pahrump Field Office, will begin a wild horse an

BLM to evaluate the use of integrated weed management practices on 600,000 acres of public land in the Gunnison Field Office

Gunnison, Colo.

BLM law enforcement protects public land resources
Bureau of Land Management now accepting applications for 2022 wildland firefighting positions

RENO, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking people to join one of the largest firefighting programs in the United States.

Butte BLM plans to burn slash piles

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will burn slash piles during the upcoming months in Beaverhead, Lewis and Clark, and Jefferson counties, near Wise River, Clancy,

BLM Ely District tree-thinning part of large-scale watershed restoration

ELY, Nev.

BLM seeks comment on wild horse fertility control in Stewart Creek Herd Management Area

RAWLINS, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment to analyze the impacts of applying fertility contro

Challis Field Office enacting wintertime motor vehicle closures

CHALLIS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is implementing several seasonal motor vehicle closures, which will be in effect from Dec.

The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January and April

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2022 Best in the D