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BLM proposes Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is

Solar project
BLM seeks public comment on draft analysis for proposed Libra Solar Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Libra

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BLM announces temporary closure of Fleener Creek Trailhead in Humboldt County
Photo of Chaves and Lincoln Counties Prescribed Burn.
BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves and Lincoln counties

ROSWELL, N.M. —

The Arkansas River flows through Eastern Colorado, the region managed through the principles outlined in the ECRMP.
BLM approves new Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management recently signed a record of decision to update resource management planning guidance for about 658,200 surface acres and 3.3 milli

Calf Creek at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
BLM announces February virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

KANAB, Uta

Three horses stand in a row.
BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Hallettsville, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 2 - 3 at the Wilbur Babor Memorial Complex in Hallettsville, Texas.

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BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states

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BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet in February and April
The Bureau of Land Management Arizona’s Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person on February 28-29 and April 24-25, 2024, at the BLM Arizona State Office.
BLM firefighters ignite a slash pile in North Basque Canyon.
BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

ELY, Nev. – Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District this month and next will burn slash piles of pinyon pine and juniper on public lands near&

Southwest RAC members discuss issues on Silverton field trip in October 2023
BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet February 7

Montrose, Colo.

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

BLM firefighter burning cut and piled juniper trees in Owyhee County, Idaho
BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
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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

Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed Artemesia Solar Project

Carson City, Nev – Longroad Energy Management, LLC will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss the proposed Artemesia solar photovoltaic solar generation and energy storage project on Tu

Big Canyon travel map Kiosk, Deep Creek area.
BLM seeks public input on recreation grant applications for the Pocatello area

POCATELLO, Idaho

A pile of brush burns with wet forest in the background
BLM plans prescribed fire projects in Shasta, Trinity counties
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.

Utah desert arch frames a hilly panorama
BLM invests $6 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration partnerships in eight states
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

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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

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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

Two burros facing each other.
BLM releases decision to gather wild burros in Utah’s Canyonlands Herd Management Area

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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