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California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Lake Mathews Reserve

Firefighters conduct a controlled burn of dry brush.

National Office

BLM begins new fertility control trial as overpopulation of wild horses and burros on public lands reaches new heights

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management has started testing a promising new fertility control vaccine that could help address the growing overpopulation of wild horses on public rangelands.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM issues draft environmental assessment and schedules public meeting for proposed dolomite mine in Luna County, New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management issued the draft environmental assessment for a proposed magnesium/dolomite quarry mine in Luna County.

Oregon-Washington
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BLM begins to restore access to certain developed recreation facilities in Oregon

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is increasing recreational access in Oregon.
Wyoming
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Memorial Day fire prevention tips

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to celebrate Wyoming public lands with friends and family. While out, please remember that preventable wildfires threaten lives, property and precious resources every year.
Alaska

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Federal Lands near Steese Highway NOAA Facility

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Thursday issued a Fire Prevention Order prohibiting campfires, explosives and fireworks on federal lands in a fire-prone area of blac

Idaho

Cash incentives help agency adopt more wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of animals placed int

Idaho, Boise DO

Boise Foothills 8th Street gate now open for the season

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened the 8th Street gate in the Boise Foothills to allow the use of all motorized vehicle on the 8th Street extension.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON CROW SPRINGS MINE EA

TONOPAH, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Crow Springs Project Mine Plan of Operations, located approximately

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will begin holding monthly wild horse and burro events again in Pauls Valley, Okla., on June 9, at the Pauls Valley Off-Range Corral.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM, BIA hosting virtual public meetings for Farmington Resource Management Plan

Farmington, N.M.

Eastern States

Cash incentives help agency adopt more wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of animals placed i
National Office

Cash incentives help agency adopt more wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of a

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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The BLM increases recreational access to sites in Washington State

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Washington State officials, the BLM today announced that the Spokane District is increasing recreational access to sites in eastern Washington.
Wyoming

BLM announces virtual public meetings for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative Draft EIS

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is hosting two virtual public meetings on its draft environmental analysis of the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative (WPCI) on May 28 at 11 a.m.

Utah, West Desert DO

The BLM will reopen Little Sahara Recreation Area on May 13

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office announced today that it will reopen the Little Sahara Recreation Area on May 13 following updates to COVID-19-

Colorado

BLM offers new online permit program for forest products

DENVER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a new online program in three Colorado field offices enabling the public to purchase permits for fuelwood online.

Idaho

BLM invites public to virtual meeting on draft plan to conserve, restore Great Basin sagebrush communities

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to remind members of the public that they still have 15 days left to participate in a virtual public meeting and submit comment

Alaska, Arctic DO

Notice of Tundra Closure for National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic District Office today announced the closure of winter overland tundra travel for the

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to hold public pre-application meeting on Shiprock Solar proposal in Farmington

Farmington, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to participate in an informational pre-application virtual workshop for the Shiprock Solar Project on May 27, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Conference Call Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) via conference call on June 10, 2020. The meeting will take place from 8 a.m.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A dusty road through dry hills.

Colorado

BLM implements fire restrictions in five San Luis Valley counties

MONTE VISTA, Colo.

Arizona, Gila DO, Colorado River DO, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO

Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

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National Office

Interior Approves Plan for the Largest Solar Project in U.S. History

WASHINGTON - The Trump Administration remains committed to its America First, all of the above approach to domestic energy production as the Department of the Interior (D