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Idaho, Boise DO

Wild horses, burros and trainers unite this weekend in Boise

Boise, Idaho– Trainers approved to adopt a wild horse or burro gathered from overpopulated public ra

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on analysis of proposed mining operation near Idaho City

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has analyzed a proposed placer gold mining operation in Granite Creek, located 12 miles northwest of Idaho City, and will accept public comments on

Idaho

Idaho Resource Advisory Council and Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee to hold joint meeting

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council and the Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 9 a.m.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM to restrict Wood River Valley public access to protect wintering wildlife

Hailey, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is restricting public access to portions of the Wood River Valley to protect wintering wildlife beginning Feb. 15, 2023.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements

Boise, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise, that includes raised fees for da

Idaho

BLM to host public meeting in Boise for input on potential updates to solar energy program

BOISE, Idaho—As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM seeks public input for grant to replace boat ramp at Lud Drexler Park

BURLEY, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office seeks public feedback on a proposed grant request to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks public input regarding grant applications for trail improvements in the Pioneer Ridge Trail System and Curlew/Deep Creek Travel Management Area.

POCATELLO, Idaho — The BLM Pocatello Field Office is seeking public feedback on two grant applications from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM seeks public input regarding grant application to upgrade the potable water system at McFarland Campground

SALMON, Idaho —The BLM Salmon Field Office is seeking public input on a Recreational Vehicle Fund grant application from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

South Hills area temporarily closed to motorized vehicles on 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 Monday, Jan.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Stinking Springs and Egin areas temporarily closed to protect wildlife

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has temporarily closed the Stinking Springs area near the Sou

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM temporarily restricting off-highway vehicle use in the Wood River Valley

HAILEY, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is implementing off-highway-vehicle and conditional seasonal restrictions in the Wood River Valley to minimize impacts to winteri

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Wildlife in the Wood River Valley need your help

Hailey, Idaho — The earlier than usual snowpack and winter-like conditions in the Wood River Valley means wintering wildlife need your help!

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM Challis Field Office enacting wintertime closures to protect wildlife

CHALLIS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is implementing seasonal motor vehicle closures in central Idaho, from Dec.

Boise DO

BLM protects upper 8th Street in foothills with annual winter road closure

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to remind the public of the annual seasonal road closure of upper 8th Street in the Boise Foothills to prevent road da

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Public invited to review final analysis and draft decision on proposed phosphate mine in eastern Idaho

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are releasing for 30-day public review the final environmental impact statement that

Idaho, Boise DO

Adopt a wild horse at the Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals

BOISE, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a wild horse adoption walk up event and Trainer Incentive Program pick-up at the Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals from 9 a.m.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM Salmon Field Office launches Adventure Kits for local children

SALMON, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office has developed several BLM Adventure Kits that will be available for free checkout at the Salmon Public Libr