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California, Northern California DO
Two brown horses running in a field.

The BLM releases mares into Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Prescribed Burning to Begin on BLM Managed Lands

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burns in portions of Douglas County on BLM-administered lands beginning the week of November 14.

California, California Desert DO
Grass and rocks with mountains.

The BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District

California, Central California DO
Person in yellow and green uniform next to small fire.

The BLM plans pile burning near Chimney Peak Extensive Resource Management Area

Paria River DO

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

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on Dec. 13, 2022, from 9 a.m.

California, Central California DO
Hills with fall foliage in the foreground.

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office lifts fire restrictions

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on fee increase for Cove Recreation Site

California, Northern California DO
A creek flowing through a canyon with trees.

The BLM welcomes public input on proposal to restore former target shooting area

REDDING, Calif.

California, Northern California DO
Logs and debris burning.

The BLM plans pile burning near Bizz Johnson Trail

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to host community meeting regarding proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument

WASHINGTON-- Next week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a public meeting in Clark County, Nevada, to hear from the community about management of the region’s public lands,

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Begin Pile Burning in Steelhead Falls Project Area

Prineville, Ore. — If conditions are favorable, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin burning 367 acres of hand piles the week of November 14.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management reissues solicitation seeking services to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros

The Bureau of Land Management has modified and reissued a solicitation seeking new contract services to humanely gather, trea

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks comments on proposed Copper Rays Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Pahrump Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed Copper Rays Solar Project in Nye County, Nevada.

National Office

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund up to $9 Million to Advance Wildfire Science

BOISE – The Biden-Harris administration this week announced $9 million in new grant opportunities from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance research into wildfire prevent

Arizona, Upper Colorado River DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning near Parker

Lake Havasu City, Ariz. –The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, between November and March, as weather and fu

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.–The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near the communities of Atherton Acres, Pine Lake, Hualapai Mountain Park, Ge

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Upper Snake FO

Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be issuing Christmas tree permits beginning Nov. 14 through Dec. 24, 2022.

New Mexico, Farmington DO
Landscape of mountains in Chaco Canyon

Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on environmental study for Chaco Area Withdrawal

FARMINGTON, N.M.

California, Central California DO
Brown sign surrounded by brush.

BLM welcomes input on amenity fees at South Yuba Campground

California, Northern California DO
Smoke and fire around a tree.

The BLM plans prescribed burns in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou and Butte counties

National Office

BLM Requests Public Input on Revised Greenhouse Gas Leasing Analysis

WASHINGTON – To ensure consistency in responding to court challenges to greenhouse gas emissions analysis in its leasing program, the Bureau of Land Management has released an updated env

California, Northern California DO
A tree on a rocky ledge with mountains in the background.

BLM to close northeast California campgrounds for winter season

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management to conduct Prescribed Burns to reduce wildfire threat

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will be conduct

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Burn 13 Logging Slash Piles Southeast of La Pine

Prineville, Ore.

California, Northern California DO
Mountain with grass in the foreground.

Power line project to limit access to Shaffer Mountain Road

SUSANVILLE, Calif.