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Arizona
prickly pear and saguaro cactus in a desert landscape

BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet in February and April

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona’s Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person on February 28-29 and April 24-25, 2024, at the BLM Arizona State Office.
National Office, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Utah, Wyoming
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BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states

Nevada, Ely DO
BLM firefighters ignite a slash pile in North Basque Canyon.

BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

ELY, Nev. – Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District this month and next will burn slash piles of pinyon pine and juniper on public lands near&

Southwest DO
Southwest RAC members discuss issues on Silverton field trip in October 2023

BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet February 7

Montrose, Colo.

Carson City DO
Solar Energy photo

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Artemesia Solar Project

Carson City, Nev – Longroad Energy Management, LLC will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss the proposed Artemesia solar photovoltaic solar generation and energy storage project on Tu

Wyoming
Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District

BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Colorado
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BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO
BLM firefighter burning cut and piled juniper trees in Owyhee County, Idaho

BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
angled solar panels

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Pinyon Solar Energy Project

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management will begin a 30-day public scoping period to inform the environmental analysis o

Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Photo of the Northeastern States District Office located at 250 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin

BLM names Pamela Mathis as new Northeastern States District Manager

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Idaho
Big Canyon travel map Kiosk, Deep Creek area.

BLM seeks public input on recreation grant applications for the Pocatello area

POCATELLO, Idaho

California
A pile of brush burns with wet forest in the background

BLM plans prescribed fire projects in Shasta, Trinity counties

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
Comment Period graphic

BLM invites comment on proposed solar project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment on the draft environmental analysis for a new clean energy project proposed on approximately 2,4

Idaho
Abandoned building in the historic site of Silver City Idaho

BLM seeks input on fourth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Silver City Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment

National Office
Utah desert arch frames a hilly panorama

BLM invests $6 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration partnerships in eight states

Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management's Nevada State Office sits behind a waving U.S. flag in Reno, Nevada during sunrise.

BLM partners with Nevada high school to teach fire science

RENO, Nevada – As the threat of wildfire increases every year, so does the increased demand for trained wildland firefighters.

Idaho
mule deer standing within seasonal closure area

Closure in the South Hills goes into effect Jan. 16

 TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls

Utah
Two burros facing each other.

BLM releases decision to gather wild burros in Utah’s Canyonlands Herd Management Area

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
map showing overview of Dry Lake East Designated Leasing Area

Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on proposed Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is announcing an upcoming public comment period on an environmental

Alaska
Coldfoot cedar cabin during the winter. Snow is piled on the roof and around the cabin. A narrow trail leads to the front door.

BLM announces new winter public use cabin rental in Coldfoot, Alaska

 

Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management fee-free day recognizes the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Portland, Ore. — The new year is upon us! Welcome 2024 with a fee-free visit to your public lands.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in January

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wyoming
Image of two oil and gas pumps.

BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

California, Northern California DO
A wooden building and a trail sign.

Falk townsite in Headwaters Forest Reserve named to National Register of Historic Places

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO
Yuma Field Office

BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Yuma East / Gila River Travel Management Plan

The public is encouraged to review the inventoried routes and make comments during a 30-day period starting January 22 and ending Feb. 21, 2024. The BLM will conduct two virtual Zoom meetings to provide information about the project.