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Idaho
Jump Creek Waterfall is the main attraction at the Jump Creek Recreation Site (BLM)

BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation Site

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the&nb

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO
Bureau of Land Management logo

BLM seeks public comment for proposed Esmeralda 7 Solar Projects in Nevada

Battle Mountain, Nev.

Arizona
An array of long solar panels in the desert.

BLM seeks public feedback on proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in Arizona

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform development of an environmental analysis for the proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in western La Pa

Moab FO
A sunny hill with vegetation and trees.

Moab Field Office Releases Proposal for Mud Springs Trail System for Public Comment

The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office is releasing a draft environmental assessment for a 15-day public comment period covering the Mud Springs Trail System.
Nevada, Ely DO
Prehistoric rock art in the Mt. Irish area of the Basin and Range National Monument.

Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative Round 14 Proposal Period Open

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM seeks comment on proposed Wabuska Geothermal Exploration in Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO
Cattle rest amid the sagebrush in eastern Nevada.

BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in White Pine County

ELY, Nev.

National Office, Oregon-Washington
A mountain biker on the White Ridge Trails System in New Mexico.

BLM waives day-use fees to celebrate Veterans Day

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on November 11, 2023, in celebration of Veterans Day.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO
Photo of Pie Town Pile Burn

BLM plans pile burns in Catron County

New Mexico
Oil and Gas activity in Carlsbad, NM.

La Oficina de Administración de Tierras busca opinion pública en la propuesta de Contrato de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas

New Mexico
A pump jack in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Texas

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Photo of Organ Mountains

BLM Las Cruces District Office closed on Nov. 10 and recreation site fees waived in observance of Veterans Day

California, Northern California DO
Tent in a forest .

The BLM Ukiah Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

Nevada, Ely DO
Cords of firewood offered for public sale line a two-track road south of Ely, Nevada.

BLM firewood sale an overall success

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
Bureau of Land Management logo

Land sale generates more than $93 million for projects

LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management conducted a competitive online sale yesterday, offering 16 parcels of public land in the Las Vegas Valley for sale, totaling 670.155

Nevada
Clan Alpine HMA

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
map showing temporary closure map for Legacy Battleground race

BLM announces temporary closure near Jean for 2023 Legacy Battleground race

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration in the Las Vegas Field Office

Utah
A sunset with pink cliffs

BLM Utah seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees.

Nevada, Carson City DO
Right-of-way

BLM issues Decision on Minister Road right-of-way

Carson City, Nev – The Sierra Front Field Office has signed the Decision Record and Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP)

National Office
Two horses touch muzzles with a group in the background.

BLM releases new funding opportunity for wild horse and burro research

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Nevada, Ely DO
A man and woman are pictured carrying a cut pinyon-pine tree between them.

BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.

Idaho, Boise DO
wild horses gathered from Black Mountain, Hardtrigger and Sands Basin Herd Management Areas, Idaho some available for adoption

BLM to host adoption event at Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corral

BOISE, Idaho–The BLM Boise District Office will host a wild horse adoption Nov.

Utah
A person dragging a cut tree across snow with a forest in the background.

BLM begins Christmas tree-cutting permit sales

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management will begin offering non-commercial tree permits to cut trees for the holidays,

Alaska
A river meanders through the golden-colored boreal forest on a clear autumn day. The mountains are visible in the distance.

BLM to hold public meetings for supplemental analysis of Ambler Road Proposal

Oregon-Washington
William ShakespEAR, the Townsend’s big-eared bat

Update: Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington goes batty

Your local Oregon bats won the annual Bureau of Land Management Bat Beauty Contest for the second year in a row!