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Oregon-Washington

Jordan Cove Energy Project Planning Document Available for Public Review

Portland, Ore.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting applications for seasonal firefighters

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Dripping Springs Natural Area holiday closures

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Wyoming

BLM offers Christmas tree permits for sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer Christmas tree permits for sale.

Arizona

BLM signs record of decision for Ten West Link transmission line

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management signed a Record of Decision today authorizing the Ten West Link Transmission Line project.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM to upgrade Sand Canyon south parking lot in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Dolores, Colorado

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be offering Christmas tree permits in the greater Dolores area from Nov. 25 – Dec. 24.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Grand Junction, Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be offering Christmas tree permits in the greater Grand Junction area from Nov. 25 - Dec. 24.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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Wash State: BLM releases proposed plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the release of the San Juan Islands National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement.
California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input for Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility Project environmental analysis

Large pools of water at the base of steep mountains. Photo courtesy of Coachella Valley Water District.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on multi-year wild horse gather proposal in southern Wyoming

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM suspends Seaman and White River Herd Areas wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has suspended the Seaman and White River Herd Areas (HAs) wild horse gather in eastern Nevada.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM plans prescribed fire in Cibola County

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Beginning Nov. 25 – Dec.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM to implement prescribed fire in McKinley and Sandoval counties

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Beginning Nov. 25 – Dec.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana expands public access in Lower Blackfoot River Watershed

Lower Blackfoot River Watershed
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California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

Round tan boulders with tall, snow capped mountains in the background.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM thins trees to restore land health

A masticating machine is pictured selectively thinning pinyon-pine and juniper trees.

Alaska, Arctic DO

Draft Analysis for National Petroleum Reserve Plan Available for Public Comment

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — To support increased production of Alaskan energy resources and greater energy security for the nation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas open limited hours on Thanksgiving

High view of Red Rock CanyonLAS VEGAS – Red Ro

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Owyhee FO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting the Trout Springs Jackpot Prescribed Burn in Owyhee County between late November and January depending on w

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM to conduct fall, winter timber pile burning

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will conduct three prescribed timber pile burns on projects within Boise, Valley and Adams Counties between Nov. 27 and Feb.

California, California Desert DO

BLM Desert District Advisory Council to meet in Palm Desert, December 6-7

Colorful cactus and desert flora. Photo by Doug Herrema/BLM.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Classification for Lease for Elementary School in the Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease or convey 10 acres of public land to the Clark County Schoo

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves land sale to Gila River Indian Community

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a decision record approving the noncompetitive sale of two public land parcels totaling just

Colorado, Kremmling FO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Accepting Comments on Environmental Assessment for Colorado March Oil and Gas Lease Sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 26 parcels, totaling 30,548 acres in Jackson and Las Animas counties at its March 2020 quarterly oil and gas l