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BLM invites public to virtual meeting on draft plan to conserve, restore Great Basin sagebrush communities

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to remind members of the public that they still have 15 days left to participate in a virtual public meeting and submit comment

BLM announces virtual public meetings for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative Draft EIS

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is hosting two virtual public meetings on its draft environmental analysis of the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative (WPCI) on May 28 at 11 a.m.

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The BLM increases recreational access to sites in Washington State
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Washington State officials, the BLM today announced that the Spokane District is increasing recreational access to sites in eastern Washington.
BLM to hold public pre-application meeting on Shiprock Solar proposal in Farmington

Farmington, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to participate in an informational pre-application virtual workshop for the Shiprock Solar Project on May 27, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Notice of Tundra Closure for National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic District Office today announced the closure of winter overland tundra travel for the

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BLM Alaska recreation sites open for summer season
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by the Alaska Governor, Mike Dunleavy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that all summer recreation sites will be open ...
BLM implements fire restrictions in five San Luis Valley counties

MONTE VISTA, Colo.

Interior Approves Plan for the Largest Solar Project in U.S. History

WASHINGTON - The Trump Administration remains committed to its America First, all of the above approach to domestic energy production as the Department of the Interior (D

Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

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BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

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BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Conference Call Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) via conference call on June 10, 2020. The meeting will take place from 8 a.m.

2020 Fire Prevention Order

Statewide, Idaho –Another fire season is approaching, and BLM Idaho is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires. BLM Idaho State Director John F.

BLM authorizes Camino Solar Project in Kern County

Wind farm in a desert valley.

BLM announces reopening of Sand Mountain Recreation Area Saturday, May 9

CARSON CITY, Nev – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada government officials, the Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office (SFO), today announced th

BLM, BIA to host virtual public meetings for Farmington Resource Management Plan Amendment

Farmington, N.M.

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing plan amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Sonoran Desert Nati

BLM announces decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project.

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BLM Spokane District restores access to some recreation sites for day use
The Bureau of Land Management is restoring access to the below recreation sites for day use only, effective today.
Interior and Partners Commit to Long-Term Initiative to Conserve the American Bison

WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the Bison Conservation Initiative (BCI), a new cooperative initiative that will coordinate conservation

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center cancels the June 2020 saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event

The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC), has decided to cancel the inmate, saddle-trained wild horse and burro public adoption event previo

BLM announces Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions

LAS VEGAS – Due to increasingly high temperatures drying vegetation, Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District is implementing fire restrictions beginning May 9.

BLM statement on Bison Conservation initiative

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the Bison Conservation Initiative, a new cooperative initiative that will coordinate conservation strategies and approaches for the wild Am

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

Desert mountain rising above grassy valley.

BLM and OSMRE seek comments on Coyote Creek lease application and Environmental Assessment

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) are accepting public comments on an environmental assessment (EA), that

BLM Announces 2020 Fire Prevention Order

Portland, Ore. – Effective May 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing tracer