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La BLM propone actualizaciones a los planes del área de Grand Junction y del Valle del Río Colorado
La Oficina de Gestión de Tierras publicó una declaración de impacto ambiental suplementaria final que evalúa los cambios propuestos para la gestión de las oficinas de campo del Valle del Río Colorado y Grand Junction.
BLM proposes updates to Grand Junction, Colorado River Valley area plans
The Bureau of Land Management announced a final supplemental environmental impact statement analyzing proposed management changes for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices.
BLM issues proposed management updates in northwest California
REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the proposed Northwest California Integrated Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, updating management for public lands in BLM’s Arcata and Redding field offices. If finalized, the plan will guide management of approximately 382,200 acres of BLM-managed public land and approximately 295,100 acres of subsurface minerals in Butte, Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties for the next 15 to 20 years.
BLM seeks comments for October geothermal lease sale across Nevada
public comments sought for October geothermal lease sale
BLM streamlines aquatic habitat restoration activities in Alaska for future restoration
The BLM finalized a framework to increase the pace and scale of aquatic and riparian restoration projects on BLM-managed lands impacted by historic land use.
Stage 1 Northeastern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced for 2024
On June 20, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Elko County Fire, Nevada Division of Forestry and USDA Forest Service are implementing fire restrictions in Northeastern Nevada.
BLM holds June 2024 sale for New Mexico and Kansas oil and gas leases
The BLM held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 19 parcels covering 3,128 acres in New Mexico and Kansas.
Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Nuevo México y Kansas obtiene una ganancia neta de $34,414,251
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en la que se ofrecían 19 parcelas en Nuevo México y Kansas.
Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District
As the weather warms and fire danger increases, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Biden-Harris Administration provides nearly $11 million to advance wildland fire research
The interagency Joint Fire Science Program announced nearly $11 million in Fiscal Year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance wildland fire research and scientific exchange.
Fire Restrictions in Western Nevada to begin June 21
BLM, Carson City District Office; the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada Division of Forestry, and the Fish & Wildlife Service, implementing fire restrictions effective Fri., June 21, at 12:01 a.m.
BLM Arizona schedules Resource Advisory Council meetings
The Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Resource Advisory Council will meet in July, October and December 2024.
BLM Las Cruces District to no longer issue recreation passes nor accept cash at Dripping Springs Natural Area Visitor’s Center
Dripping Springs Natural Area A.B. Cox Visitor’s Center will no longer issue America the Beautiful and BLM Las Cruces District Annual Recreation Passes. The Visitor’s Center will no longer accept cash for transactions.
BLM Resource Advisory Council meeting to discuss Madison River recreation
The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet June 26-27 in Missoula.
BLM’s annual Garnet Day brings ghost town to life with fun and games
The sights, sounds and smells of a 19th-century Montana mining town will come back to life during this year’s family-friendly Garnet Day June 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BLM seeks public input for the Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
Campfire Restrictions (Stage 1) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning June 17
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, officials are restricting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
BLM to begin North Lander Complex Wild Horse Gather in Wyoming
North Lander wild horse gather announcement.
BLM acquires lands to improve conservation and recreation opportunities
The Bureau of Land Management is acquiring more than 1,500 acres of land near Lake Clementine to enhance recreation opportunities, improve habitat conservation, and expand public access in the area.
Bureau of Land Management moves auction of 25.6 million tons and 740,000 loose cubic yards of sand and gravel to June 28
Bureau of Land Management moves auction of 25.6 million tons and 740,000 loose cubic yards of sand and gravel to June 28
June 2024 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success
The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 15, 2024.
Public comment extended on grazing flexibilities, range improvements on LCT habitat in Nevada
public comment period extended
BLM proposes renewed protections for Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
BLM is seeking comments on a proposal to renew restrictions for 4,792 acres of public lands within the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.
Legacy Baja Nevada 2024 competitive OHV race to begin June 28
Legacy Racing Association will hold the Legacy Baja Nevada 2024 competitive off-highway vehicle race beginning Friday, June 28, near Mesquite, Nev., and concluding Saturday, June 29, near Ely, Nev.
2024 Spruce Up Prescribed Burn
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office plans to treat approximately 45 acres of hazardous fuel accumulations, such as dry grass, limbs and shrubs, generated from the Spruce Up Timber Sale.