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Alaska
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Notice of Application for Withdrawal at Mendenhall Glacier and Opportunity for Public Meetings

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice today that the U.S.

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 7, 2021

Acres: 52,887 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 8% 
Total personnel: 672 

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free June 12

Northeastern States DO
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BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Windom, Minnesota

MILWAUKEE – The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event July 9-10, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 6, 2021

Acres: Estimate of 25,973 acres 
Cause: Under Investigation 
Containment: 2% 
Total personnel: 524 

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 5, 2021

Acres: Estimate of 7,903 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 5% 
Total personnel: 402 

New Mexico

BLM to host public meetings for SunZia Southwest Transmission Project

California, Central California DO

BLM seeking public input on Williams Hill OHV trails, recreation improvements

Idaho
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BLM seeks public input on Skinny Dipper Hot Springs closure extension

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is seeking public input on a proposal to extend an existing closure of the Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, located about 5 miles west of G

California, California Desert DO

BLM proposes Slaughterhouse Canyon Mineral Sale

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 4, 2021

Acres: Estimate 5,500 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 0% 
Total personnel: Approximately 200

California, Northern California DO

Jetty repairs near Humboldt Bay south jetty temporarily restrict access

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Arcata Field Office

Gila DO
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BLM invites public comment on proposed plan amendments

SAFFORD, Ariz.

Northwest DO, White River FO

UPDATE: BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker

MEEKER, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Arizona Strip DO

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment

ST. GEORGE, Utah—An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project (PEPC-98370/ DOI-BLM-AZ-A030-2021-0005).

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker

MEEKER, Colo.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Redding Field Office

Alaska

BLM seeks comment on Resource Management Plan amendment

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an Environmental

High Plains DO

Casper Field Office and National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to host Artist in Residence

CASPER, Wyo.

High Plains DO

Pioneer Living History Weekend with 19th Century Blacksmithing and Pioneer Camp

CASPER, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

Southeast Oregon Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Virtual Meeting

Lakeview, Ore.

Utah

BLM announces proposal for Calf Creek Recreation Site improvements

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close from 11 a.m.