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Wyoming

Adopt a BLM wild horse at four Wyoming events in June

California, Central California DO

BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for most of central California

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Humboldt River Field Office solicits public comment on improvements at Winnemucca Sand Dunes

WINNEMUCCA, Nev — The Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on the draft Environmental Analysis for the Winnemucc

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, South Dakota FO

Comment period open for Yellow Creek Shooting Range Patent

(Belle Fourche, SD) – The public is invited to comment on a proposed transfer of 14 acres of BLM-administered land to the City of Deadwood for the Yellow Creek Shooting Range. 

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 16, 2021

Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 82%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 15, 2021

Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 74%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Alaska, Anchorage FO

Public meetings announced and input sought for proposed Campbell Tract Recreation Area Management Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The BLM is seeking public ideas and input through June 11 to create a recreation plan for managing the Campbell Tract in Anchorage to better serve its mor

Utah

BLM, Utah State Historic Preservation Office announce Transcontinental Railroad Projects during anniversary week

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Dillon FO

Public lands reopen near Everson Creek after fire rehabilitation

(DILLON, Mont.) – Federal officials have lifted an emergency closure order for some public lands near the Montana-Idaho border.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management to hold virtual hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Phoenix DO
Smoke rises above rugged, mountainous terrain

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 14, 2021

Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 71%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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Bureau of Land Management welcomes new Vale District Manager

VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management named Wayne Monger as its new Vale District Manager, replacing Don Gonzalez, who retired in December 2020 after 14 years in the role.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Bureau of Land Management welcomes new Coos Bay District Manager

North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management named Steven D.

Utah, Color Country DO
Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts

Gloria Tibbetts to lead BLM’s Color Country District

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah has selected Gloria Tibbetts—a seasoned planning and public policy professional with a long history of working in wester

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management announces fire prevention orders for Oregon and Washington to decrease human-caused wildfires

Portland, Ore.

National Office, Alaska

Interior Department Initiates Next Steps for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program Selections

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Idaho

BLM issues fire prevention order, urges public to help prevent human-caused wildfires

Phoenix DO
Smoke rises above rugged, mountainous terrain

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 13, 2021

Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 17%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Phoenix DO
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Fire activity and dry conditions trigger fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

Phoenix DO
Smoke rises above rugged, mountainous terrain

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 12, 2021

Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 15%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Extends Review of Environmental Assessment for Archie Creek Fire Area to May 17th

Roseburg, Ore.

Northeastern States DO
Wild Horses

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Cassopolis, Michigan

MILWAUKEE – The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event June 11-12, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning May 12

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Arizona, Colorado River DO
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Bureau of Land Management extends public comment period on lithium exploration project near Wikieup

KINGMAN, Ariz. — To allow more time for public participation, the Bureau of Land Management is extending the comment period on a proposed lithium exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc.

Phoenix DO
Smoke rises above rugged, mountainous terrain

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 11, 2021

Acres: 4,421
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0