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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO
Teton Reservoir Dam and water pump

BLM to Conduct Controlled Release of Teton Reservoir

After thorough review of structural concerns at the Teton Reservoir Dam, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rawlins Field Office has decided to conduct a controlled release of excess water on Tuesday, May 30.
New Mexico
Pump jack at sunset.

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets $78,844,369

SANTA FE, N.M.

California, Northern California DO

BLM shooting area will close temporarily for survey work

Utah
Dingell Land Exchange SITLA parcel.

BLM seeks public comment for Dingell Act – Emery County Land Exchange

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input during a 30-day comment period on a proposed land exchange of approximately 92,000 acres of BLM-managed publ

California

The BLM reminds visitors to recreate responsibly and safely on public lands during Memorial Day weekend and throughout summer

Wyoming
Side view of two horses heads at a BLM Wild Horse and Burro adoption event.

June wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management kicks-off the summer with four wild horse adoptions in Wyoming in June.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM reminds the public to be safe when recreating over the holiday weekend

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Arizona
a wildfire burning in trees with the text Fire Restrictions

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in western Arizona due to increased wildfire risk

Effective Friday, May 26, 2023, seasonal fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management managed lands in portions of southern Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma counties in western Arizona.
Nevada

BLM and Northern Nevada Correctional Center announce wild horse adoption event for June 2023

Colorado

BLM seeks public input on routes in Fremont County

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public input on a recent survey of routes in northwest Fremont County.

Wyoming
Women looking upward

Trails Center to hold first Trail Trek of the summer on Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on May 27 for the first trail trek of the summer.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management announces Pacific Northwest fire restrictions to protect local communities

Portland, Ore. – Fire restrictions will go into effect on May 23 for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

Northeastern States DO
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Elkhart, Iowa

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Elkhart, Iowa

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Atlantic City–area campgrounds open May 26

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office will open two campgrounds near Atlantic City in time for the Memorial Day weekend.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO
Roswell Prescribed Burn

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office conducts Mesa Chivato prescribed fire

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Wyoming
Heritage Heroes

Nebraska couple named BLM’s 2022 “Heritage Heroes”

BUFFALO, Wyo.

California, Central California DO

BLM presents Yuba Watershed Institute with prestigious Conservation Leadership Partner Award

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

Utah
Utah Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) toured the Bald Hills Greater Sage Grouse Priority Habitat Management Area, May 18, 2023.

Bureau of Land Management calls for nominations for Utah Advisory Councils

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management today published in the Federal Register Notice calls for nominations for three advisory committees in Utah - the Utah Resource

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM announces Steens Mountain Advisory Council June Meeting

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) has scheduled a June 2023 field tour and meeting.

California

BLM reminds the public to recreate responsibly on rivers, recreation sites

California, Central California DO

BLM Central California District to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Idaho

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council meeting and field tour

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet at the BLM Boise District Office, 3948 Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705 for an in-