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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO
Smoke and flames from the Gwen Fire. Photo credit: Whitnee Haas, IDL.

BLM issues emergency closure at Mckay’s Bend Campground and Boat Launch due to wildfire

LEWISTON, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office is temporarily closing some BLM-managed public lands in Nez Perce County, due to the risk of the nearby Gwen and River Fires. This closure is essential to ensure public and firefighter safety and to allow fire fighting crews to respond effectively. This closure will remain in effect until the risk of wildland fire subsides.
Idaho
Thunder fire in Lemhi County, Idaho

BLM issues emergency fire closure in Williams Lake area due to Thunder Fire

Salmon Field Office is temporarily closing BLM-managed public lands in Lemhi County, due to the risk of the nearby Thunder Fire.
Idaho
Wilson Lake recreation area managed by the Shoshone Field Office

Shoshone Field Office seeks comment on proposed fees at campgrounds and boat ramps

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on a proposed business plan to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at three recreation sites managed by the Shoshone Field Office.
Idaho
Payette Fire Restriction Area Map 2024

Land Management Agencies to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Central Idaho

Land management agencies within the Payette Fire Restrictions Area will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until October 1, 2024.
Idaho, Salmon FO
camping fire ring

Federal And State Agencies Implement Stage I Fire Restrictions In Central Idaho

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho has set Stage 1 fire restrictions as of Friday, July 19, 2024.
Idaho, Boise DO
Single engine airtanker fixed wing plane

BLM expands aircraft capabilities in Mountain Home to fight wildland fire

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Idaho
Photo of Eagle Creek Road after repairs.

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

Work to repair road washouts, storm damage, and to make significant improvements to the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is complete and the road is fully available for use.
Idaho
Idaho Resource Advisory Council discusses recreation in Idaho

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council summer meeting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on July 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) at the BLM Idaho State Office and virtually via Zoom. The public is invited.
Idaho, Boise DO
Idaho mustang trainer Emily Hickey performs with her horse "Ford Mustang"

Branded Bonanza (formerly Mustang Mania) this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

The newly minted Branded Bonanza, formerly Mustang Mania, will take place June 28 – 29, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park. The Bonanza will showcase both an in-hand and under saddle competition featuring nearly 50 youth and adult trainers who have adopted and worked with a wild horse or burro since March.
Idaho, Cottonwood FO
A firefighter walks among ground fire and smoke during a prescribed burn in 2023

2024 Spruce Up Prescribed Burn

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office plans to treat approximately 45 acres of hazardous fuel accumulations, such as dry grass, limbs and shrubs, generated from the Spruce Up Timber Sale.
Idaho, Boise DO
Two BLM engines with firefighters from BLM, Eagle, and Oasis Fire Departments

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

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