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California, California Desert DO
Matt Lohr stands in front of a cactus with desert mountains in the background.

BLM California selects Matthew Lohr as the new El Centro Field Manager

National Office
Cows on Idaho Public Land

BLM, USDA Forest Service announce 2024 grazing fees

Wyoming, High Plains DO
A bald eagle flying over a bare hill.

Volunteers count 436 eagles in the Powder River Basin during midwinter survey

Buffalo, Wyo. – Ninety volunteers spent the morning of Jan.

California, California Desert DO
A montage of security camera footage depicting a white tacoma

BLM seeks assistance in case involving 19 dead wild burros

NEEDLES, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to justice for the ongoing investigation of the shooting and killing of 19 wild burros.

Northwest DO, White River FO
Image of map of Dry Ryan Hand Piles and Burn Area

Bureau of Land Management plans pile burns southwest of Meeker

Bureau of Land Management plans pile burns southwest of Meeker
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
A map of the Castner Glacier Area

BLM seeks input for new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to develop a recreation plan

Nevada
Solar Energy photo

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

RENO, Nevada-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding an open-house meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 13, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm at Red Rock Casino to provide informatio

California, Northern California DO
A high desert meadow during a rain storm with mountains in the background.

BLM cancels advisory council field tour, will conduct business meeting

Arizona
Picture of solar panels in desert setting.

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

The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open-house meeting in Yuma on Feb. 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Yuma Public Library to provide information on the Department of the Interior’s ongoing efforts to support appropriate renewable energy development on our nation’s public lands through an updated Western Solar Plan.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Creek in woods

BLM seeks input on environmental assessment for Integrated Pest Management at Anchorage's Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks public input on a preliminary environmental a

California, California Desert DO
Solar array in the desert with tall mountains in the background

BLM approves Camino Solar Project in Kern County

Eastern States
Photo of oil and gas rig in north dakota

BLM announces March 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Mississippi

Falls Church, Va.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
Prescribed Burn in Eddy County

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Eddy County

Nevada
Black Rock High Rock National Recreation Area Sign

BLACK ROCK FIELD OFFICE ANNOUNCES THE ANNUAL TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE HIGH ROCK CANYON ROAD

Cedar City FO
View of Cedar Canyon from Red Hill

Public input welcome for Coal Creek Day Use Site Environmental Assessment

The BLM

Colorado
Silt Mesa

BLM seeks comment on proposed rule for Colorado Western Slope areas

California, Northern California DO
Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area

BLM offers virtual option for attending Resource Advisory Council meeting

Wyoming
Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming Resource Advisory Council to host meeting

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in Casper on Jan.

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.

National Office
Solar panels at a White Wing Ranch construction site on private land in Yuma County, Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

BLM hosting series of public meetings to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding two virtual and six in-person open-house meetings in February and March to provide information on the Departme

Arizona
Prescott National Forest sign along a road

BLM to hold public meeting on proposed Hassayampa River corridor protections

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a public meeting on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.

Nevada
Solar plant

BLM seeks input on the Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center near Wadsworth, Nevada

CARSON CITY – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office, is seeking public comments f

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

Arizona, Phoenix DO
a sign with the bureau of land managment emblem. Text reads National Conservation Lands, Sonoran Desert National Monument

BLM proposes Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is

Nevada
Solar project

BLM seeks public comment on draft analysis for proposed Libra Solar Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Libra