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Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Bently Land Acquisition Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Bently Land Acquisition Project of 14,522 acres of environmentally sensitive lands owned by Bently Family Limited Partnership.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM extends public comment period on coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO, Amarillo FO

BLM Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $39,327,344

SANTA FE, N.M.
National Office

Updated Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Reflect Wishes of States, Governors

WASHINGTON – Proposed revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation plans reflect months of consultation and collaboration with Western governors on how best to avoi

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Christmas Tree Permits and Avenza Mobile Maps Available

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Medford district office and the U.S.

Oregon-Washington
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BLM Oregon Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BLM today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and proposed plan amendments addressing Greater Sage-Grouse conservation on public land in Oregon.
Nevada

BLM Nevada Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

RENO, Nev.

Idaho
Close-up picture of two sage-grouse on a prairie.

BLM Idaho Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BOISE, Idaho – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availab

California

BLM California Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

DENVER, Colo.

Utah

BLM Utah Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SALT LAKE CITY – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the avail

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO
Fire on Public Lands

Idaho Falls District BLM is hiring wildland firefighters for 2019

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho-- The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will be hiring wildland firefighters for the 2019 fire season.

Nevada, Elko DO

Santa, Crafts and Hot Chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center Presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy taking a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, making crafts and sipping hot chocolate at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office will lift fire restrictions on Friday

Aerial image of Sierra Nevada forest overlooking the Central Valley.

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

The BLM to conduct pile-burning operations in Mono County

Image of a firefighter in snow covered brush.BRIDGEORT, Calif.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Seasonal closures protect wildlife

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office reminds the public of annual winter closures in the Bald Ridge, Carter Mountain, Little Mountain and Twin Creek Trail areas.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Stinking Springs area closed over winter to protect wildlife

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – At the request of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office has temporarily closed the Stinking S

Nevada, Elko DO

Notice of public comment period for environment compliance documents for 23 parcels located in the Elko District to be offered in the March oil and gas lease sale

 

California, Northern California DO

Mendocino County Blacktail Association begins habitat improvement project on BLM managed public lands

Image of blacktail deer iin brush.COVELO,

Oregon-Washington

BLM Goat Mountain Prospecting Decision

Portland, Ore.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM to host statewide public hearing regarding use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the Wild Horse and Burro Program

VERNAL, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM Vernal Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicl

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves updated Kirkland Mine plan of operations

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office has approved an updated Mining and Reclamation Plan of Operations and Final Environmental Assessment (E

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

Annual seasonal closures begin in Montrose area to protect wildlife

MONTROSE, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.

New Mexico

BLM Christmas tree permits available

SANTA FE, N.M.
Albuquerque DO, Las Cruces DO, Farmington DO

BLM Christmas tree permits available

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management offices in Albuquerque, Socorro, Taos, Farmington and Santa Fe are now selling Christmas tree permits.