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Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

Butte BLM plans prescribed burn in Marysville area

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Travelers to the Marysville area this spring might see a little smoke in the air as the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office conducts a prescribed burn to promote habitat

National Office

BLM schedules public hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing scheduled for April 26, 2022 from 3 to 5 p.m. MT regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild horses and burros.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

BLM extends comment period, announces additional meetings for proposed mineral withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public comment period by 30 days for the proposed Federal mineral withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National H

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed new parking lot design for Campbell Creek Science Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public ideas and input for a proposed new parking lot on the Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) campu

California, Northern California DO

Bureau of Land Management has openings for volunteer campground host along Trinity River

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves and Lincoln counties

ROSWELL, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct prescribed fire operations beginning this week and lasting through May.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Volunteer Campground Hosts Needed for Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pocatello Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts at Blackfoot Reservoir Campground from Memorial Day to L

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Vets Land Selection

ANCHORAGE – Today, the Bureau of Land Management released a draft environmental assessment and draft

Oregon-Washington

Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council Public Meeting March 30 to 31

The Bureau of Land Management's Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council is planning to meet March 30 to 31.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM Idaho Falls Office Managers win Director’s Awards

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District employees Linda Price, the Salmon Field Office Manager, and Jeff Cundick, the Minerals Branch Chief, were awa

Wyoming

Programs this weekend at the Trails Center: March 26-27

CASPER, Wyo.

Idaho

BLM extends review period on proposed land purchase near Boise

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the public review period on the Harris Acquisition Environmental Assessment which analyzes a proposed purchase of a

National Office

Breaking New Artistic Ground: BLM’s Artist in Residence Program to Feature Native American Jazz Fusion to Celebrate America’s Public Lands

Washington, D.C. — For the first time in Bureau history, the BLM’s

Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

Final Environmental Assessment issued for Lincoln Hill Exploration Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Humboldt River Field Office has signed a Decision Record, issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and the final Environmental Assessment for an exploration

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Dillon FO

Dillon BLM to conduct prescribed burn near Tobacco Root Mountains

(DILLON, Mont.) – Those traveling near the Tobacco Root Mountains this week may see a little smoke in the air as the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office conducts prescribed burns.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for the Piute-Eldorado Valley Area of Critical Environmental Concern Management Plan

LAS VEGAS – Recognizing the need to balance critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise with high-quality visitor experience, the Bureau of Land

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Comment period open for fiber optic line project

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Utah

BLM authorizes improvements to Granite Mountain recreation area

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office has approved the construction of two trailheads, a new trail system, a campground and other features

Pinedale FO

Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors to hold in-person meeting May 27, 2022

PINEDALE - The Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors will meet in-person on May 27, 2022.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM New Mexico employee receives Linda Seibert Career Achievement Award

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Montana-Dakotas, North Dakota FO

Public Invited to Comment on Secretary’s Proposal to Continue Current Management of Dash Lake Waterfowl Production Area

(DICKINSON, N.D.) — The Secretary of the Interior is proposing that management and administration of a small area in north central North Dakota important to