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California

BLM reopening Cache Creek, Indian Valley and Walker Ridge after Mendocino Complex Fire

A view of the Cache Creek Management Area.

California

BLM recreation sites reopen along the Merced River after Ferguson Fire

An image of the Merced River Recreation Management Area.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Concludes the Antelope Valley HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather

ELKO, Nev.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM, Forest Service sign wilderness plan for Jim McClure-Jerry Peak area

CHALLIS, Idaho— The BLM Idaho Falls District and the U.S.

California

BLM concludes emergency burro gather in Piute Mountain Herd Area

An image of BLM Piute Mountain Herd Area wild burros. Photo by David Briery, BLM.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM issues fire restrictions in Sheridan and Campbell Counties

BUFFALO, Wyo.

Nevada

Black Rock Station to close August 23

GERLACH, Nev. – The BLM Black Rock Station will be closing its door to the public on August 23. and will reopen it’s doors for the 2019 summer season.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Battle Mountain BLM involves community in 2018 ‘Feds Feed Families’ campaign

Battle Mountain – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, will be participating in the 2018 Feds Feed Families campaign and is asking the community of Battle Mountain to join us.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Public invited to release of endangered California Condors on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Condor Release Agency Partner Logos

California

Desert Quartzite Solar Project draft environmental analysis available for public comment

A view of the Desert Quartzite Solar Project proposed site (BLM).

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public input on Imperial Hills Travel Management Plan

YUMA, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office invites public participation in the review of the Imperial Hills Travel Management Plan (TMP) and environmental

Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon: Increased Fire Restrictions for Gooseneck Area Begin August 9

Salem, Ore. — Beginning at 12:01a.m.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Life, death and the 1850s presented in living history at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo.

Nevada

Colleen Dulin new Carson City BLM District Manager

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Colleen Dulin has been chosen as the Carson City District, Bureau of Land Management District Manager.

Wyoming

BLM offers 350 parcels in September oil and gas lease sale; releases stipulations and conservation measures

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

California

Campgrounds Reopen, Closures Lifted and Modified in Whaleback Fire Area

An image of Rocky Point at Eagle Lake.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

BLM accepting comments on Bynum Reservoir Recreation Area conveyance to Montana FWP

FWP Photo
The BLM Lewistown Field Off
Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
BLM present-day logo

BLM Alaska Fire Service Seeking Interest for Type 2 Firefighting Contract Crews

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service is working on a process to solicit contracts for firefighting crews in rural Alaska villages for the 2019 fire season.
Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM seeking public input for proposed development of Willow prospect

In support of the administration’s goals of achieving energy dominance and sustainable development of our natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on the prepa

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM lands within Red Canyon Fire area temporarily closed

MEEKER, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM White River Field Office releases travel management designations for public review

MEEKER, Colo.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility temporarily closed for upcoming gather

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Aug.

California

BLM Bakersfield seeks input for potential hydraulic fracturing impacts analysis

Image of oil and gas production in the BLM Bakersfield Field Office boundaries (John Ciccarelli, BLM).

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on non-competitive direct sale of 140 acres of public land to Black Mountain Golf and Country Club

LAS VEGAS – The Black Mountain Golf and Country Club (BMGCC), a non-profit corporation that holds a patent on 140 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada under the Recreation

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO
Fire on Public Lands

Fire danger prompts lands agencies to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in northern Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – With the threat of wildfire danger increasing rapidly in northern Idaho, local land management agencies will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all lands within the Coeur d’