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BLM Idaho Offers Tips for 2016 Memorial Day Weekend
A wide range of recreational opportunities abounds for individuals of all ages and interests in Idaho.
BLM Releases Proposed Plan Amendment for Domestic Sheep Grazing and Final Supplemental EIS
COTTONWOOD, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Proposed Cottonwood Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for Domestic Sheep Grazing and Final Supplemental Environmental Im
Swinging Bridge over Big Wood River Deemed Unsafe
SHOSHONE, ID – A broken cable has rendered BLM’s historic swinging Sheep Bridge unsafe for both foot and livestock traffic.
BLM Proposes Ambitious Fuel Break Network in Soda Fire Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a plan to build a network of fuel breaks spanning 400 miles in the Soda Fire burn. Although some of this work has already star
Spring Clean Up Planned for North Rim of Canyon
TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Backcountry Horsemen of Idaho, Magic Valley ATV Club and Jerome Cou
May is Wildfire Awareness Month: Plan-Prepare-Prevent.
Eight western governors, including Idaho's Governor C.L. “Butch" Otter, have proclaimed May "Wildfire Awareness Month".
BLM to Build Fuel Breaks near Soda Fire Ahead of 2016 Fire Season
This week, Bureau of Land Management officials will begin installing emergency fuel breaks along roads in the low country of Owyhee County to reduce the threat of wildfire.
Public Encouraged to Continue Appropriate Recreational Use in Soda Fire Burn Area
Marsing, Idaho – The BLM encourages the public to enjoy their public lands for recreational activities in the Owyhee range (southwest Idaho/eastern Oregon) as the area burned by the Soda Fire slowl
Public Tour of Bruneau Off-Range Corrals May 13
The Bruneau Off-Range Corrals are located at 28536 Jacks Creek Road, and are privately owned and operated.
Ridge to Rivers Seeks Input on 10-year Draft Master Plan
The Ridge to Rivers partnership has released the draft trail plan that will guide development and management of the popular trail system over the next 10 years.
BLM Balances Access with Need to Protect Area Burned in 2015 Fire
BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is temporarily limiting motorized use of one mile of road on public lands in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (
BLM Idaho Unveils Vintage-Style Commemorative Poster of the Bruneau Wild and Scenic River
The Bureau of Land Management Idaho State Office will release a new vintage-style poster and postcards of the Bruneau Wild and Scenic River for Earth Day 2016.
Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council to Meet Thursday
TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet April 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Best Western Sawtooth Inn in Jerome.
BLM Seeks Nominations to Boise District Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land is
Wild Horse Weanlings Trained by 4-H Members Available for Adoption during Idaho Horse Expo
BOISE, ID – Since February, 4-H members from the Treasure and Magic Valleys (Purple Sage Riders, Gem County; Desperados, Ada County; Lonestar Riders, Boise County; Bridle Bratts, Twin Falls County)
4-H Trail Challenge at the Boise Wild Horse Corrals this Weekend
BOISE, ID – There will be plenty of action at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse Corrals in Boise on Friday (8 a.m.- 4 p.m.) and Saturday (8 a.m. to noon).
Areas Affected by Pony and Elk Fires Reopened
BOISE, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office announced today the opening of about 54,200 acres of public land north of Mountain Home to motorized entry.
BLM adds meeting to schedule for Gateway West Draft Supplemental EIS
The Bureau of Land Management has added Hagerman to the locations for open house public meetings on the Gateway West draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS).
BLM Seeking Interested Individuals to Serve on Coeur d'Alene Advisory Council
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District is seeking nominations for positions on its 15-member Resource Advisory Council (RAC) that will vacate in the fall.
New Field Manager named for BLM's Cottonwood Office
Cottonwood, ID – Richard White has been selected as the new field manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office. He replaces Will Runnoe, who retired last fall.
BLM Seeks Nominations to Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public l
BLM Seeks Nominations to Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Twin Falls District RAC which advise the BLM on public land issues.