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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Oklahoma FO

BLM New Mexico releases sale notice for September 2019 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 4,259 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming December 2

California

BLM reminds public to be wildland fire aware

BLM fire engine in the haze of a desert fire.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

A large cloud of wildfire smoke rises over a forest. Photo by Glenn Morrill.

Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas, on July 12-13, at the Shelby County Expo Center.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On July 1, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District, National Park Service, U.S.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin a wild horse gather near Ely, Nevada on or about July 8, 2019.

National Office

BLM announces adjustments to mining-related location and maintenance fees

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is adjusting its fees for the location (or “staking”) and maintenance of unpatented mining claims, mill sit

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

BLM Issues Temporary Prohibition on Open Fires and Fireworks due to Extreme Fire Danger -- Eastern Interior Field Office

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern Interior Field Office today issued a Fire Prevention Order temporarily prohibiting open fires (except at established campgrounds), fireworks,

California, California Desert DO

BLM California Desert District announces five appointments to Desert Advisory Council

A group of council members stand at a corral in the desert. Photo by Sarah K.

Alaska, Alaska Fire Service, Anchorage DO

BLM Issues Temporary Prohibition on Open Fires and Fireworks due to Extreme Fire Danger - Glennallen Field Office

GLENNALLEN, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office increases fire restrictions

The sun sets behind layers of dry, rolling grasslands.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM to Hold Fuel Break Meetings in Oregon and Washington

Portland, Ore.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

Help prevent the spread of wildfires this holiday weekend

BOISE, Idaho –As Idahoans start to enjoy the holiday week and make plans for many outdoor memories please remember that fire safety should be a ‘top priority’.

California, Central California DO

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

A dry field with steep, rocky hills in the back ground.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

In compliance with SNPLMA, BLM proposes to sell 893 acres in Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal in compliance with the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (S

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM releases Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Domestic Sheep Grazing Permit Renewals

Gunnison, Colo.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces fire restrictions for lands managed by Arcata Field Office

Image of tall grassy hills next to a Pacific beach.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Redding Field Office

Layers of scrubby, green mountains at Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Fire safe ways to celebrate Independence Day

MOAB, Utah – Independence Day is a great day to celebrate America’s national public lands. These lands provide tangible goods and materials we rely on and use every day, as we

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Public Use Restrictions Begin on South Coast BLM Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon Field Office releases Rochester Watershed report

Landscape with rocks trees and mountains in the distance
Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Coordinated initial attack effort minimizes multiple fires’ spread

WINNEMUCCA, NV – On June 25th interagency fire resources responded to multiple fire starts in Pershing County along State Route 400, four miles south of Mill City.

Utah, Color Country DO

Temporary limited access on Water Canyon Road during construction

HILLDALE, Utah – As part of the effort to modernize infrastructure, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will improve the Water Canyon Road between the Squirrel Canyon and Water Can