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Aerial photo of the tundra and rivers of the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
BLM Alaska Invites Public Comment on NPR-A Seismic Survey

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Office today posted a draft environmental assessmen

Wild horses
National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet in Phoenix in December

The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet Dec. 12-14, 2023, at the Bureau of Land Management’s National Training Center located at 9828 N 31st Ave in Phoenix, Arizona.

map that shows temporary closure area for 2023 Rage at the River race
BLM issues temporary closure for 2023 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV race

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration Dec. 9-10, 2023.

Solar Panels.
Clean energy project on BLM-managed public lands in California goes operational
Silver Lining Trail marker
BLM and partners complete trail construction in Wood River Valley

SHOSHONE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, in partnership with the International Mountain Biking Association and the Blaine County Recreation Distric

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Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail re-open November 10

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office will re-open the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail on November 10, 2023.

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Vale District Bureau of Land Management implementing seasonal prescribed burns

VALE, Ore.

BLM lands provide important sagebrush habitat for the Gunnison sage-grouse. Photo: Kathy Broadhead
BLM seeks public input for plan supporting Gunnison sage-grouse recovery

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Firefighter lighting a prescribed burn with a torch. (BLM)
BLM Wyoming High Desert District to conduct prescribed burns

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Transmission lines on land managed by Bureau of Land Management.
BLM invites public input on 214-mile transmission line proposal in Utah and Nevada
The BLM is seeking public input on the proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project that would connect the Clover Substation in central Utah with the Robinson Summit Substation in east-central Nevada.
A photo of a mule deer doe with some snow on her head.
BLM welcomes comments on draft plan for big game habitat conservation in Colorado

LAKEWOOD,

An American flag blows in the wind with blue skies in the background
BLM waives day-use fees to celebrate Veterans Day 2023

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on November

A firefighter ignites a slash pile surround by snow.
BLM Newcastle to burn slash piles in Crook and Weston counties

An evergreen on a hill side in the great basin.
The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits
Horses running across the high desert with mountains in the background.
Inyo National Forest, BLM seek input on proposed wild horse gather
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BLM seeks comment on proposed Wabuska Geothermal Exploration in Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Photo of Pie Town Pile Burn
BLM plans pile burns in Catron County
Prehistoric rock art in the Mt. Irish area of the Basin and Range National Monument.
Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative Round 14 Proposal Period Open

ELY, Nev.

An array of long solar panels in the desert.
BLM seeks public feedback on proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in Arizona

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform development of an environmental analysis for the proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in western La Pa

A pump jack in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Texas
A mountain biker on the White Ridge Trails System in New Mexico.
BLM waives day-use fees to celebrate Veterans Day

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on November 11, 2023, in celebration of Veterans Day.

Cattle rest amid the sagebrush in eastern Nevada.
BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in White Pine County

ELY, Nev.

Photo of Organ Mountains
BLM Las Cruces District Office closed on Nov. 10 and recreation site fees waived in observance of Veterans Day
Oil and Gas activity in Carlsbad, NM.
La Oficina de Administración de Tierras busca opinion pública en la propuesta de Contrato de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas
A sunny hill with vegetation and trees.
Moab Field Office Releases Proposal for Mud Springs Trail System for Public Comment
The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office is releasing a draft environmental assessment for a 15-day public comment period covering the Mud Springs Trail System.