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The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host virtual meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office and U.S.

BLM seeks comments on new segment of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in New Mexico

North Platte River in the Marton family property
BLM kicks off Great Outdoors Month with two acquisitions through the Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Bureau of Land Management is kicking off Great Outdoors Month by finalizing two land acquisitions in Colorado and Wyoming that will unlock over 40,000 acres of previously inaccessible public land.
Court order restores public access to Teaters Road

Prineville, Ore. — A federal district court issued an order on May 17, 2022, requiring Waibel Ranches to allow the public and the government the use of Teaters Road.

Southwest Utah, Northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions

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Department of the Interior Announces Steps to Increase Clean Energy Development on Public Lands

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Nevada today, where she announced significant policy and organizational updates to advance clean energy product

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Schedules June 2022 Videoconference

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council has scheduled a spring virtual meeting.

BLM to implement fuels reduction project in Washoe Valley

Carson City, Nev – On June 4, the Sierra Front Field Office in partnership with University of Nevada Reno (UNR) will begin another fuels reduction project to lessen wildfire risk using sheep grazin

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public scoping period open on Valmy Mine expansion

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A 30-day scoping period is open for a Plan of Operations Amendment (Plan) for the Valmy Expansion of t

The Black Rock Field Office issues final Environmental Assessment for the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Map of White Mountains National Recreation Areas showing location of temporary trail closures.
Temporary trail closures in the White Mountains National Recreation Area extended
Equine flu, streptococcus caused Canon City outbreak; Interagency team begins review

 

Bureau of Land Management’s Marsing facility to temporarily close for office relocation

BLM seeks public input on proposed Mohave Mine Exploration Project

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has completed an environmental assessment (EA) and is seeking public comment on the proposed Mohave Mine Explora

Photo of a wooden building with American Flag out front.
Dalton Highway visitor facilities open for summer season
Summer recreation sites along the Dalton Highway are open for the summer season, including the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center (AIVC) in Coldfoot and the Yukon River Contact Station at the Yukon River Bridge the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today. In addition, the Five Mile, Arctic Circle, and Marion Creek campgrounds are open for travelers heading north this Memorial Day weekend. The northernmost campground at Galbraith Lake is still melting out after winter but is expected to be open for camping the first week of June.  
Kremmling Field Office soliciting comments on proposed fuels treatments

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Kremmling Field Off

Royal Gorge Field Office drops all fire restrictions

CAÑON CITY, COLO - The Bureau of

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Construction of Energy Gateway South Transmission Line

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Biden-Harris administration today announced that the Bureau of Land Management has issued the final approval for construction of the 416-mile

Bureau of Land Management accepting comments on August geothermal lease sale

RENO, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to review and provide comment on documents for its August 30, 2022, geothermal lease sale.

Be careful with fire this Memorial Day weekend

BLM Green River District and interagency partners recognized with prestigious Pulaski Award

PRICE, Utah — The National Interagency Fire Center Governing Board has selected the Bureau of Land Management Green River District, Moab Interagency Fire Center Dispatch North Zone

Firewood permits available on BLM-managed lands in the Pocatello and Idaho Falls areas

POCATELLO, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello and Upper Snake Field Offices are selling permits to collect fuelwood through the end of November.

Bureau of Land Management approves Calico Basin Recreation Area Management Plan

LAS VEGAS – The BLM Southern Nevada District has finalized a Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Cal

BLM strengthens fire restrictions and suspends firewood sales for Albuquerque District’s Rio Puerco and Socorro Field Offices

Albuquerque, N.M. – Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM’s Albuquerque District has updated Fire Prevention Order # NMA00000-22-01 and suspended sale of all

Portion of Nestucca Back Country Byway Road Closure Begins May 31

Update as of October 1, 2022: Bible Creek Access road and the Nestucca Back Country Byway are now open.