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Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
A map of the Castner Glacier Area

BLM seeks input for new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to develop a recreation plan

Nevada
Solar Energy photo

BLM hosting public meeting in Las Vegas to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

RENO, Nevada-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding an open-house meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 13, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm at Red Rock Casino to provide informatio

California, Northern California DO
A high desert meadow during a rain storm with mountains in the background.

BLM cancels advisory council field tour, will conduct business meeting

Arizona
Picture of solar panels in desert setting.

BLM hosting public meeting in Yuma to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open-house meeting in Yuma on Feb. 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Yuma Public Library to provide information on the Department of the Interior’s ongoing efforts to support appropriate renewable energy development on our nation’s public lands through an updated Western Solar Plan.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Creek in woods

BLM seeks input on environmental assessment for Integrated Pest Management at Anchorage's Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks public input on a preliminary environmental a

California, California Desert DO
Solar array in the desert with tall mountains in the background

BLM approves Camino Solar Project in Kern County

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
Prescribed Burn in Eddy County

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Eddy County

Eastern States
Photo of oil and gas rig in north dakota

BLM announces March 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Mississippi

Falls Church, Va.

Nevada
Black Rock High Rock National Recreation Area Sign

BLACK ROCK FIELD OFFICE ANNOUNCES THE ANNUAL TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE HIGH ROCK CANYON ROAD

Cedar City FO
View of Cedar Canyon from Red Hill

Public input welcome for Coal Creek Day Use Site Environmental Assessment

The BLM

Colorado
Silt Mesa

BLM seeks comment on proposed rule for Colorado Western Slope areas

California, Northern California DO
Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area

BLM offers virtual option for attending Resource Advisory Council meeting

Wyoming
Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming Resource Advisory Council to host meeting

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in Casper on Jan.

Idaho
Picture of solar panels in desert setting.

BLM hosting public meeting in Boise to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding an open-house meeting in Boise on February 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

National Office
Solar panels at a White Wing Ranch construction site on private land in Yuma County, Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

BLM hosting series of public meetings to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding two virtual and six in-person open-house meetings in February and March to provide information on the Departme

Arizona
Prescott National Forest sign along a road

BLM to hold public meeting on proposed Hassayampa River corridor protections

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a public meeting on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.

Nevada
Solar plant

BLM seeks input on the Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center near Wadsworth, Nevada

CARSON CITY – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office, is seeking public comments f

Idaho
ID_CDAFO UTV grant request

BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on recreation grant

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input by Ja

Arizona, Phoenix DO
a sign with the bureau of land managment emblem. Text reads National Conservation Lands, Sonoran Desert National Monument

BLM proposes Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is

Nevada
Solar project

BLM seeks public comment on draft analysis for proposed Libra Solar Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Libra

California, Northern California DO
a trail along the Pacific Ocean sliding down a large cliff.

BLM announces temporary closure of Fleener Creek Trailhead in Humboldt County

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO
Photo of Chaves and Lincoln Counties Prescribed Burn.

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves and Lincoln counties

ROSWELL, N.M. —

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO
The Arkansas River flows through Eastern Colorado, the region managed through the principles outlined in the ECRMP.

BLM approves new Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management recently signed a record of decision to update resource management planning guidance for about 658,200 surface acres and 3.3 milli

Utah
Calf Creek at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

BLM announces February virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

KANAB, Uta

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
Three horses stand in a row.

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Hallettsville, Texas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 2 - 3 at the Wilbur Babor Memorial Complex in Hallettsville, Texas.