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California

BLM, Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center to offer wild horses for public adoption

California

The BLM reminds the public to target shoot safely

Alaska

BLM seeks public input on revised draft environmental analysis for proposed Willow Project in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Alaska today released its revised draft environmental review of ConocoPhillips’ proposed Willow Master Development Plan in Alaska’s Nationa

Alaska, Anchorage DO
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BLM Glennallen Field Office issues temporary prohibition on open fires and fireworks due to high fire danger

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Glennallen Field Office today issued a fire prevention order temporarily prohibiting open fires (except within fire rings in established campgrounds), fireworks, exploding targets, and explosives on the public lands it manages in east-central Alaska.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Oregon’s First GeoTour Attracts More Than 300 People to Kickoff Event

CHRISTMAS VALLEY, Ore.

Wyoming

Trails Center presents Pioneer Women Living History Weekend

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM issues decision on future wild horse management in the North Lander Complex

LANDER, Wyo.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM approves expansion of existing sand and gravel quarry

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces meeting of the Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council will host an in-person meeting with a virtual participation optio

Nevada

BLM to host virtual public meeting for Greenlink North project July 27

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Loon Lake Opens for Weekend Day Use

North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the opening of weekend day use at Loon Lake Recreation Site. The day use area will be open from 8 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

New Fire Detection Camera on Bryant Mountain

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Wyoming

Trails Center announces July youth programs

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed Black Canyon Corridor Travel Management Plan

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Hassayampa Field Office has released a draft environmental assessment for public comment on the proposed Black Canyon Corridor Travel Mana

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Lake Waccamaw, NC

FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event July 15 -16, 2022, offering approximately 70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Bo

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM seeks public scoping comments for its Gunnison sage-grouse Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to hold Variance Process virtual public information forums for Golden Currant Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office, will host two virtual information forums – July 19 and 20 -- to gather public input on the Golden Curran

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO, Roswell FO

BLM Pecos District lifts fire restrictions across public lands

Wyoming
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Adopt a BLM wild horse or burro during Cheyenne Frontier Days

The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor a wild horse and burro adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days on the south side of S. Lions Park Drive in Lions Park.

Wyoming

BLM places Stage 1 fire restrictions in Goshen and Johnson counties

California, California Desert DO

BLM announces 20-year extension for withdrawal of lands for Bureau of Reclamation projects in southern California

Southern Nevada DO

Land segregation announced for Golden Currant Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office announces the two-year segregation to allow for consideration of the application f

Utah

New Bureau of Land Management Utah fees will enhance recreational experience

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new user fees that will help improve visitor services, maintain facilities, and enhance the outdoor recreational experi

Battle Mountain DO

Fire restrictions to begin June 30 on Battle Mountain District

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets more than $13 million