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Colorado

BLM Colorado hires Gordon Toevs as Associate State Director

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

National Office

BLM adds virtual meeting for public input on potential changes to solar energy program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to substantial public interest, the Bureau of Land Management has added one more virtual session to its 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

New Mexico

State Land Office, BLM New Mexico Announce Partnership to Improve Continental Divide Trail Access

SANTA FE, N.M.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM to host public scoping meetings on proposed recreation area near Apache Junction

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Sonoran Field Office invites public input on a proposed developed recreation area near Apache Junction.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves construction of Desert Quartzite solar project

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management extends public scoping period for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project

TONOPAH, Nev. — The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project began on December 20, 2022 and extended through January 20, 2023.

Colorado

BLM investing more than $600,000 to improve Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area

California, Central California DO

The BLM welcomes new California Coastal National Monument Manager

Little Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Emerald Mountain Good Neighbor Authority project

CRAIG, Colo

Utah

BLM issues decision for Calf Creek Recreation Site

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM treatment planned south of Fredonia, Arizona near Mt. Trumbull

ST.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Host Public Meeting about John Day River

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Washington's Birthday

PORTLAND, Ore — In honor of George Washington’s birthday and to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity an

Elko DO

Recreational fees at BLM Elko facilities and campgrounds increase June 1, 2023

ELKO, Nev.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
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BLM to host public open house meetings on proposed south-central Idaho wind project

TWIN FALLS, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is hosting both in-person and virtual open house m

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Warner Wetlands

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Wyoming State Parks plan new trail opportunities at South Pass City

LANDER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining expansion project in Big Horn County, two miles north of Lovell.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

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

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in Hines, Ore., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 1.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Public Room announces two-week closure

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a two-week closure of the Andy Senti Public Lands Information Center (Public Room) beginning February 13th.

Alaska
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Bureau of Land Management publishes final supplemental analysis for Willow Master Development Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska —The Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office today released the final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the proposed Willow Master Deve

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains, 20 t

National Office

Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service Announce 2023 Grazing Fees

The federal grazing fee for 2023 remains at $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the USDA Forest

Arizona, Colorado River DO
Burned vault toilet showing charred cinderblock walls and melted door

BLM seeks information regarding recent vandalism incidents on public land

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Since July 2022, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has experienced multiple incidents of vandalism, including the burning of vault public toilets around