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Alaska
People fishing in a shallow river.

BLM Publishes Public Land Order for 20-year Extension of Withdrawal for Chugach National Forest’s Russian River

Wyoming

Volunteers count 461 eagles in Powder River Basin midwinter survey

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean, Nevada for the 2023 SNORE 250

LAS VEGAS –The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration on February 18, 2023.

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burn at Bruneau Duck Ponds to enhance wetland habitat

California, Northern California DO

BLM Litchfield Corrals reopen for wild horse and burro adoptions

Idaho
BLM Idaho Public Lands at sunset

BLM seeks public input on renewable energy strategy in southern Idaho

California, Northern California DO

BLM to hold virtual public meetings to discuss OHV grant funds in northern CA

California, Central California DO

The BLM Ukiah Field Office seeks public input for OHV grants

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM asks public to avoid user-created parking site near Cline Buttes Recreation Area for public safety

Prineville, Ore.

Colorado

BLM Colorado hires Gordon Toevs as Associate State Director

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

National Office

BLM adds virtual meeting for public input on potential changes to solar energy program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to substantial public interest, the Bureau of Land Management has added one more virtual session to its 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

New Mexico

State Land Office, BLM New Mexico Announce Partnership to Improve Continental Divide Trail Access

SANTA FE, N.M.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM to host public scoping meetings on proposed recreation area near Apache Junction

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Sonoran Field Office invites public input on a proposed developed recreation area near Apache Junction.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves construction of Desert Quartzite solar project

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management extends public scoping period for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project

TONOPAH, Nev. — The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project began on December 20, 2022 and extended through January 20, 2023.

Colorado

BLM investing more than $600,000 to improve Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area

California, Central California DO

The BLM welcomes new California Coastal National Monument Manager

Little Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Emerald Mountain Good Neighbor Authority project

CRAIG, Colo

Utah

BLM issues decision for Calf Creek Recreation Site

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM treatment planned south of Fredonia, Arizona near Mt. Trumbull

ST.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Host Public Meeting about John Day River

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Washington's Birthday

PORTLAND, Ore — In honor of George Washington’s birthday and to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity an

Elko DO

Recreational fees at BLM Elko facilities and campgrounds increase June 1, 2023

ELKO, Nev.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
Lava Ridge RAC asking questions of audience

BLM to host public open house meetings on proposed south-central Idaho wind project

TWIN FALLS, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is hosting both in-person and virtual open house m