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BLM seeks public input on the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project in Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project near Dateland in Yuma County.
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Biden-Harris Administration advances clean energy projects on Western public lands with potential to power nearly 2 million homes
The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands that could potentially power nearly 2 million homes with clean energy.
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BLM welcomes input on draft plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on five draft recreation business plans that would modernize the way recreation fee sites across Arizona are managed.
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BLM seeks input on proposed Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing plan
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a land use planning proposal regarding livestock grazing within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
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BLM seeks public comment on Jove Solar Project in Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to review and provide comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Jove Solar Project located in La Paz County.
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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
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BLM to invest $3.1 million to restore wildlife habitats, as part of the Investing in America agenda

 

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BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

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Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
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BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

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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 

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed exploratory drilling project east of Bullhead City

KINGMAN, Ariz.

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BLM moves to cashless system at Virgin River Campground
The Virgin River Campground is now cashless for all campsites at this popular recreation area in Arizona.
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BLM releases proposed improvements to Table Mesa Recreation Area

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District Office finalized the Table Mesa Environmental Assessment of enhanced recreational facilities at the Table Mesa area north

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BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Guthrie Peak communications site
The Safford Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Program will conduct a one-day prescribed fire at the Guthrie Peak communications site between mid-February and the end of March.
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BLM plans prescribed burns in Yavapai County

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District is planning prescribed burning operations to burn cut and piled brush from public lands in Yavapai County near Skull Vall

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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events
The Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions for Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events.
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BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Little Boquillas Ranch Area
The Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Program will conduct a one-day prescribed fire in the Little Boquillas Ranch Area between mid-February and the end of March.
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BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Arizona Strip District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
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BLM hosting public meeting in Yuma to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West
The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open-house meeting in Yuma on Feb. 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Yuma Public Library to provide information on the Department of the Interior’s ongoing efforts to support appropriate renewable energy development on our nation’s public lands through an updated Western Solar Plan.
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BLM to hold public meeting on proposed Hassayampa River corridor protections

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a public meeting on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.

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BLM proposes Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is

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BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet in February and April
The Bureau of Land Management Arizona’s Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person on February 28-29 and April 24-25, 2024, at the BLM Arizona State Office.
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BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states

BLM firefighter burning cut and piled juniper trees in Owyhee County, Idaho
BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.