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Impact Statement for proposed Caldwell Canyon phosphate mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) analyzing a mine and reclamation plan (M&RP) submitte

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BLM to release wild horses in Hardtrigger Herd Management Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will disperse 45 wild horses (24 studs, 21 mares) in three different locations within the Hardtrigger Herd Management Area (HMA) south of Mar

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Recreation season gets underway at BLM sites in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The summer recreation season is on the horizon, including boating and camping at Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recreation sites in northern Idaho. 

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

High Flows Cause Log Jam on South Fork of the Payette River

Boise, Idaho, May 10, 2019 -- Emergency managers and river outfitters want to warn river users that high water flows have caused a log jam spanning halfway across the South Fork Payette River on th

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

Shoot Responsibly – Idaho!

Statewide, Idaho –Another fire season is approaching and BLM Idaho is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Annual spring cleanup planned for Snake River Canyon's north rim

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Riders and Jerome County on Sat

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

BLM Idaho seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho announced today that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Resource Advisory Councils (RACs).

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO

BLM, Owyhee County remind people to enjoy public lands safely

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management and Owyhee County Search and Rescue (SAR) want to remind the public that while enjoying the tremendous recreational opportunities in southwest Idaho, to

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Upper Snake FO

Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center to provide media fire briefing

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Wildfires and other catastrophes are major news and attract considerable media attention.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM opening seasonally closed areas

SHOSHONE, Idaho – Spring has officially arrived and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reopening areas affected by seasonal motorized closures in the Wood River Valley put in place each ye

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Statewide, Idaho – Eleven western governors, including Idaho Governor Brad Little, recently designated May as “Wildfire Awareness Month.”  Throughout the month, residents are encouraged to lea

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM’s Boise helicopter firefighting crew wins national fire leadership award

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Boise Helitack crew has been named one of the 2018 winners of the Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” award.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Egin Lakes Campground and Egin-Hamer and Stinking Springs Areas To Re-Open For Season

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Egin Lakes Campground and Day Use area will re-open for the season on April 27 and the area north of the Egin-Hamer road and the Stinking Springs area near the South F

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Camp sites at BLM’s Huckleberry Campground now available on reservation system

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho –Visitors planning a summer trip to BLM’s popular Huckleberry Campground along the St.

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO

BLM to burn tumbleweeds along Soda fuelbreaks

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting the Soda Fuelbreak Prescribed Burn, in an area about five miles south of Marsing.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM to conduct pile burning in Southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting the Trout Springs Jackpot Prescribed Burn, located 36 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, OR, on Juniper Mountain, sometime in late Apr

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BLM, Lemhi Regional Land Trust and Salmon School Garden hosting Firewise program

SALMON, Idaho— The community of Salmon is invited to attend a Firewise presentation on Sunday, April 28 at the Salmon Grange building from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM to open Chinese Peak-Blackrock Trail System

POCATELLO, Idaho – It’s time to get outside!

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Young wild horses handled by 4-H members available for adoption

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to a wild horse adoption event this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa.

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BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters, motorized vehicles for wild horse management

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting its annual public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the monitoring and management of

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BLM supplies wildland fire engine to local Rangeland Fire Protection Association

Boise, Idaho – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Owyhee Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) in Jordan Valley, Oregon.

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BLM to conduct audit of Special Recreation Permit Program

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho will be conducting an audit of its Special Recreation Permit Program during 2019.  Special Recreation

Idaho, Boise DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks 2019 Artist-in-Residence in Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the next Artist-in-Residence in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM hosts 4-H trail challenge at Boise Wild Horse Corrals this weekend

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a wild horse trail challenge on Sunday, March 24.

Idaho, Boise DO

Record number of trainers to pick up wild horses and burros this weekend

BOISE, Idaho – Preparations for the third annual Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge are now underway at the Boise Wild Horse Corrals.