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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Hamer Fire Department

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Hamer Fire Department today, part of BLM’s effort to respond to rural wildla

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed communications site in San Bernardino County

Green and gray desert brush stretch towards a distant bald mountain.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM concludes gather of excess wild burros near Empire and Porter Springs

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has concluded a wild burro gather near Empire and Porter Springs, Nev.  This operation by BLM’s Winnemucca District, was

New Mexico

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.  The two-day event, featu

Eastern States

BLM announces conveyance of right-of-way to Village of Forsyth, Illinois

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District today conveyed a 200-foot-wide railroad right-of-way to the Village of Forsyth, Illinois.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM hosting open house in Hayden to discuss expanding access and recreation opportunities

CRAIG, Colo.

California, Northern California DO

Public meeting in Susanville on proposal to build fuel breaks on public land

A roaring brush fire on the high desert.

Idaho

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on July 6-7, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park (16200 N.

Nevada, Elko DO
California Trail Interpretive Center

California Trail Interpretive Center presents annual temporary exhibit, “Through Our Own Eyes: A Native American Youth Art Exhibition”

The California Trail Interpretive Center presents its fourth annual exhibit that features paintings by Native American students from Owyhee Combined School, located in the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Owyhee, Nevada.
California

Public Land Mining Claim Fees and Waivers are due to BLM by September 3

A wooden stake marks a mining claim in a rocky desert.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A basic campground at the base of snow capped mountains.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM issues firewood permits in Muddy Mountain area

CASPER, Wyo. –The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office is pleased to offer firewood and post and pole permits for the Muddy Mountain area from July 1 – September 30.

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’.

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

BLM to Hold Fuel Break Meetings in Oregon and Washington

Portland, Ore.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office increases fire restrictions

The sun sets behind layers of dry, rolling grasslands.

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, 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, 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,

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.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Oklahoma FO

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

SANTA FE, N.M.

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.

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