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Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Council

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Have you wanted to become more involved with your public lands?

California, Northern California DO

BLM Arcata Field Office hosting public meeting set to seek comments on OHV grant needs

A UTV whips up sand on the beach.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Redding Field Office plans pile burning near Douglas City

A firefighter oversees a burning pile of brush.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM seeks public input for recreation site improvement in south central Idaho

BURLEY, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office is proposing an enhancement at the Milner Historic Recreation Area and will seek funding through the Idaho Department of Parks

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Taos Field Office plans prescribed burns near Tres Piedras and Cerro

TAOS, N.M. – Beginning Feb.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Play and Learn at Winter Adventure Day

CASPER, Wyo. – Enjoy the benefits of outdoor play and learning in the snow with your family at “Winter Adventure Day” on Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 a.m.

California, Central California DO

Open house for USFS and BLM off-highway vehicle grants scheduled for Feb. 6

Two ATV riders ride through a valley.

Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks comments on proposal to offer guided hiking near Ketchikan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a request for a Special Recreation Permit from Mindfulness Rainforest Adventures to conduct g

California, Central California DO

BLM seeks nominations to Central California Resource Advisory Council

Bright yellow flowers against a plain bordered by mountains.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Help Increasing Access to Public Lands

As part of its efforts to implement the John D. Dingell, Jr.

California

BLM California welcomes new State Director Karen Mouritsen

Photo of Karen Mouritsen.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer parcels in March oil and gas lease sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will offer 26 parcels totaling approximately 30,548 acres in the March 26, 2020, quarterly oil and gas lease

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico accepting comments for May oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is announcing a two-week public comment period on the environmental analysis for its May 21, 2020 oil and gas lease sale.

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in St. George, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on March 9-10, 2020, at the Best Western Plus Abbey Inn, 1129 S.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Eagle Lake Field Office seeks public comments on OHV grant proposal

Two dirt bike race down a dusty trail.

Utah

BLM Utah to offer 25 parcels in the March oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it will offer 25 parcels of land, totaling approximately 32,714 acres, at the March quarterly oil and gas

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area Project Final Environmental Analysis

A high desert valley with tall, snow capped mountains.

Nevada

BLM seeks public input on the proposed Lithium Nevada Corporation Thacker Pass Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on the Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment, analyzing the po

Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO
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BLM and Raptor Inventory Nest Survey seek volunteers (Cedar City Field Office)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its partner the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are looking for volunteers from Richfield to Cedar City to help with raptor monitoring efforts.
Idaho, Cottonwood FO

BLM Cottonwood Field Office thankful for support of local tire center

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – People often think of a partner working with the Bureau of Land Management as a group or an individual working directly on the ground with the Agency.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on plan for roads and trails in San Juan County

GUNNISON, Colo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Analysis of Sheep Mountain land purchase available for public comment

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has analyzed the purchase of 1,820 acres of land west of Cody.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public input sought for recreation site improvements in north Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office is proposing enhancements at two recreations sites and will seek funding through the Idaho Department of Par

National Office, Montana-Dakotas

Interior approves Record of Decision for Keystone XL pipeline

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming releases sale notice for March 2020 oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today released the sale notice for the March 2020 oil and gas lease sale, which includes 105 parcels totaling ab