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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO
Pocatello area biker

BLM Calls for Participation on National Public Lands Day

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an invitation to the public for an event in the Pocatello Highlands on Sat. Sept.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Dempsey Meadows road under construction Sept. 19 – Oct. 20

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office will begin construction on the Dempsey Meadows Road north of King Hill in the Bennett Hills beginning this week --

Idaho
Ross Point Day Use recreation area offers a family friendly venue.

BLM invites visitors to enjoy improvements at Ross Point Day Use site

POST FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office is pleased to announce that improvements at the Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site are now co

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM seeks public comment regarding Challis Foothills Master Trail Plan

CHALLIS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking the public’s input for a proposed recreational Master Trail Plan that would be located in the Challis Foothills.

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO
A photo of wild horses being gathered from the Black Mountain Herd Management Area in Idaho

Bureau of Land Management concludes Black Mountain, Hardtrigger, Sands Basin Wild Horse Gather

BOISE, Idaho.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM Idaho, Partners’ Fuel Breaks Reduce I-84 Wildfires

 

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM offers reward for information on metal tire spikes placed at two boat ramps

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District and BLM Law Enforcement are offering a $1,500 cash reward.

Boise DO, Bruneau FO

BLM to update second travel management plan in Owyhee County

BOISE, Ida

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO
wild horses within the Hardtrigger HMA_Idaho

Bureau of Land Management to gather wild horses in the Owyhee Front

BOISE, Idaho.

Idaho, Boise DO
Prescribe fire being conducted in the Owyhee mountains

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Southwest Idaho to research fire’s impact on mountain big sagebrush and mountain shrub communities

Idaho
Men standing in front of donated water tender for wildfire suppression. (BLM)

BLM Idaho facilitates critical firefighting boost delivering surplus water tender to local fire department

Idaho
Mountain biker on hillside within BLM Four Rivers Field Office jurisdiction

BLM issues plan to balance multiple uses of southwest Idaho public lands

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO
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

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

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

Idaho

Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road progressing

LEWISTON, Idaho – Work to repair numerous road washouts and damage caused by severe spring storms continues on the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO
Picture of campsite with shade cover and fire ring at Silver Creek Campground.

Fire restrictions implemented in central Idaho to reduce wildfire risk

SALMON, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO
Caption: Off-highway vehicle users on BLM-managed public lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. (BLM)

BLM to update travel management plan in Owyhee County

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 45-day comment period for an environmental assessment considering updates to the Canyonlands East Travel Management Plan to establish a comprehensive system of motorized travel routes through central Owyhee County in southwestern Idaho. The planned updates are meant to address conflicts between users and natural resources while ensuring access to BLM-managed public lands.
Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM re-opens portions of the Boise Foothills

Boise DO, Four Rivers FO
Hulls Fire image taken by uncrewed aerial system

BLM temporarily closing portions of the Boise Foothills for public safety

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
Wilson Lake campsite

Biden-Harris Administration improves Wilson Lake campsites near Hazelton, Idaho

The BLM began construction to upgrade the Wilson Lake Campsites north of Hazelton last week, funded in part through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Upgrades include roads, toilets, and camping amenities.
Idaho, Boise DO
Mustang Mania competitor awaits turn in arena

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on&n

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
mountain biker enjoying trails in Wood River Valley

Partners express appreciation to citizens for restriction compliance to help Wood River Valley wintering wildlife

Hailey, Idaho —The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office, in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Blaine County, Blaine County Recre

Idaho
Road on Idaho Public Lands

President’s Investing in America agenda to invest nearly $27 million in restoration work in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho– As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.95 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection a

Idaho

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council meeting and field tour

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet at the BLM Boise District Office, 3948 Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705 for an in-

Idaho

BLM to conduct controlled burn south of Boise for investigation training