Spokane Newsroom

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Spokane News Releases in 2009Show  | Hide  
Jun 29 2009BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Jun 29 2009Wild Horses Up For Adoption In Longview, Washington
Jun 29 2009DOI Fast-Track Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
Jun 11 2009Secretary Salazar Announces $381.6 Million in 2009 PILT Payments to Local Governments with Federal Lands
Jun 08 2009Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet June 11
Jun 05 2009Proposed Benton City Community Pit Sand and Gravel Sale
Jun 05 2009BLM Seeking Comments on Proposed Recreation Improvements at Juniper Dunes
Jun 03 2009National Geological Carbon Capture Program Can Help Develop Cleaner Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
May 14 2009BLM Releases Planning Update
May 07 2009Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 17 2009Prescribed Burn at Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Apr 13 2009Spokane Council Still Seeks Advisors
Apr 13 2009Arlington Wild Horse Adoption: April 25th
Mar 30 2009President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 30 2009Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet April 16
Mar 12 2009Hog Canyon Lake Road Open
Mar 09 2009Advisors Needed for Spokane District Council
Mar 09 2009BLM Releases "Brokers Best Barite" Planning Document for Public Review
Mar 04 2009BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 27 2009BLM Yakima Canyon Recreation Sites Re-opened
Feb 25 2009BLM Issues Seasonal Road Closure in Juniper Dunes
Feb 17 2009Spokane District BLM Releases Planning Update
Feb 12 2009Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 12 2009Access Road Temporarily Closed to Vehicle Use at Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Feb 06 2009BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 02 2009Road Open to Rock Creek Recreation Area
Jan 30 2009BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 21 2009BLM to Establish Special Offices to Expedite Development of Renewable Energy
Jan 14 2009Energy Corridors Designated in Eleven Western States
Jan 14 2009New Purchases of Western Land Parcels with High Conservation Values
Jan 14 2009Yakima Canyon Recreation Sites Temporarily Closed
Jan 05 2009BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 24 2008Access Roads Temporarily Closed to Vehicle Use at Hog Canyon Lake and Rock Creek Recreation Area
Dec 15 2008BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 04 2008BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 20082008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 14 2008Spokane District BLM Releases Planning Update
Nov 06 2008BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
Oct 31 2008Volunteers Make a Difference on Public Lands in Lincoln County
Oct 31 2008Full Compensation for Payments In Lieu of Taxes
Oct 30 2008Final Right-of-Way Rental Fee Regulations
Oct 27 2008BLM Planning Pile Burn near Antoine Creek
Oct 23 2008Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 09 2008Volunteers Help Restore McLoughlin Canyon Trailhead during National Public Lands Day

Announcements

Juniper Dunes Emergency Closure

Date: 2/25/09

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A regulated closure on lands administered by the Spokane District Bureau of Land Management will take effect on March 1 for several northwest portions of the Juniper Dunes area. This emergency closure is necessary for the protection of wildlife and botanical resources. more>>

Wild Horse Adoptions in July

Date: 06/30/09

Wild Horse Adoption

Emergency Restrictions Order for Juniper Dunes

Date: 5/18/07

Map of Juniper Dunes

Emergency restrictions are now in effect on BLM Public Lands in the Juniper Dunes located in Franklin County in the state of Washington. more>>

Juniper Dunes Cooperative Use Lease Agreement (PDF)