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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO
Salmon Bluffs viewed from a raft on the Upper Salmon River, Challis Field Office. Photo courtesy of David Lingle.

Challis Field Office seeks comment on Special Recreation Permit study

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
BLM Twin Falls District fire management transfer wildland fire engine to Notch Butte Rangeland Fire Protection Association

BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Rural Fire Readiness partners

SHOSHONE, Idaho—Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Fire Management Program transferred a wildland fire engine to the

Idaho
Lands transferred to BLM through the Blacktail Ranch acquisition. Photo courtesy of Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

BLM acquires two East Idaho properties to protect wildlife habitat

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—In alignment with the America the Beautiful initiative, which seeks to conserve fish and wildl

Idaho
Off-highway vehicle users on BLM-managed public lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. (BLM)

BLM seeks input on third Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservati

Idaho
Photo courtesy of Idaho Department of Fish & Game_herd bulls Bullwhacker feed site

Wildlife in the Wood River Valley need your help

HAILEY, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and partners Blaine County and the cities of Bellevue and Hailey, along with the Wood River Land Trust want to remind the recreating public to be m

Idaho
A temporary closure sign limiting human access and vehicle traffic to the Stinking Springs area to protect wildlife.

Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife

Idaho
Smoke plume from a controlled burn performed by the Pocatello Field Office staff (Cindy McClellan, BLM).

BLM to conduct pile burns near Malad City to complete a wildlife habitat project

Idaho
Caldwell Canyon Revised Mine project area is southeastern Idaho.

BLM seeks input on revised Caldwell Canyon mine plan in Idaho

Idaho
Owyhee Mountains

BLM and partners finalize second travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—After extensive work with local partners, the Bureau of Land Management today finalized the second of five plans that taken together will define a comprehensive system

Idaho
BLM logo with trees

Christmas tree permits available in East Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits for $10 Nov. 15-Dec. 24.

Idaho
Proposed quarry area looking northeast. (Photo courtesy of Catena 2020)

BLM seeks input on southeast Idaho proposed Burnstone Quarry

POCATELLO, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office seeks input during a roughly 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment analyzing the p

Idaho, Shoshone FO
Silver Lining Trail marker

BLM and partners complete trail construction in Wood River Valley

SHOSHONE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, in partnership with the International Mountain Biking Association and the Blaine County Recreation Distric

Idaho
Jump Creek Waterfall is the main attraction at the Jump Creek Recreation Site (BLM)

BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation Site

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the&nb

Idaho, Boise DO
wild horses gathered from Black Mountain, Hardtrigger and Sands Basin Herd Management Areas, Idaho some available for adoption

BLM to host adoption event at Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corral

BOISE, Idaho–The BLM Boise District Office will host a wild horse adoption Nov.

Idaho
BLM logo with trees

Christmas tree permits available at southwest Idaho BLM offices

Boise, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits Nov. 15-Dec. 24.

Idaho
Volunteers clean up the Clearwater River Corridor

BLM and partners team up to clean up Clearwater River corridor

LEWISTON, Idaho–For several years, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office has partnered with the Clearwater Management Council and the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy based in Pi

Idaho
Slickspot peppergrass plants in southern Idaho

BLM seeks public input on enhancements to slickspot peppergrass habitat in southwestern Idaho

Boise, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment for slickspot peppergrass habitat.

Idaho
Idaho Resource Advisory Council discusses recreation in Idaho

BLM seeks nominations to the Idaho Resource Advisory Council

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Idaho
Mountain biker riding on train in Owyhee County

BLM and partners finalize travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—After extensive work with local partners, the Bureau of Land Management today finalized a decision to create a comprehensive system of existing motorized routes throug

Idaho
BLM Idaho State Director Karen Kelleher talks to the public during a renewable energy meeting (Caleb Ashby, BLM)

BLM shares public feedback and revised process in Idaho Renewable Energy Strategy

Addressing the increase in industry demand for renewable energy projects on BLM-managed public lands in southern Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is making available the Public Engagement Report, which compiles feedback received during four public meetings held in early spring.
Idaho
BLM Idaho Associate State Director June Shoemaker

BLM taps June Shoemaker as new Idaho associate state director

BOISE, Idaho— Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho has selected June Shoemaker as the new Idaho Associate State Director. 
 

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO
Historic photo of the Silver City church taken in 1963.

BLM seeks input on proposed Silver City National Historic Site

BOISE, Idaho—A new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to protect about 311 acres of public lands 50 miles southwest of Boise is available for public comment.

Idaho
Firefighter lighting a prescribed burn with a torch. (BLM)

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon west of Malad

National Office, Idaho
Close-up picture of two sage-grouse on a prairie.

BLM Invests $4.5 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Improve Sagebrush Habitat

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing $4.5 million from the Inflation R

Idaho
Boating on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Seasonal closure for BLM’s Blackwell Island begins October 10

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho –The annual seasonal closure for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation area will begin at 5 a.m.