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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks comments on proposed Copper Rays Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Pahrump Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed Copper Rays Solar Project in Nye County, Nevada.

National Office

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund up to $9 Million to Advance Wildfire Science

BOISE – The Biden-Harris administration this week announced $9 million in new grant opportunities from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance research into wildfire prevent

Arizona, Upper Colorado River DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning near Parker

Lake Havasu City, Ariz. –The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, between November and March, as weather and fu

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.–The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near the communities of Atherton Acres, Pine Lake, Hualapai Mountain Park, Ge

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Upper Snake FO

Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be issuing Christmas tree permits beginning Nov. 14 through Dec. 24, 2022.

New Mexico, Farmington DO
Landscape of mountains in Chaco Canyon

Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on environmental study for Chaco Area Withdrawal

FARMINGTON, N.M.

California, Central California DO
Brown sign surrounded by brush.

BLM welcomes input on amenity fees at South Yuba Campground

California, Northern California DO
Smoke and fire around a tree.

The BLM plans prescribed burns in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou and Butte counties

National Office

BLM Requests Public Input on Revised Greenhouse Gas Leasing Analysis

WASHINGTON – To ensure consistency in responding to court challenges to greenhouse gas emissions analysis in its leasing program, the Bureau of Land Management has released an updated env

California, Northern California DO
A tree on a rocky ledge with mountains in the background.

BLM to close northeast California campgrounds for winter season

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management to conduct Prescribed Burns to reduce wildfire threat

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will be conduct

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Burn 13 Logging Slash Piles Southeast of La Pine

Prineville, Ore.

California, Northern California DO
Mountain with grass in the foreground.

Power line project to limit access to Shaffer Mountain Road

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Starts 622-Acre Juniper Thinning Project

Prineville, Ore.

California, Northern California DO
A sign with grass and trees around it.

The BLM begins hazard reduction work at Swasey, limiting trail access

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale District Bureau of Land Management implementing seasonal prescribed burns and continuing juniper treatments

Vale, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seek public comment on the Two Rivers Wind Energy Project

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Wyoming

Trails Center hosts model train exhibit through December

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet in December

Eastern States
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area sign

BLM seeks comment on future management of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

JUPITER, Fla.

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO
Piles of forest debris, green grass, and trees in the background.

Bureau of Land Management to oversee prescribed fire in the ‘Inimim Forest

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO
A river surrounded by trees.

The BLM Mother Lode Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

California, Central California DO, Central Coast FO
Sunset over the hills.

The BLM Central Coast Field Office lifts fire restrictions

California, Central California DO, Ukiah FO
Stream through fall foliage.

The BLM Ukiah Field Office eases fire restrictions

Wyoming

BLM Casper extends Price Road closure