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Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Open House

Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering options to convert the E-Mile Day Use Site, to an overnight campground with upgraded amenities.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Lawrence, Kan.

 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM seeks nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

PRINEVILLE, Ore.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Spotlights Sabrina Flores as new Albuquerque District Manager

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management spotlights the selection of Sabrina Flores as Albuquerque District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Holden Mine Reclamation Site

Chelan, Washington - The Bureau of Land Management announced today a

Northwest DO

BLM seeks public scoping comments for reduction of hazardous fuel loads in Grand County

KREMMLING, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 22

Officials are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed non-motorized trails system near Baker, Nevada

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

Trails Center Sunday programs feature live music, Pony Express demo

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM lifts Phoenix District fire restrictions

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, July 22, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Membership

Hines, Ore.

Alaska
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White Mountains National Recreation Area fire closure rescinded today

Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Minto Lakes Fire (#349), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Buffalo FO

BLM Buffalo field office enters stage 1 fire restrictions in Sheridan County

National Office

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse research

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for three new proposed research projects focused on developing better, longer-lasting fertility control methods for managing and protecting

Montana-Dakotas
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Sonya Germann Named State Director for Montana/Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today that Sonya Germann has been selected as the new BLM Montana/Dakotas State Director.

California, Northern California DO

BLM to gather wild horses, burros, from Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

Alaska
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Temporary prohibition on open fires rescinded by BLM Fairbanks District Office and Glennallen Field Office

Fairbanks District and Glennallen Field Office rescinded the fire prevention orders temporarily prohibited open fires on the BLM-managed public lands in eastern and central Alaska.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Federal public lands agencies enacting additional fire restrictions in Malheur County

VALE, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

BLM seeking public comment on wild and scenic river suitability in northwest California

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management extends comment period on Goldrush Mine Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Alaska
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Explore outdoors with Campbell Creek Science Center’s summer programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is offering a wide variety of

Arizona
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BLM seeks public comment on U.S. Forest Service application for land withdrawal near Superior, Arizona

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a request from the U.S. Forest Service to withdraw 276 acres of land in the Tonto National Forest.

Utah, Green River DO, Price FO

BLM seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council), which makes recommendations to the Secretary

Utah

Counties across Utah increasing fire restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY - Due to another year of severe drought, Color Country, Central Utah, and Northern Utah Interagency Fire Managers are implementing fire restrictions beginning July 1

Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

Increase of unauthorized use on public land

CARSON CITY, Nev.