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Eastern States

BLM Nov. 29, 2018, coal lease sale result

FLOWOOD, Miss. – In keeping with the “America First Energy Plan,” the Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern States State Office held a competitive federal coal lease sale by sealed b

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Mercedes, Texas

NORMAN, OKLA - The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro sale event in Mercedes, Texas, beginning on Jan.

California, California Desert DO

BLM accepting applications for Special Recreation Permit Subgroup of the California Desert Advisory Council

Image of a dirt bike coming into the finish line at sand dunes.

California, California Desert DO

BLM is accepting applications for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area Subgroup

Image of a group four wheelers approaching sand dunes.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO, Amarillo FO

BLM Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $39,327,344

SANTA FE, N.M.
Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM extends public comment period on coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Bently Land Acquisition Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Bently Land Acquisition Project of 14,522 acres of environmentally sensitive lands owned by Bently Family Limited Partnership.

Utah

BLM invites public input on draft recreation business plans for Monticello and Richfield Field Offices

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released two draft recreation business plans for public comment.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Utah

BLM Utah Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SALT LAKE CITY – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the avail

Colorado

BLM Colorado Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

DENVER, Colo.

California

BLM California Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Idaho
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BLM Idaho Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BOISE, Idaho – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availab

Nevada

BLM Nevada Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

RENO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington
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BLM Oregon Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BLM today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and proposed plan amendments addressing Greater Sage-Grouse conservation on public land in Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Christmas Tree Permits and Avenza Mobile Maps Available

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Medford district office and the U.S.

National Office

Updated Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Reflect Wishes of States, Governors

WASHINGTON – Proposed revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation plans reflect months of consultation and collaboration with Western governors on how best to avoi

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO
Fire on Public Lands

Idaho Falls District BLM is hiring wildland firefighters for 2019

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho-- The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will be hiring wildland firefighters for the 2019 fire season.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Stinking Springs area closed over winter to protect wildlife

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – At the request of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office has temporarily closed the Stinking S

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Seasonal closures protect wildlife

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office reminds the public of annual winter closures in the Bald Ridge, Carter Mountain, Little Mountain and Twin Creek Trail areas.

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

The BLM to conduct pile-burning operations in Mono County

Image of a firefighter in snow covered brush.BRIDGEORT, Calif.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office will lift fire restrictions on Friday

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Nevada, Elko DO

Santa, Crafts and Hot Chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center Presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy taking a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, making crafts and sipping hot chocolate at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Elko DO

Notice of public comment period for environment compliance documents for 23 parcels located in the Elko District to be offered in the March oil and gas lease sale

 

California, Northern California DO

Mendocino County Blacktail Association begins habitat improvement project on BLM managed public lands

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