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Wind turbines in the desert
BLM approves Alta Wind Battery Energy Storage project in California
Bureau of Land Management employees transferring a water tender to the Wheeler County Rangeland Fire Protection Association
Bureau of Land Management offers partners wildland fire equipment

Portland, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Rural Fire Readiness program is dedicated to enhancing the firefighting capabilities of wildland firefighting partners.

An abandoned well with vegetation growing through it
BLM invests in restoring abandoned wells in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Off-highway vehicle users on BLM-managed public lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. (BLM)
BLM seeks input on fifth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho

Image of a skier coming down a snowy steep mountain slope.
BLM seeks input on heliskiing on lands near Valdez and Thompson Pass

Glennallen, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input through a scoping period t

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BLM reschedules conifer mortality field trip to March 15

Medford, Ore. — Due to the forecasted storm, the Bureau of Land Management has re-scheduled a public field trip to see ongoing conifer mortality in southwest Oregon.

Four brown and black horses in the high desert
BLM to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption
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Landslide on Little Elk Mountain Road

Eugene, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management officials are notifying the public of a landslide affecting a portion of Little Elk Mountain Road.

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.
BLM seeks public comments on Left Coulee Access EA

SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont.

Image of Dolores River at low water.
BLM seeks public comments on proposed rule for Tres Rios and Gunnison field offices
MONTROSE, Colo. – The BLM is seeking public comments on a proposed supplementary rule pertaining to recreational activities on public lands in the Tres Rios Field Office and the Silverton area of Gunnison Field Office.
A brown, fuzzy burro
BLM to offer horses, burros for adoption in Ferndale
Portrait of Ron Nuckles
BLM welcomes Ron Nuckles as Needles Field Manager
map of project area
Bureau of Land Management announces scoping period for the Muddy River Floodplain Restoration Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is planning a restoration project for a portion of the Muddy River floodplain, app

The BLM burns slash piles in the Southwest District when conditions permit.
BLM Tres Rios Field Office plans prescribed pile burns in Dolores and Montezuma counties

MONTROSE, Colo.

Sled dog pulling
BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 2 at the BLM Campbell Tract.

Elizabeth Meyer-Shields
BLM California selects Elizabeth Meyer-Shields as new Deputy State Director, Resources
A photo of a reflective lake in the foreground, with small boats anchored near the shoreline, with mountains in the distance and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
BLM announces opening of Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

Taos, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Offic

NNCC Adoption Results for the February 24, 2024 event
February 2024 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

Person overlooking the Snake River canyon area.
BLM and partners finalize third travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—After extensive work with local partner organizations, the Bureau of Land Management today finalized the third of five plans that, taken tog

blm logo with black and white trees next to it
BLM updates management strategy for Southeastern Oregon public lands

VALE, Ore.

Photo of Blaine Newman hiking, with mountains and blue sky in the background.
BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager

POCATELLO, Idaho —

Fire crews on a prescribed fire
BLM plans prescribed burn in Alpine County

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District is planning a prescribed burn of approximately 45 piles of woody debri

A lighted kiosk is shown at night with detailed instruction boards provides directions to visitors on how to use the new cashless self pay system
BLM moves to cashless system at Virgin River Campground
The Virgin River Campground is now cashless for all campsites at this popular recreation area in Arizona.
Wild horses on East Pershing Complex range land.
BLM proposes wild horse gather in Wyoming’s White Mountain area

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management invites input on a proposed wild horse gather in southwest Wyoming’s White Mountain Herd Management Area.

an office building with an American flag flying outside. The building sign reads Bureau of Land Management, Managing your public lands
BLM releases proposed improvements to Table Mesa Recreation Area

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District Office finalized the Table Mesa Environmental Assessment of enhanced recreational facilities at the Table Mesa area north