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Fireworks in Idaho — Know Before You Light!

EASTERN IDAHO- The Fourth of July weekend is around the corner, and the desire to buy and light fireworks is growing.  Firefighters in eastern Idaho urge Idaho residents to use fireworks legal

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BLM issues decisions for project at Blue Creek Bay

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office has issued decision records for the Wallace Forest Conservation Area (WFCA) Vegetation Treatmen

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High water across county roads forces temporary closure of BLM recreation areas

IDAHO FALLS, ID – High water along the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville and Jefferson Counties has resulted in several county road closures, which temporarily restricts access to several

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Don't Dump Idaho campaign kicking off its second year

TWIN FALLS, ID –We’re sick of it – and we know you are too!  The blight of shot up junk trashing our public lands has plagued many a recreationist, rangeland management specialist, wildlife bi

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Firewood Permits Available

POCATELLO, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office and Upper Snake Field Office will be issuing firewood cutting permits June 1 t

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Popular BLM Recreation Sites Reopened

CHALLIS, ID – Owing to receding river water, the BLM has reopened several popular recreation sites along the Salmon River. 

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BLM offers tips for this Memorial Day weekend

[BOISE]  Camping during the Memorial Day holiday may be challenging as many higher elevation campsites and campgrounds are still covered with snow or are too wet and muddy to use.  Conseq

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Public Tour of Bruneau Wild Horse Corrals Offered June 8

The BLM in Idaho will offer a public tour of the Bruneau Off-Range Corrals on Thursday, June 8. Two public tours will be offered -- the first will begin at 10 a.m.

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Boise BLM wild horse adoptions on hold due to equine distemper

Boise, ID – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the temporary suspension of wild horse and burro adoptions at the Boise BLM Wild Horse Corrals due to the presence of strangles, or equine di

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Longtime BLM Volunteer to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Boise, ID –   Norm Jensen, a long time volunteer for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office, will be honored for his contributions during a national c

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruneau Canyon Overlook June 1, 2017

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruneau Canyon Overlook

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Annual spring clean up planned for Snake River Canyon's North Rim

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Club and Jerome County on Saturday, May

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BLM to host open house for designating routes and trails in the Sand Creek Desert and St. Anthony Sand Dunes

ST. ANTHONY, ID – On May 31, the BLM is inviting the public to provide local input and expertise on designating routes and trails on public lands located within the Sand Creek Desert and St.

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BLM implements temporary closure of popular recreation sites

 CHALLIS, ID – Due to recent high water and flooding conditions along the Salmon River, the BLM is implementing a temporary closure at the Challis Bridge Day Use Area and the Cottonwood Campgr

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Upcoming Idaho Events to Celebrate America's Mustang

BOISE, ID – Springtime is hopping for Idaho mustang fans!  On May 13, the Idaho Mustang Club and the Boise District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a trail ride at 

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Fire season to start later due to winter snow pack and spring rains

Statewide, ID – Moisture from Idaho’s historically wet winter and the current spring rains will lessen the fire risk during the early summer months. Once vegetation and grasses dry out, h

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BLM to present Soda Fire rehabilitation monitoring results

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public meeting to present the Soda Fire rehabilitation monitoring results from 2016.

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May is Wildfire Awareness Month: Plan, Prepare, and Prevent

Statewide-ID – Idaho’s Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has proclaimed May Wildfire Awareness Month.

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BLM Boise District seeks advisory council members

Boise, ID -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District is seeking nominations for six positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land issues.

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Fire prevention specialist recognized in ceremony today

TWIN FALLS, ID – Today, Idaho Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist Jennifer Myslivy was awarded the Bronze Smokey Bear Award during a ceremony held at the BLM Twin Falls District office.

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Coeur d'Alene BLM Seeks Advisory Council Members

COEUR D’ALENE, ID-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District is seeking nominations for positions on i

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Bureau of Land Management Reminds Shed Hunters: Egin-Hamer Closed Through April to Protect Wildlife

REXBURG, ID – Although the snow is melting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and partnering agencies want to remind the public that the popular shed-hunting area known as Egin-Hamer is stil

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4-H Trained Wild Horse Weanlings Available for Adoption

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

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BLM Seeks Nominations to the Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council

IDAHO FALLS-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District announced this week that it is seeking public nominations for five open p

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Twin Falls District BLM seeks RAC Nominees

The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District announced this week that it is seeking public nominations for six open positions on the Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC).