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National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
Duck fly over a wetland

Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert

Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands

The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
A herd of pronghorn walk across grassland with mountains rising in the distance.

BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

Idaho, Boise DO
Image of person on ATV

BLM extends comment period seeking input on fifth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Ida

Idaho, Boise DO
Old cabin in historic Silver City Idaho

BLM and partners finalize fourth travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Oregon-Washington, Wyoming
A herd of pronghorn wander through snowy rangeland

Interior Department Announces Nearly $12 Million to Protect and Restore Western Wildlife Habitats and Migration Corridors

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today 

Idaho, Boise DO
4-H handled wild horse weanling competes in trail challenge

Young horses, handled by 4-H youth, hail from Idaho’s public rangelands

NAMPA, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in partnership with the University of Idaho Extension 4-H program, will offer wild horse weanlings for adoption during the Idaho Horse Expo April 5-

Idaho
Resource Advisory Council members received briefing. Photo Credit: BLM

BLM welcomes new Idaho Resource Advisory Council members

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes four new members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to the Idaho Resource Adv

Idaho
Hat Creek/Little Hat Creek area with Park Creek Acquisition parcel approximately outlined. Photo courtesy of BLM.

BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat

CHALLIS, Idaho—With funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Bureau of Land Management is partnering with The Conservati

National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

Idaho
Existing snow pack and muddy conditions cause seasonal closure extension

BLM to extend seasonal closure in South Hills

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, to Sunday, March 24.

Idaho
Picture of a trail in the Boise foothills

BLM expands recreational opportunities in the Boise Foothills of Idaho

BOISE, Idaho

National Office, Idaho
Two people in hiking gear sit on a rock ledge overlooking a river

BLM announces establishment of two critical headquarters leadership positions

In order to enhance operational efficiency and address the growing demands on public lands, Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today the est

Idaho
Fire crewmember holding lit drip torch igniting branches on the ground during prescribed fire operations.

BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk

Idaho
Resource Advisory Council members received briefing. Photo Credit: BLM

Advise on Federal land management issues by serving on the Idaho Resource Advisory Council

 

Idaho, Boise DO
Off-highway vehicle users on BLM-managed public lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. (BLM)

BLM seeks input on fifth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho

Idaho
Person overlooking the Snake River canyon area.

BLM and partners finalize third travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—After extensive work with local partner organizations, the Bureau of Land Management today finalized the third of five plans that, taken tog

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO
Photo of Blaine Newman hiking, with mountains and blue sky in the background.

BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager

POCATELLO, Idaho —

Idaho
entry sign

BLM asks the public to temporarily avoid Discovery Hill River Bluffs Road near Salmon

SALMON, Id

Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO
Huckleberry Recreation Site

Reservations now available for summer camping at BLM’s Huckleberry Campground

ST.

Idaho
Picture of solar panels in desert setting.

BLM hosting public meeting in Boise to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding an open-house meeting in Boise on February 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Idaho
ID_CDAFO UTV grant request

BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on recreation grant

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input by Ja

National Office, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Utah, Wyoming
angled solar panels

BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states

Idaho
Big Canyon travel map Kiosk, Deep Creek area.

BLM seeks public input on recreation grant applications for the Pocatello area

POCATELLO, Idaho

Idaho
Abandoned building in the historic site of Silver City Idaho

BLM seeks input on fourth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Silver City Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment