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BLM hosting public meeting in Yuma to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West
The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open-house meeting in Yuma on Feb. 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Yuma Public Library to provide information on the Department of the Interior’s ongoing efforts to support appropriate renewable energy development on our nation’s public lands through an updated Western Solar Plan.
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BLM to hold public meeting on proposed Hassayampa River corridor protections

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a public meeting on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.

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BLM proposes Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is

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BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet in February and April
The Bureau of Land Management Arizona’s Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person on February 28-29 and April 24-25, 2024, at the BLM Arizona State Office.
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BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states

BLM firefighter burning cut and piled juniper trees in Owyhee County, Idaho
BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
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BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Pinyon Solar Energy Project

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management will begin a 30-day public scoping period to inform the environmental analysis o

Yuma Field Office
BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Yuma East / Gila River Travel Management Plan
The public is encouraged to review the inventoried routes and make comments during a 30-day period starting January 22 and ending Feb. 21, 2024. The BLM will conduct two virtual Zoom meetings to provide information about the project.
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Public lands in Arizona closing for two years to construct Goldfield Recreation Area

PHOENIX – Beginning Feb.

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BLM to gather wild burros in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management will begin a wild burro gather on Jan. 8, 2024, in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area, located west of Kingman, in Mohave County.
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BLM announces selection of artist in residence
The Tucson Field Office announces the selection of Alan Nyiri as its first artist in residence.
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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Parker 400 off-highway vehicle race events
The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions of selected public lands for the Parker 400 off-highway vehicle (OHV) race events.
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BLM accepting permit applications for off-highway races on the Parker Racecourse
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting proposals for the available Special Recreation Permits for two competitive off-highway races on the Parker Racecourse.
Kanab Creek Wilderness offers some of the finest canyon hiking anywhere. Kanab Creek has etched out a spectacular gorge among soaring red rock cliffs. This is a view of Hack Canyon from the Willow Spring Trailhead. This is a historic trail used to move cattle in and out of the canyon. A great experience for those who want a rough and rustic hiking experience.
BLM to conduct prescribed fire 30 miles south of Fredonia, Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations as part of an ongoing riparian restoration project in the Kanab Creek drainage, located 30 miles south of Fredonia, Ariz.
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BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker
Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Ariz., between December 2023 and March 2024 as weather and fuel conditions allow.
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BLM prescribed burning planned at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and near Walter’s Camp

YUMA, Ariz.

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BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District, in cooperation with Pinion Pine Fire District, Pine Lake Fire District, Mohave County P

Yuma Field Office
BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

YUMA, Ariz.

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BLM seeks input on proposed Travel Management Plan in Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on an environmental review for a proposed travel management plan covering 951,842 acres of public lands in the Gila-San Simon areas.
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BLM approves renewable energy generation tie line construction in Maricopa County

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management has approved construction of a 500-kilovolt generation tie line (gen-tie) about 60 miles west of Phoenix in Maricopa County.

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

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed Lake Havasu Field Office vegetation management plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. 

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BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.

a map showing the project location for the Goldfield (Apache Junction) Recreation Area along State Route 88, south of Tonto National Forest, and west of Lost Dutchman State Park
BLM approves recreation area near Apache Junction in Arizona

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management completed an environmental assessment to establish and develop the Goldfield Recreation Area for non-motorized day use northeast of Apache J

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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for Ultra4 USA Legends of the Fall race events

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions of selected public lands for the Ultra4 USA