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California, California Desert DO
Fire on the side of a road.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve to improve wildlife habitat

Nevada

BLM seeding a component of large-scale landscape restoration project

ELY, Nev.

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office has initiated a 30-day public scoping period

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Black Rock Field Office has initiated a 30-day scoping period for a proposed road re-route within the Soldier Meadows Area of Critical Environmental Concern (A

Farmington DO

BLM announces thinning treatments in San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties

FARMINGTON, N.M.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
rust-colored pointed buttes with rust and beige striations

BLM to enhance permitting process for Coyote Buttes South

ST.

Utah
The Green River winding through the landscape of mountain ranges and trees with leaves changing colors in autumn.

BLM Enhances Watershed Restoration Initiative Agreement with Utah Partners

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management is growing its partnership with the Utah Department of Natural Resources for the Watershed Restor

Colorado
BLM fire crews conduct controlled burns to help reduce the potential for large-scale wildfires on Colorado ranges.

BLM planning annual prescribed burns: Fire crews prepare two sites northwest of Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management is preparing two prescribed burns, scheduled to take place between October, 2022 and April, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM hosting open house meetings to gather public input for South Fork of the Walla Walla Area of Environmental Concern Management Plan Revision

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Eagle Lake FO

BLM offering fall colors bike ride and walk on Bizz Johnson Trail

Alaska
A person practices throwing a spear with an atlatl at an elk target.

International Archaeology Day celebration at Campbell Creek Science Center

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is joining with the National Park Service, Alaska Consortium of Zooarchaeologists, and other partners to celebrate International Archaeology Day. 
Alaska

BLM extends summer off-highway vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer off-highway vehicle (OH

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM to burn slash piles

WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to burn slash piles within the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas this fall and winter.

California, Northern California DO
An active pile burn with tall flames and smoke.

BLM plans prescribed burns in NE California, NW Nevada, to prevent wildfire risk

Alaska
Colorful grassy hills in the foreground with mountains and blue skies.

BLM to burn debris along the Dalton Highway for forest health and wildfire management

In mid- to late October, the BLM will burn woody debris piles near the Dalton Highway at Mileposts 62 and 180 to reduce the risk of wildfire.
Oregon-Washington
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West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District rescinds seasonal fire restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District rescinded fire prevention order UTW002-2022-01 today on BLM-managed lands within Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Mi

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in e

Central California DO

BLM to host South Cow Mountain Off-highway Vehicle Safety Event

Wyoming

BLM to host additional Newcastle land use plan meeting in Lusk

Nevada

Battle Mountain District Public Lands Fire Restrictions Rescinded

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – Fire restrictions in the Battle Mountain District on public lands are rescinded as of 12:01 a.m. Oct. 12, 2022. 

Nevada

BLM offers public tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada on November 4, 2022

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, November 4.

Nevada, Sierra Front FO

BLM seeks public input on Minister Road right-of-way

Carson City, Nev – The Sierra Front Field Office is seeking public input that will be used to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the direct, indirect, an

Northeastern States DO
BLM to host Wild horse and Burro event in Carthage, Missouri

BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro event in Carthage, Missouri

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Elko DO

BLM Elko District announces rescission of fire restrictions

BLM Elko District announces rescission of fire restrictions

Alaska
Campbell Creek Science Center

Campbell Creek Science Center introduces new registration process for fee-based public programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is introducing a new registration process for fee-based public progra