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Colorado

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in January

Arizona

BLM to host public meeting in Gilbert, Ariz. for input on potential updates to solar energy program

PHOENIX — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a p

Nevada

BLM to host public meeting in Reno for input on potential updates to solar energy program

RENO, Nev.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to hold public scoping meetings for the proposed Jove Solar Project

LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management announces two public meetings to solicit public comments and identify issues for the Jove Solar Project on Wedne

California
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BLM to host public meeting in Sacramento for input on potential updates to solar energy program

National Office
Solar Panels

BLM hosts meetings for public input on potential changes to solar energy program

WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible development of renewable energy on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is

Colorado

Thompson Divide Withdrawal Public Meeting Recording

Below is a recording of the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Public Meeting held in Carbondale, CO and virtually on Dec 14. 2022.

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM acquires 1,600 acres and increases public access through the Land and Water Conservation Fund

GRAND JUNCTION, Col

National Office

Multiple Opportunities Open for Small and Tribally-Owned Business to Plug Orphaned Wells on Federal Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management this week announced opportunities for both small and Tribally-owned businesses to bid on orphaned well plugging and restoration projects o

National Office

Secretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West

Buckeye, Ariz. — During a visit to the Sonoran Solar Energy Project today – a project on public lands expected to power 91,000 homes – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haala

White River FO

BLM prescribed burning planned southwest of Meeker

Southwest DO

Seasonal closure of key winter wildlife habitat in the Tres Rios Field Office begin December 1

Durango, Colo.

Southwest DO

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office to begin seasonal closures to protect winter wildlife December 1

Montrose, Colo. – Annual winter

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and near Walter’s Camp

YUMA, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, about 12 miles nor

National Office

Interior Department Takes Action to Reduce Methane Releases on Public and Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a 

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO, Royal Gorge FO

Holiday tree permits available now for BLM lands

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – This holiday season, permits are available for cutting trees on Bureau of Land Management public lands in the San Luis Valley and Royal Gorge field offices thro

Little Snake FO

BLM Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area seasonal closure

CR

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM implements seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Kremmling FO

BLM Kremmling Field Office planning prescribed burns

KREMMLING, Colo.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM plans nine burns in southeastern Colorado

CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in nine locations this winter.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Public Room holiday closures

National Office
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Bureau of Land Management Releases Policy to Support Habitat Connectivity on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management released a new policy today designed to protect connections between habitats for fish, wildlife, and native plants, preserving the ability of wildlife to migrate between and across seasonal habitat, a concept known as habitat connectivity. The Bureau of Land Management released a new policy today designed to protect connections between habitats for fish, wildlife, and native plants, preserving the ability of wildlife to migrate between and across seasonal habitat, a concept known as habitat connectivity. The policy will support the BLM’s ongoing partnerships with states, Tribes and diverse stakeholders aimed at meeting 21st century conservation challenges.
Arizona, Upper Colorado River DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning near Parker

Lake Havasu City, Ariz. –The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, between November and March, as weather and fu

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.–The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near the communities of Atherton Acres, Pine Lake, Hualapai Mountain Park, Ge

National Office

BLM Requests Public Input on Revised Greenhouse Gas Leasing Analysis

WASHINGTON – To ensure consistency in responding to court challenges to greenhouse gas emissions analysis in its leasing program, the Bureau of Land Management has released an updated env