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Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed non-motorized trails system near Baker, Nevada

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

Trails Center Sunday programs feature live music, Pony Express demo

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM lifts Phoenix District fire restrictions

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, July 22, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 22

Officials are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Montana-Dakotas
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Sonya Germann Named State Director for Montana/Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today that Sonya Germann has been selected as the new BLM Montana/Dakotas State Director.

National Office

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse research

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for three new proposed research projects focused on developing better, longer-lasting fertility control methods for managing and protecting

Wyoming, High Plains DO, Buffalo FO

BLM Buffalo field office enters stage 1 fire restrictions in Sheridan County

Alaska
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White Mountains National Recreation Area fire closure rescinded today

Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Minto Lakes Fire (#349), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Membership

Hines, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

BLM to gather wild horses, burros, from Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management extends comment period on Goldrush Mine Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Alaska
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Temporary prohibition on open fires rescinded by BLM Fairbanks District Office and Glennallen Field Office

Fairbanks District and Glennallen Field Office rescinded the fire prevention orders temporarily prohibited open fires on the BLM-managed public lands in eastern and central Alaska.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Federal public lands agencies enacting additional fire restrictions in Malheur County

VALE, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

BLM seeking public comment on wild and scenic river suitability in northwest California

Alaska
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Explore outdoors with Campbell Creek Science Center’s summer programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is offering a wide variety of

Arizona
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BLM seeks public comment on U.S. Forest Service application for land withdrawal near Superior, Arizona

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a request from the U.S. Forest Service to withdraw 276 acres of land in the Tonto National Forest.

Utah, Green River DO, Price FO

BLM seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council), which makes recommendations to the Secretary

High Plains DO

BLM engine transfer supports local fire department

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming transferred a wildland fire engine to the Hawk Springs Fire Department on July 7, 2022.

Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

Increase of unauthorized use on public land

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed DW Ranch Road Aggregate Mining and Reclamation Project

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office has completed a draft environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on the proposed DW Ranch Road Agg

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Proposes Overnight Fee Increases at Burns District Campgrounds

Hines, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM to temporarily close Price Road for maintenance and re-route

CASPER, Wyo.

Utah

Counties across Utah increasing fire restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY - Due to another year of severe drought, Color Country, Central Utah, and Northern Utah Interagency Fire Managers are implementing fire restrictions beginning July 1

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments for preparation of plan to conserve big game habitat and corridors

Lakewood, Colo.

Casper FO
Fire crews from the California Desert Interagency Fire Program treating public lands with prescribed fire in the Lake Mathews-Estelle Mountain Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Reserve in western Riverside County. (Photo by James Gannon)

BLM places Stage 1 fire restrictions for Campbell, Crook and Weston counties

Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin July 19 for Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Campbell County.