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BLM announces new grants to support wild horse and burro initiatives in Colorado, Oregon and Utah
The Bureau of Land Management has selected six organizations and universities in Colorado, Oregon and Utah to receive grants totaling more than $1 million aimed at empowering community-level action to support the BLM’s mission of managing and protecting wild horses and burros on public lands. 
Two hikers enjoy early fall colors on the Summit Trail near the Wickersham Dome Trailhead, White Mountains National Recreation Area, Alaska.
White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior

A pump jack in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment on oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Kansas

SANTA FE, N.M.

Desert with brush and mountains in the background
BLM approves Gold Discovery Group exploratory drilling in Kern and San Bernardino counties
Picnic tables surrounded by grass
Volunteers Needed to Restore Three Patches Picnic Area

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field

BLM seeks comments on plan for regular fee increases at four campgrounds in Gunnison Field Office

GUNNISON, Colorado.

Reconsider recreating on public lands this weekend in Southern Nevada due to anticipated Hurricane Hilary impacts

LAS VEGA

Mountain biker on hillside within BLM Four Rivers Field Office jurisdiction
BLM issues plan to balance multiple uses of southwest Idaho public lands

Bureau of Land Management logo
Bureau of Land Management Taos, Farmington rescind fire restrictions

Image of two oil and gas pumps.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont.

Bureau of Land Management begins public scoping for Robertson Mine Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District, Mount Lewis Fi

BLM extends land status for the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project area

TWIN FALLS, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management announces more than 106,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands in the Lava Ridge Wind Project area will continue being set asid

BLM prepares Resource Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement for Rock Springs area

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

BLM seeks public comments on proposed Bald Mountain Mine Expansion Juniper Project in White Pine County

ELY, Nev.

Trails Center trek to tour Rocky Ridge on Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. – Hit the trail this Saturday, Aug. 19 and join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for a guided tour of a historic Wyoming landmark.

Emergency closure of portion of Hudson–Atlantic City Road

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office has temporarily closed a portion of the Hudson–Atlantic City Road (BLM Road 2302).

An equestrian enjoying the view of the Snake River from the American Falls Archaeological District
BLM issues decision to protect Idaho’s American Falls Archaeological District cultural resources

TWIN FALLS, Idaho—In order to protect nationally significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision today to close the America

An aircraft flies near Hidden Fire
Hidden Fire Fact Sheet — 8/17/23 Update

Start Date:  Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m. 

Location:  30 miles southwest of St. George, Utah  

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

An aircraft flies near Hidden Fire
Hidden Fire Fact Sheet

Start Date:  Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m. 

Location:  30 miles southwest of St. George, Utah  

BLM to begin restoration work at the Sacramento River Bend
BLM makes improvements to East Fork Road
A bearded firefighter uses a red drip torch to light yellow, dead grass on fire.
Biden-Harris administration invests $1.2 million in financial assistance to reduce wildfire risk, increase awareness in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M.

BLM extending scoping period for proposed lithium exploration near McDermitt, Nev.

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public scoping period for a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.

Biden-Harris Administration invests more than $18 million in public lands projects as part of Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced more than $18 million in shovel-ready ecosystem restoration and resilience projects on the nation’s public lands as