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Arizona, Phoenix DO
angled solar panels

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Pinyon Solar Energy Project

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management will begin a 30-day public scoping period to inform the environmental analysis o

Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Photo of the Northeastern States District Office located at 250 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin

BLM names Pamela Mathis as new Northeastern States District Manager

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Idaho
Big Canyon travel map Kiosk, Deep Creek area.

BLM seeks public input on recreation grant applications for the Pocatello area

POCATELLO, Idaho

California
A pile of brush burns with wet forest in the background

BLM plans prescribed fire projects in Shasta, Trinity counties

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
Comment Period graphic

BLM invites comment on proposed solar project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment on the draft environmental analysis for a new clean energy project proposed on approximately 2,4

Idaho
Abandoned building in the historic site of Silver City Idaho

BLM seeks input on fourth 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 Silver City Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment

National Office
Utah desert arch frames a hilly panorama

BLM invests $6 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration partnerships in eight states

Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management's Nevada State Office sits behind a waving U.S. flag in Reno, Nevada during sunrise.

BLM partners with Nevada high school to teach fire science

RENO, Nevada – As the threat of wildfire increases every year, so does the increased demand for trained wildland firefighters.

Idaho
mule deer standing within seasonal closure area

Closure in the South Hills goes into effect Jan. 16

 TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls

Utah
Two burros facing each other.

BLM releases decision to gather wild burros in Utah’s Canyonlands Herd Management Area

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
map showing overview of Dry Lake East Designated Leasing Area

Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on proposed Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is announcing an upcoming public comment period on an environmental

Alaska
Coldfoot cedar cabin during the winter. Snow is piled on the roof and around the cabin. A narrow trail leads to the front door.

BLM announces new winter public use cabin rental in Coldfoot, Alaska

 

Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management fee-free day recognizes the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Portland, Ore. — The new year is upon us! Welcome 2024 with a fee-free visit to your public lands.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in January

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wyoming
Image of two oil and gas pumps.

BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

California, Northern California DO
A wooden building and a trail sign.

Falk townsite in Headwaters Forest Reserve named to National Register of Historic Places

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO
Yuma Field Office

BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Yuma East / Gila River Travel Management Plan

The public is encouraged to review the inventoried routes and make comments during a 30-day period starting January 22 and ending Feb. 21, 2024. The BLM will conduct two virtual Zoom meetings to provide information about the project.
Utah
An owl on a tree branch.

BLM, RINS seek volunteers to monitor raptor nests

Nevada, Ely DO
generic solar panel photograph

BLM to conduct public information forum for Pantheon Solar Project

Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM to begin ignitions on 627-acre fuels reduction project near Crooked River Ranch

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM plans to begin burning 627 acres of hand piles the week of January 8th if conditions are favorable.

California
Jeremiah Karuzas

BLM California selects Jeremiah Karuzas as new Deputy State Director, Energy and Minerals

California, Northern California DO
A pile burn in snow.

BLM plans pile burns in NE California to reduce wildfire risk

Southwest DO
Attend a public scoping meeting to learn more about the Uncompahgre RMP Amendment.

BLM seeks public input on Uncompahgre Field Office plan amendment

MONTROSE, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
ALT-TEXT – Photo. Foreground: a yellow-colored “Entering Public Land” sign mounted on a grey-colored, metal post is positioned near the gate opening in a fence line comprised of round wooden posts and metal wire. Background: a scenic view of the Bullwhacker area of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument; a dirt road curves slightly uphill through yellow and green grasses dotted with sagebrush; conifer trees and bushes grow in scattered clumps on the hills; overcast, grey-colored sky.

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument solicits public input on Left Coulee Access

SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont.