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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
Galice Road showing the area between Almeda County Park and the Grave Creek Boat ramp

BLM re-opens Galice Road ahead of schedule

California
A wide mountain range in the desert

BLM seeks input on proposed mining exploration project in California

National Office, Colorado
Many yellowing aspens in a forest along a mountain ridge.

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Thompson Divide

WASHINGTON —

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
Bureau of Land Management logo

BLM seeks public comment on proposed land acquisition in Blackfoot watershed

MISSOULA, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is completing the final phase of acquisitions for the Clearwater-Blackfoot Project with the Nature Conservanc

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Hassayampa FO
Fire crewmember holding lit drip torch igniting branches on the ground during prescribed fire operations.

BLM plans prescribed burns near Yarnell in Yavapai County

The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District is conducting prescribed burning operations to burn cut and piled brush from public lands in Yavapai County near Yarnell.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
detail of map showing new lwcf areas near yakima river

BLM acquires 647 acres in Yakima River Canyon, Washington

Lands important for wildlife and recreation acquired through LWCF

Alaska
A stream scientist surveys Wade Creek.

BLM seeks input on programmatic analysis for aquatic restoration projects in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a draft programmatic environmental

Wyoming, High Plains DO, Newcastle FO
trees on a cliffside

BLM requesting input on proposed forest health project near Newcastle

NEWCASTLE, Wyo.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
A view of Tract 37 in Simpson County Mississippi. In the foreground metal fencing and an open gate can be seen. Beyond it lies a field with power lines running over it, on each side of the clearing are wooded areas.

BLM plans non-competitive land sale in Mississippi

The Bureau of Land Management plans to sell certain public lands in Simpson County, Miss., to resolve a decades-long inadvertent unauthorized use.

Idaho, Boise DO
Image of person on ATV

BLM extends comment period seeking input on fifth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Ida

Idaho, Boise DO
Old cabin in historic Silver City Idaho

BLM and partners finalize fourth travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

Wyoming

BLM authorizes Rock Creek transmission line project in Wyoming

RAWLINS, Wyo.

Utah
Bureau of Land Management emblem

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument now accepting 2024 Artist-In-Residence Applications

KANAB, Utah&n

Nevada, Ely DO
Wild horses in the Caliente Complex gather around a water source.

BLM to begin Caliente Complex wild horse bait and water gather operation

CALIENTE, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office on or around April 1 will begin a wild horse gather in the Caliente Complex.

California, California Desert DO
DAC members at the December 2023 meeting in Palm Springs. Photo by Kate Miyamoto, BLM.

BLM California Desert District to Host Virtual Advisory Council Meeting in April

National Office, New Mexico
broadband communications site on public lands

BLM boosts internet access and reliability for rural and underserved communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In support of access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is updating regulations for developing and o

National Office

Interior Department finalizes rule to reduce oil and gas waste on public and Tribal lands

California
A sign reading Litchfield corral and a large covered structure with hay underneath.

BLM Litchfield Corrals now open for wild horse and burro adoptions

California
Red carsonite blocking an illegal trail through green chaparral

BLM reminds visitors to recreate responsibly and stay on authorized trails at Fort Ord National Monument

Nevada
BLM Logo

The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 McGee Mountain Herd Management Area wild burro bait and water gather operation

Denio Junction, Nev.

National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Oregon-Washington, Wyoming
A herd of pronghorn wander through snowy rangeland

Interior Department Announces Nearly $12 Million to Protect and Restore Western Wildlife Habitats and Migration Corridors

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today 

California
Yellow wildflowers in a flat field

Wildflower season arrived at Carrizo Plain National Monument and other BLM-managed public lands

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Silhouette of a pumping oil rig at sunset.

BLM holds March 2024 sale for Mississippi oil and gas leases

Falls Church, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering three parcels covering 91 acres in Mississippi.

Idaho, Boise DO
4-H handled wild horse weanling competes in trail challenge

Young horses, handled by 4-H youth, hail from Idaho’s public rangelands

NAMPA, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in partnership with the University of Idaho Extension 4-H program, will offer wild horse weanlings for adoption during the Idaho Horse Expo April 5-

National Office
Burros standing in sagebrush

BLM 2024 wild horse and burro estimates show reduced overpopulation

The Bureau of Land Management today released its annual wild horse and burro population estimates,