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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Baker FO

Bureau of Land Management Baker Field Office closing temporarily for building repairs

BAKER CITY, Ore. – To ensure the safety of the public and staff, Vale Bureau of Land Management’s Baker Field Office will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov.

Alaska, Arctic DO

The Trump Administration Approves the Willow Master Development Plan

Caribou in the Alpine Development on Alaska’s North Slope.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

BLM to begin boat ramp improvements along Lower Salmon River

Cottonwood, Idaho – Three popular launch sites along the Lower Salmon River are scheduled for improvements that will enhance access for anglers and recrea

California, Northern California DO

BLM Trinity, Pit River campgrounds to close for winter season

Tent at sunset in the high desert.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

Kremmling Field Office reopens some lands closed due to East Troublesome Fire

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management, Kremmling Field Office has reopened BLM public lands in the Strawberry Special Recreation Management Area, a BLM parcel south of Lake G

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview District BLM to Conduct Aerial Herbicide Applications

Lakeview, Ore.

Alaska
Map of Unit 25C

BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit

The BLM, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, will open caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway ...
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO

The Bureau of Land Management celebrates the 20-year anniversary of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) honors the 20-year anniversary of the establishment of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, a 123,000-

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office opens notice period for lease sale stipulations

SANTA FE, N.M.

California, Northern California DO

Motorcycle races coming to Fort Sage area; some trail access will be limited

Motorcycle racers in the high desert.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management reopens San Joaquin River Gorge recreation area

Boulders in the foreground, forest in the distance.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM issues Decision Record for Moriah Herd Area Wild Horse Gather Plan EA

ELY, Nev. – On Oct.

National Office

Handbook update clarifies use of mineral materials on split estate lands

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management moves forward with leasing of 630-acres of federal coal in North Dakota

DICKINSON, N.D.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Road Construction Causing Travel Delays Near Mt. Dellenbaugh

Travelers driving south to the Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead, the Waring Ranch historic site, and the Kelly Point Road (NPS1203) will experience intermittent traffic delays daily due to water pipeline construction on Mohave County Road 103.
Montana-Dakotas

Western Montana BLM seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Council

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana District is seeking public nominations for positions on its Resource Advisory Council.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Kremmling Field Office expands East Troublesome Fire emergency area closure

KREMMLING, Colo. – Due to continued extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kremmling Field Office has issued an additional area closure in the

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office to implement three prescribed fires

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M, – Beginning Nov. 1, the Bureau of Land Management plans to implement three prescribed fire projects this fall and winter.

West Desert DO

The Bureau of Land Management to transfer community center lands to Town of Cedar Fort

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Consistent with the U.S.

High Plains DO

BLM to conduct Slash Pile Burning in the Bighorn Mountains and Campbell County

BUFFALO, Wyo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management Selects Eric A. Kriley to Lead Bureau Law Enforcement Efforts

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of Eric Kriley as the Director for the Office of Law Enforcement and

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah issues December oil and gas lease sale notice

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office proposes to offer 21

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Firewood permits available for the Winnemucca District

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood.  Firewood permits are required to gather firewood from public land

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Christmas tree permits available in the Winnemucca District

Winnemucca, Nev. -- The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase until Dec. 24 through the Winnemucca District Office, 5100 E.