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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

Utah

BLM to release Cedar Mountain horses back onto the range

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office announces plans to release 50 mares and 12 studs back onto the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area in Tooele C

Monticello FO
A rocky desert landscape on a sunny day.

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host winter meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

Dec. 2, 2021 Update: This meeting will be held entirely online.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

ELY, Nev. – Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District this Tuesday through Friday, November 8-11, will burn slash piles of pinyon pine and junip

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

YUMA, Ariz.

Wyoming

BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns

National Office
Broadband tower

BLM proposes rule to bolster broadband infrastructure and enhance power grid security on public lands

In support of ensuring access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American and enhancing the reliability, security, and resiliency of the electric power grid, the BLM is proposing to update its regulations.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Downhill optimized trail opens at JBR

LANDER, Wyo. – Cyclists celebrated the official opening of a downhill optimized trail last weekend at the Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) Trail System southeast of Lander.

Alaska
A red and yellow snowmobile riding upslope in front of a snow covered, rocky slope on a blue-sky day.

BLM approves travel management plans for the Steese National Conservation Area and the White Mountains National Recreation Area

California, Northern California DO

The BLM seeks public input on Butte County fuels reduction projects

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM Carson City District Christmas Tree permits available starting November 14

California, Northern California DO, Redding FO
A large Bureau of Land Management sign surrounded by green grass.

The BLM Trinity River campgrounds to close for winter

Nevada

Christmas Tree Permits Available in Battle Mountain and Tonopah

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada-- The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently selling Christmas Tree Permits for personal use at two different locations, Battle Mo

Arizona, Gila DO
Two people ride horses in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.

Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from November 7, 2022-March 31, 2023.
Wyoming

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Goshen County

Wyoming

Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors to hold in-person meeting December 13, 2022

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will meet in-person on December 13, 2022.