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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM extends public scoping period for the Copper Rays Solar Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment

Las Vegas –Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Copper Rays Solar Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment

Nevada

The public is Invited to the 123rd Christmas Bird Count!

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -- The Humboldt River Field Office invites birders of all experience levels to join us in counting birds around Winnemucca on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

California, Central California DO
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Sherri Lisius named manager of BLM Bishop Field Office

Southwest DO

Seasonal closure of key winter wildlife habitat in the Tres Rios Field Office begin December 1

Durango, Colo.

Wyoming

Trails Center reopens Thursday, looks forward to holiday events

Southwest DO

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office to begin seasonal closures to protect winter wildlife December 1

Montrose, Colo. – Annual winter

Alaska
Group of 5 Fortymile caribou foraging for vegetation under the snow near the Steese National Conservation Area.

BLM increases harvest limit for the Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt

California, Northern California DO
Burned trees surrounded by piles of brush.

BLM plans prescribed burning projects in Swasey Recreation Area

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO
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3,600 acres in the Big Hole River area conserved for public access

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Invites Public Input on Proposed Redmond Project

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease BLM public lands.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and near Walter’s Camp

YUMA, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, about 12 miles nor

California, Central California DO
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BLM seeks public comment on proposed rule for Cotoni-Coast Dairies

National Office

Interior Department Takes Action to Reduce Methane Releases on Public and Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM issues decision on Antler Operations Inc. exploration project

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office issued a decision approving the Exploration Plan of Operations for the Antler Operations Exploration Proje

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2022

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on Valmy Development

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A 30-day public comment period is open for a Draft Environmental Assessment for the Plan of Operations

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO, Royal Gorge FO

Holiday tree permits available now for BLM lands

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – This holiday season, permits are available for cutting trees on Bureau of Land Management public lands in the San Luis Valley and Royal Gorge field offices thro

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM issues Public Land Order for 5-year withdrawal adjacent to Barry M. Goldwater Range

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Christmas tree permits now available!

Roseburg, Ore. -- Christmas tree permits will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Roseburg District Office from November 28 through December 23, 2022.

Little Snake FO

BLM Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area seasonal closure

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California, Central California DO
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The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM offers Christmas and holiday tree permits

ST. GEORGE, Utah— Each year hundreds of people enjoy finding unique, naturally grown Christmas and holiday trees on public lands.

California, California Desert DO
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BLM California Desert District to Host Advisory Council Meeting

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM implements seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Feedback on Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Utah and Nevada

WASHINGTON – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management is initiating 30-day scoping periods to receive public input on potential