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West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District rescinds seasonal fire restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District rescinded fire prevention order UTW002-2022-01 today on BLM-managed lands within Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Mi

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in e

Central California DO

BLM to host South Cow Mountain Off-highway Vehicle Safety Event

Nevada

Battle Mountain District Public Lands Fire Restrictions Rescinded

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – Fire restrictions in the Battle Mountain District on public lands are rescinded as of 12:01 a.m. Oct. 12, 2022. 

Nevada

BLM offers public tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada on November 4, 2022

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, November 4.

Nevada, Sierra Front FO

BLM seeks public input on Minister Road right-of-way

Carson City, Nev – The Sierra Front Field Office is seeking public input that will be used to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the direct, indirect, an

Northeastern States DO

BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro event in Carthage, Missouri

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Elko DO

BLM Elko District announces rescission of fire restrictions

BLM Elko District announces rescission of fire restrictions

Alaska

Campbell Creek Science Center introduces new registration process for fee-based public programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is introducing a new registration process for fee-based public progra

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM issues decision on proposed transmission line upgrade

Kingman, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has authorized the UniSource Antares to Meadview 69 kV Upgrade Project.

Nevada

October 2022 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on O

California, California Desert DO, Northern California DO

BLM, NPS and USFWS to host wildland fire hiring events

Wyoming

Wire burning on BLM land leads to felony charges and hefty restitution

The combined efforts of BLM Wyoming, North Wind Construction Services, and the Hot Springs County Sherriff’s Office led to the conviction of two individuals charged with felony depredation of feder

California, Northern California DO

The BLM plans prescribed fire in Sacramento River Bend area

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions across Vale District

VALE, Ore. – Effective Oct.

California, Northern California DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions on public lands in NW California

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Durant, Okla.

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Durant, Okla., November 4-5, at the Bryan County Fairgrounds.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Temporary public land closure planned in Maricopa County for off-highway vehicle race

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Hassayampa Field Office will temporarily close some public lands in Maricopa County for the upcoming Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge off-h

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees, Dacey Mercer, Michael Collins, and Patrick Zingerella. 

Idaho

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council meeting

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council will meet to discuss a variety of public land management topics from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

2023 Temporary Seasonal Hiring for BLM Prineville District Opens

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).