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Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

Bureau of Land Management publishes Proposed Resource Management Plan for Four Rivers Field Office in Southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the publication of the Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

Idaho Dept. of Agriculture, BLM develop rangeland monitoring app to assist ranchers

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are introducing a new app created to provide ease and flexibility for ranchers participating in t

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO

Media invited to meet BLM firefighters returning from Australia

Local media are invited to meet Bureau of Land Management wildland firefighters Kris Bruington and Farron Kunkel on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the BLM Idaho Falls District Office from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Magic Valley BLM firefighter first in area to return from Australia

Twin Falls, Idaho— BLM Twin Falls District Fire Management Safety and Training Officer Clay Stephens hailed back to his roots when he accepted a 30-day fire assignment in Australia.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

54 Challis wild horses adopted over weekend

Challis, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office placed 54 wild horses into private care over the past weekend.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

BLM completes boat ramp improvements at Pine Bar recreation site

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – Through the support and partnership of the Idaho County Waterways Committee, the Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office has

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM seeks public input for recreation site improvement in south central Idaho

BURLEY, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office is proposing an enhancement at the Milner Historic Recreation Area and will seek funding through the Idaho Department of Parks

Idaho, Cottonwood FO

BLM Cottonwood Field Office thankful for support of local tire center

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – People often think of a partner working with the Bureau of Land Management as a group or an individual working directly on the ground with the Agency.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public input sought for recreation site improvements in north Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office is proposing enhancements at two recreations sites and will seek funding through the Idaho Department of Par

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO

BLM Cottonwood, Coeur d’Alene field offices recruiting for seasonal positions

COTTONWOOD and COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood and Coeur d’Alene Field Offices have begun recruiting for seasonal employees for the upcoming 2020 field season.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Shoshone FO

BLM Burley, Shoshone field offices now recruiting for 2020 seasonal positions

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley and Shoshone Field Offices are recruiting for seasonal positions for the upcoming 2020 field season.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM to host wild horse adoption Jan. 31-Feb. 1

Challis, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is seeking good homes for wild horses by hosting an adoption event on Friday, Jan. 31 through Saturday, Feb.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

Bureau of Land Management implements annual seasonal closure for motorized travel

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, March 1

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM Salmon Field Office now recruiting for 2020 seasonal positions

SALMON, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office is recruiting for seasonal positions for the upcoming 2020 field season. Positions include park rangers (recrea

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed recreation projects in southeast Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management’s Pocatello Field Office (PFO) is moving forward with three specific recreational enhancements in southeast Idaho and is seeking public comment rela

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM announces release of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Blackrock Land Exchange

POCATELLO, Idaho -- The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to address the J.R.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed recreation projects south of Salmon

Salmon, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office (SFO) is looking to make improvements at the popular Shoup Bridge Campground located approximately 4 miles south of the town of S

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Eagle Watch Week begins Dec. 27 at BLM’s Mineral Ridge recreation area

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Looking for a family activity during the holidays?

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM releases wild horses back to the Challis Wild Horse Herd Management Area

Challis, Idaho – Recently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Challis Field Office released 52 wild horse studs and nine mares treated with the fertility control vaccine Porcine Zona Pellucida ba

Idaho

BLM Idaho issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

Boise, Idaho – Building on the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the threat of wildfires through active management, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho State Office today issue

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO

BLM resource advisory council to meet in January

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it will hold a meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Annual seasonal motorized use closures now in effect in Wood River Valley

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office has implemented the annual seasonal motorized use closures in the Wood River Valley to protect wintering deer and elk.&n

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Owyhee FO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting the Trout Springs Jackpot Prescribed Burn in Owyhee County between late November and January depending on w

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM to conduct fall, winter timber pile burning

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will conduct three prescribed timber pile burns on projects within Boise, Valley and Adams Counties between Nov. 27 and Feb.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

BLM supports Idaho firefighting organizations with vehicles, equipment

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to transfer available vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPA)