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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM advances Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project application

LAS VEGAS – The BLM has completed the variance process for the Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project right-of-way application after coordination and consu

Alaska
The front of the Campbell Creek Science Center building.

Bureau of Land Management Campbell Creek Science Center is now open

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) staff reopened doors to the public for the first time in two years.
Arcata FO

Collin Ewing named manager of BLM Arcata Field Office

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office to issue seasonal fire restrictions

Wyoming

Trails Center announces June youth programs

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming volunteer receives national Lifetime Achievement Award

Malta FO
Z-L Withdrawal Map

Bureau of Land Management Proposes Additional Land Withdrawal at Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site

(MALTA, Mont.)

California, Central California DO

Fire Restrictions set to increase in the Eastern Sierra

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

Utah

BLM to host public tour of Sutherland wild horse corrals

SUTHERLAND, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces it is offering a public tour of the Sutherland Off-Range Corral, 3890 North 4000 West, Sutherland, Utah on June 7,

Southwest DO

BLM kicks off Great Outdoors Month with two acquisitions through the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Montrose, CO – The Bureau of Land Management is kicking off Great Outdoors Month by finalizing two land acquisitions in Colorado and Wyoming th

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks comments on Amargosa Valley Solar Energy Zone leasing

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on an environmental analysis for leasing 7,232 acres of public lands within the Amargosa Valley Solar Energy Zon

Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host virtual meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office and U.S.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks comments on new segment of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in New Mexico

National Office
North Platte River in the Marton family property

BLM kicks off Great Outdoors Month with two acquisitions through the Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Bureau of Land Management is kicking off Great Outdoors Month by finalizing two land acquisitions in Colorado and Wyoming that will unlock over 40,000 acres of previously inaccessible public land.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
Three wildland fire fighters dressed in personal protective equipment including green fire resistant pants, yellow fire resistant long sleeve shirt, helmets and gloves are leaned over Pulaski hand tools digging a fire line to stop progress of fire

Southwest Utah, Northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions

Due to another year of anticipated drought and record low precipitation levels, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are implementing fire restrictions beginning June 2, 2022.
Nevada

Northern Nevada Correctional Center and BLM Nevada announce upcoming Wild Horse and Burro adoption event

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center, scheduled

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Court order restores public access to Teaters Road

Prineville, Ore. — A federal district court issued an order on May 17, 2022, requiring Waibel Ranches to allow the public and the government the use of Teaters Road.

Utah

Southwest Utah, Northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions

ST.

Carson City DO

BLM to implement fuels reduction project in Washoe Valley

Carson City, Nev – On June 4, the Sierra Front Field Office in partnership with University of Nevada Reno (UNR) will begin another fuels reduction project to lessen wildfire risk using sheep grazin

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Schedules June 2022 Videoconference

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council has scheduled a spring virtual meeting.

National Office

Department of the Interior Announces Steps to Increase Clean Energy Development on Public Lands

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Nevada today, where she announced significant policy and organizational updates to advance clean energy product

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public scoping period open on Valmy Mine expansion

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A 30-day scoping period is open for a Plan of Operations Amendment (Plan) for the Valmy Expansion of t

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office issues final Environmental Assessment for the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Alaska
Map of White Mountains National Recreation Areas showing location of temporary trail closures.

Temporary trail closures in the White Mountains National Recreation Area extended