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California, Northern California DO

BLM donates fire engine to Standish-Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department

National Office

National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will hold next meeting in October

Utah

BLM and USDA Forest Service Host Public Scoping Meetings for Bears Ears National Monument

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Utah
The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the arrival of environmental artist Claire Giordano to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as the 2022 Artist-in-Residence, sponsored through a partnership between the Monument, Escalante Canyons Art Festival and Glen Canyon Conservancy. Giordano is scheduled to arrive in Escalante, Utah, today to begin her four-week residency.

BLM welcomes Claire Giordano as 2022 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Artist in Residence

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the arrival of environmental artist Claire Giordano to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as the 2022 Ar

Utah, Canyon Country DO

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host virtual meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office and U.S.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Expanded emergency fire closure area issued by the Bureau of Land Management for Rum Creek Fire

Medford, Ore – As a result of continued fire growth, the Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office has expanded the temporary closure of BLM-managed lands in the vici

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management and Josephine County close recreation sites along Rogue River

Medford, Ore – As a result of the Rum Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the Josephine County Sheriff and Josephine County Parks, is closing recreation

Winnemucca DO

Cherry Gulch Fire in Northern Winnemucca District grows to 15,786 Acres

Winnemucca, Nev - The Cherry Gulch Fire, located in the Pine Forest Range of the Winnemucca District has grown to 15,786 acres. The fire is 50% contained.

Nevada, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2022 Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev.

Kemmerer FO

BLM approves first application for permanent underground storage of carbon dioxide on public lands

KEMMERER, Wyo.– In a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to combat the climate crisis, the Bureau of Land Management has approved ExxonMobil Corporation’s proposal to

Idaho
The BLM Idaho Wild Horse and Burro Program has partnered with University of Idaho 4-H Extension to place wild horses gathered from overpopulated rangelands and handled by 4-H members into private care.

Upcoming wild horse adoption events to be held in Boise and Blackfoot

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting wild horse adoption events in Boise and Blackfoot in August and September.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Campfires limited to select locations as fire danger increases

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Starting on Aug.

Utah

BLM and USDA Forest Service begin new land use planning process for Bears Ears National Monument

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM approves Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office has issued a decision record approving the Bouse and Cac

Farmington DO

BLM proposes revamp of shooting areas on public lands in Santa Fe County

In order to ensure the safety of visitors to public lands and reduce urban interface and user conflicts adjacent to private lands and public trails, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field O

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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Fire Restrictions Increased for Public Lands in Eastern Washington

Spokane District has expanded the prohibition to its existing fire restrictions order.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management issues additional emergency fire closures for Rum Creek Fire

Medford, Ore – As a result of increased fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office has temporarily closed BLM-managed areas near the Rum Creek Fire

West Desert DO

BLM announces decision on recreation project in Wasatch County

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management announces a decision today on the Mayflower All-Season Trails and Lift Environmental Assessment making four isolated BLM parcels in Wa

National Office
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BLM announces winners of the 2022 Stewardship Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management re-opens Rogue River to boating as conditions allow

Merlin, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management, Grants Pass Field Office, in coordination with the Northwest Incident Management Team 13, has decided to re-open the Lower Section of

California, Northern California DO

Land Trust, BLM welcome volunteers for National Public Lands Day project

California, Northern California DO

Night motorcycle race scheduled for Fort Sage OHV Area

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM seeks input on recreational target shooting at the Sonoran Desert National Monument

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management Lower Sonoran Field Office is seeking public input as it considers an amendment to the Sonoran Desert National Monument Resource Management Plan.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Rogue River and Rogue River Trail Closed Due to Rum Creek Fire

Medford, Oregon – As a result of the Rum Creek Fire, the BLM is closing and not permitting use of the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River and Rogue River Trail from Grave Creek to Ru

Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Roberts Mountain Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan Environmental Assessment

Battle Mountain, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Mount Lewis Field Office is announcing the availability of a Preliminary Environmental Assessmen