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California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills Public Workshop Scheduled for March 5

Image of wind and rain sculpted cliffs at Alabama Hills.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM and NDOW seed public lands burned in Goshute Cave Fire

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Wyoming to host first wild horse adoption of 2019

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility will kick off BLM Wyoming’s 2019 adoption schedule with an event March 15-16, from

Montana-Dakotas

Grazing permits renewed in Bears Paw to Missouri River Breaks area

(HAVRE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) North Central Montana District is renewing grazing permits Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change March 1

View of Red Rock Canyon LAS VEGAS – The

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Butte BLM seeks public comment on proposed land donation

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The BLM is working with Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation to secure the donation of more than 258 acres of private lands near Toston Dam

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Celebrates Women’s History

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about historic Nevada women and traditional fiber arts at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Elko DO

Notice of public comment period for environment compliance documents for 49 parcels for the June oil and gas lease sale located in the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. -- In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering offering up to 49 parcels, com

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States Geospatial Division Heads to #RootsTech2019

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) Geospatial Division is collaborating with the National Park Service Homestead National Monument to present at

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Bureau of Land Management to burn slash piles in Meagher County

Pile burning in the BLM North Central District
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to conduct open house discussion of the Charleston Travel Management Area

Elko, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District Office will be conducting an open house to discuss Route Evaluations for the Charleston Travel Management Area (CTMA).&nb

Utah

Volunteers needed to monitor raptor nests

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding the nes

California, Northern California DO

Public invited to free, guided birding walk at Headwaters Forest Reserve

Image of ferns and large trees at Headwaters Forest Reserve.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM reopens Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Fillmore Field Office reopened the Little Sahara Recreation Area visitor center on February 18, for Monday – Friday operations.

West Desert DO

Volunteers needed to monitor raptor nests

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding the nesting ecolo

West Desert DO

BLM reopens Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Fillmore Field Office reopened the Little Sahara Recreation Area visitor center on February 18, for Monday – Friday operations.

Carson City DO

BLM suspends Pine Nut Mountains HMA wild horse gather due to weather

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Pine Nut Mountains Wild Horse Gather will be suspended today due to weather. The gather may be resumed later in 2019 sometime after foaling season.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM suspends Pine Nut Mountains HMA wild horse gather due to weather

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Pine Nut Mountains Wild Horse Gather will be suspended today due to weather. The gather may be resumed later in 2019 sometime after foaling season.

National Office

BLM and Forest Service grazing fees lowered in 2019

WASHINGTON - The Federal grazing fee for 2019 will drop to $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM seeks public comments on Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in southwest Colorado

DOLORES, Colo.

National Office

BLM seeks nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the 2019 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards.

National Office

Interior Increases Access to Renowned Madison River fly-fishing Destination

DILLON, Mont.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Public Comment Invited: Environmental Assessment available for June Oil and Gas Lease Sale located in the Battle Mountain District

TONOPAH, Nev.

Nevada, Elko DO

Eastern Nevada BIA Recruiting Summer Wildland Firefighters and Camp Crew Workers

Elko, Nev.— The Eastern Nevada Agency (ENA) of the Bureau of Indian Affairs is accepting applications through April 1 for on-call wildland firefighters for the upcoming fire season.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on proposed parcels for June 2019 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of furthering American energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to offer eight parcels, totaling nea