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National Office

Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service Announce 2023 Grazing Fees

The federal grazing fee for 2023 remains at $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the USDA Forest

Utah

BLM to host public meeting in Salt Lake City for input on potential updates to solar energy program

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meetin

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

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

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

Montana-Dakotas

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

BILLINGS, Montana — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Bill

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

BLM plans two pile burns in San Luis Valley

MONTE VISTA, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in two locations this winter, with exact dates to be determined by weather and fuel moisture c

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

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

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

Wyoming

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

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Ch

Kremmling FO

BLM approves Blue Valley Land Exchange

Idaho

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

BOISE, Idaho—As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in

California, California Desert DO

BLM announces Blythe Mesa Solar Project is fully operational

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

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

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