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Southeastern States DO

BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in, West Columbia, South Carolina

FLOWOOD, Ms.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event May 20-21, 2022, offering approximately 70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at South Cong

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On May 16, 2022, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County Fire Department, Mt.

California, California Desert DO, Central California DO, Northern California DO

BLM seeks nominations to the California Desert District Advisory Council, the Central California Resource Advisory Council, and the Northern California District Advisory Council

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

High Park Fire morning update for May 14, 2022

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Carson City DO

BLM requests public comments on Johnson Lane Area Drainage Implementation Project

The EA addresses regional flooding problems of the Johnson Lane community located 6.5 miles northeast of Minden and Gardnerville, Nevada.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management seeks input on fence improvements north of Emmett

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

High Park Fire Update for May 13, 2022

Current Situation:

Colorado

Community Boat Launch and Gypsum Campground to open after Duck Pond Fire

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

BLM issues temporary public land closure in Cibola County for abandoned vehicle removal from Bluewater Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Center, Texas, June 10-11, at the Shelby County Expo Center.

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet in June

Rocky Mountain DO

High Park Fire burning on BLM and Teller County lands west of Cripple Creek

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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Monument Advisory Committee to meet virtually next week

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), today, announced it will hold a meeting of the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC).
Nevada

BLM to Host Public Scoping Meetings on Proposed Greenlink West Transmission Line Project

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a series of public scoping meetings on the proposed Greenlink West Project that would be constructed and opera

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion in Big Horn County

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining expansion project in Big Horn County, ten miles northwest of Lovell.

National Office
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BLM announces $26 million for Ecosystem Restoration

WASHINGTON, DC.

Kemmerer FO
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BLM extends public scoping period and schedules virtual public meeting for proposed Dry Creek Trona Project

KEMMERER, Wyo.

Battle Mountain DO
Trail camera photo of horses in Little Fish Lake HMA.

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Little Fish Lake Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan Environmental Assessment

Wyoming

BLM Wheatland corral extends closure, pauses wild horse adoptions

Wheatland, Wyo.

Nevada

High Rock Canyon Road has reopened

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — High Rock Canyon Road is open for the season.

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office invites volunteers to National Trails Day at Water Canyon Recreation Area

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.  — On June 4, the public is invited to volunteer at Water Canyon Recreation Area and participate in trail maintenance. The event will start at 8 a.m.

Alaska
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BLM Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Training

The Bureau of Land Management announced today a public land order extension of the Davis Range withdrawal for an additional 20-year period.
Idaho

BLM delays opening of upper 8th Street to protect road surface

National Office
Four horses on the range.

Bureau of Land Management seeks services to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros

As part of its efforts to increase the use of fertility control to slow the growth of wild horse and burro herds on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is seeking new contract services to h

Fairbanks DO
Two hikers enjoy early fall colors on the Summit Trail near the Wickersham Dome Trailhead, White Mountains National Recreation Area, Alaska.

Temporary Trail Closures in the White Mountains National Recreation Area