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Wyoming

BLM Rock Springs temporarily closes Steamboat Mountain area to motorized vehicles

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Interior Department Approves Solar Energy Project in California Desert

Today, the Interior Department announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given final approval to a new solar energy project on public lands in California. The Crimson Solar Project represents an investment of roughly $550 million and has the potential to deliver enough power to energize approximately 87,500 homes. The Record of Decision authorizes Sonoran West to construct a 350-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility with a 350-MW energy storage system and the necessary ancillary support facilities to generate and deliver power through the Southern California Edison Colorado River Substation.
Wyoming

BLM to hold virtual public meeting to review a Route Inventory for the Bear River Divide

KEMMERER, Wyo.

Colorado River DO

Flag Fire Update, May 1, 2021

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Reopens Pine Lake to Local Residents 

Acres: 1,265 acres
Percent Containment: 62%
Start Date: April 25, 2021

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for Archie Creek Fire Area

Roseburg, Ore.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposal for new communication site in Salmon area

SALMON, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office is reviewing an application for the construction of a new communication site on Ramsey Mountain and is seeking public

Alaska

BLM Alaska Seeks Comment on Alphabet Hills Prescribed Burn

GLENNALLEN, Alaska –

Alaska

BLM Temporarily Closes Sourdough Campground Amid Bridge Safety Concerns

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Glennallen Field Office is temporarily closing the&

California Desert DO

Bureau of Land Management invites public input on the Amargosa Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan

New Mexico, Farmington DO

Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway Loop road construction begins

TAOS, N.M. —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office announces improvements to the Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway Loop.

California, Northern California DO

BLM monitoring drought impacts, assessing changes in use

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Girard, Kansas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Girard, Kan., May 21-22, at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.

California, Central California DO

BLM and USGS begin geothermal monitoring well installation in Mammoth Lakes

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases decision on McCain Valley campground modifications

Colorado River DO

Flag Fire Update, April 30, 2021

Flag Fire Continues to Contain Interior Heat 

Acres: 1,279 acres
Percent Containment: 34%
Start Date: April 25, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Comment on NASA Application for Withdrawal of Public Land in Railroad Valley

 

Southeastern States DO
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area to Host Community Listening Session

JUPITER, Fl.

Nevada, Carson City DO

NextEra Energy Resources to host virtual public meeting for Dodge Flat II solar project

Carson City, Nev – NextEra Energy Resources will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Dodge Flat II solar and energy storage project on Thurs., May 13,

Alaska

Statement regarding next steps on Alaska Public Lands Orders review

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced next steps today in its review of several Public Lands Orders signed at the end of the previous Administration.

Colorado River DO
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Flag Fire Update, April 29, 2021

Flag Fire now thirteen percent contained 

Acres: Estimated 1,279 acres
Percent Containment: 13%

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Albuquerque DO, Las Cruces DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Advisory Council Nominations for the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management announces that it is seeking public nominations for five positions on its Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which adv

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Farmington DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Advisory Council Nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management announces that it is seeking public nominations for four positions on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which adv

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations for Nevada’s Resource Advisory Councils

RENO, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces proposed land donation to Sabinoso Wilderness

Taos, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is proposing the agency accept a land donation of 9,855 acres, known as Cañon Ciruela in northeastern New Mexico, from the T

Colorado River DO
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Flag Fire Update, April 28, 2021

Acres: Estimated 1,400 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: April 25, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation