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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO
Film Series title photo with Ranchers working with the WY BLM

BLM Rawlins Field Office featured in “Grazing Management for the Future” film series

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Rawlins Field Office is featured in the newly released "Grazing Management for the Future" six-part film series, presented by the Intermountain West Joint Venture and BLM.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO
Monitoring well, a small protrusion on the ground in a desert landscape

BLM seeks input on monitoring well plan modification in southeast Utah

The BLM is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of the Rio Algom Monitoring Well Plan Modification project.
Utah, Green River DO, Paria River DO, Canyon Country DO
A group of people stand near a creek in green grass under blue sky and clouds

UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah

Nominations to all Utah Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees have been extended through November 20, 2024.
Idaho
People recreating in two rafts (one blue and one red) at Fall Creek on the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho

BLM and River Management Society make it easy to plan your next Idaho river trip

BLM and RMS are collaborating to make it easier to plan your next Idaho river trip by visiting the online National Rivers Project. This site features Idaho river trips and added 19 segments managed by BLM Idaho.
Utah, Green River DO
Photo 1: This photo shows a picture of the camping area in the foreground and the mountain bike free-ride area on the gray shale area in the background.

BLM Announces Temporary Closure for Green River Classic Event

The BLM Price Field Office announces a 150-acre temporary closure near Green River, Utah, from Oct. 25-27, 2024, for the Green River Classic mountain biking event to ensure safety and avoid conflicts.
Utah
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BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station

BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
group of people floating in a boat on a river

Campfire Restrictions Decrease to Stage 1 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

Due to a recent precipitation and an extended forecast that indicates cooler and moister conditions, officials have elected to further decrease campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
National Office, Utah
Photo of Fervo Energy Cape Station in Utah with a blue sky and some clouds in the background.

Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands

BLM is taking steps to expand geothermal energy development on public lands.
Utah, Color Country DO
Photo 1: Geothermal pipelines running across BLM managed lands in Beaver County, UT. Photo by: JD Mallory

BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10 in southwestern Utah

The BLM will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10, 2024, offering 6,061 acres in Fishlake National Forest, supporting the Biden-Harris goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035
California, Central California DO
Piles of brush burning in a field of snow.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Bodie Hills for wildfire prevention

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fire operations as soon as Nov. 1 in areas of the Bodie Hills, northeast of Lee Vining, in Mono County. Prescribed burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels, moderate the potential negative effects of wildland fire, and increase firefighter and public safety.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO
Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council members gathered for a discussion in a rugged landscape

BLM Seeks Nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The BLM is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council. This citizen-based council assists in developing recommendations that address public land management issues.
National Office, Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO, Southwest DO
two hikers in the bottom right of the photo look out over a sandstone canyon

BLM approves big game, Gunnison sage-grouse, and land management plans

The BLM released Records of Decision for the Big Game Resource Management Plan Amendment, the Gunnison Sage-Grouse RMPA, and resource management plans for the Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
The sun sets over a rocky landscape and scattered desert brush.

BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
Wyoming
An oil and gas drilling rig on BLM public land in Wyoming

BLM extends comment period for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Public Protest period for the 2024 Fourth Quarter Competitive Oil & Gas Lease Sale began on September 16, 2024, and has been extended by 15 days to end on October 31, 2024
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management Reduces Fire Restrictions to Low on Public Lands in Medford District

Thanks to widespread rain and cooler temperatures, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
National Office, Alaska
A bend in the Yukon River is surrounded by forested hills with mountains in the distance.

Interior Department Signs Three Landmark Co-Stewardship Agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations

The Department of the Interior today celebrated the signing of three landmark agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations to advance co-stewardship on public lands and waters.
National Office, Arizona, California
Landscape of the desert Southwest: Green shrubbery growing out of brown dirt with gray mountains in the background.

BLM to invest $2.4 million in cultural study in California and Arizona

BLM will invest nearly $2.4 million in IRA money to develop a cultural landscape study for public lands in California and Arizona.
Nevada
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October 2024 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on October 12, 2024.
Utah, Green River DO
A group of people stand in a circle by vehicles in the red desert.

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet in November 2024

The Advisory Council will meet Nov. 20 at the Castle Dale City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
California, Central California DO
People unloading used tires.

BLM and partners kickoff Nevada County Tire Amnesty Week

Nevada County residents are invited to participate in the annual tire amnesty event starting Saturday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
Utah
A group of people stand near a creek in green grass under blue sky and clouds

Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting to visit Price, San Rafael Swell

The Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet November 13, 2024 in Price, Utah. A field tour of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area will occur on November 14, 2024.
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington
Oblique view of grass covered rolling hills above the winding Deschutes River in central Oregon.

BLM seeks nominations for nine regional Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils.
National Office
two people taking vegetation measurements in sagebrush habitat

BLM invests $17.6 million from Investing in America agenda to improve public lands monitoring

With a $17.6 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management is expanding efforts to monitor, inventory, and assess baseline conditions of the nation’s public lands and waters.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM seeks input for wild horse herd management plan in northeast Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform the development of a Herd Management Area Plan for the Antelope and Triple B wild horse complexes.
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO
Shurtz Canyon area of Iron County, Utah.

The BLM issues final analysis on Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

The BLM announced approval of the Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project environmental assessment.