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BLM seeking public comment at scoping meetings for new NPR-A plan
The Bureau of Land Management is holding eight public scoping meetings to gather public comments that help guide the development of a new Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) .
BLM Nov. 29, 2018, coal lease sale result

FLOWOOD, Miss. – In keeping with the “America First Energy Plan,” the Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern States State Office held a competitive federal coal lease sale by sealed b

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Mercedes, Texas

NORMAN, OKLA - The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro sale event in Mercedes, Texas, beginning on Jan.

BLM accepting applications for Special Recreation Permit Subgroup of the California Desert Advisory Council

Image of a dirt bike coming into the finish line at sand dunes.

BLM is accepting applications for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area Subgroup

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BLM Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $39,327,344
SANTA FE, N.M.
BLM extends public comment period on coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

BLM invites public input on draft recreation business plans for Monticello and Richfield Field Offices

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released two draft recreation business plans for public comment.

BLM approves Bently Land Acquisition Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Bently Land Acquisition Project of 14,522 acres of environmentally sensitive lands owned by Bently Family Limited Partnership.

BLM Wyoming Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

BLM Utah Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SALT LAKE CITY – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the avail

BLM Colorado Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

DENVER, Colo.

BLM California Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Close-up picture of two sage-grouse on a prairie.
BLM Idaho Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BOISE, Idaho – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availab

BLM Nevada Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

RENO, Nev.

BLM Oregon Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

PORTLAND, Ore. – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Christmas Tree Permits and Avenza Mobile Maps Available

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Medford district office and the U.S.

Updated Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Reflect Wishes of States, Governors

WASHINGTON – Proposed revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation plans reflect months of consultation and collaboration with Western governors on how best to avoi

Fire on Public Lands
Idaho Falls District BLM is hiring wildland firefighters for 2019

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho-- The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will be hiring wildland firefighters for the 2019 fire season.

Stinking Springs area closed over winter to protect wildlife

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – At the request of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office has temporarily closed the Stinking S

Seasonal closures protect wildlife

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office reminds the public of annual winter closures in the Bald Ridge, Carter Mountain, Little Mountain and Twin Creek Trail areas.

The BLM to conduct pile-burning operations in Mono County

Image of a firefighter in snow covered brush.BRIDGEORT, Calif.

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office will lift fire restrictions on Friday

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Santa, Crafts and Hot Chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center Presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy taking a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, making crafts and sipping hot chocolate at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

BLM approves updated Kirkland Mine plan of operations

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office has approved an updated Mining and Reclamation Plan of Operations and Final Environmental Assessment (E