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California

BLM approves Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for statewide restoration projects

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM opens public comment period for proposed solar project in Clark County

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management today announced a public comment period on the draft environmental assessment for the proposed Townsite Solar 2

California, Northern California DO

BLM, Mooretown Rancheria sign co-stewardship agreement for public lands

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
2. The second highest bid horse of $9,000 was for “Colonel Leon”, a 6-year-old, Strawberry Road Gelding from the Sheephead-Heath HMA located in Oregon

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Girard, Kan.

NORMAN, Okla.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event August 18-19 at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Girard, Kan.   

Nevada, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South wild horse gather near Ely, Nev., on July 25, 2023.

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO
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BLM seeks public comment on proposal for exploratory drilling west of Moab

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day comment period for an updated A1 Lithium Incorporated Mineral Exploration Project Environmental Assessment.
Wyoming

Trails Center hosts living history event this weekend

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
A starry sky over the The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.

BLM Las Cruces District announces annual photo contest

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Fire Managers Increase Fire Danger Level and IFPL

Klamath Falls, OR ⎯ Beginning Friday, July 28, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Sheldon-Hart Mou

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and partners collect seeds for sage-grouse

LANDER, Wyo.

Nevada

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Nevada received no bids

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 4 parcels covering 4,720 acres in Nevada. The BLM received no bids for this

Nevada
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Elko fire restrictions announced 2023

On July 25th, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Elko County Fire Protection District, Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are implementing fire restrictions in Elko County Nevada.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM plans to protect Douglas County recreation areas from mining

ROSEBURG, Ore.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed temporary closure of public lands in the Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Wyoming

BLM issues Stage 1 fire restrictions in Goshen, Platte and Weston counties

Nevada

BLM accepting public comments for proposed geothermal lease sale in Nevada

The Bureau of Land

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions district-wide

VALE, Ore.

Alaska
Two caribou graze on the tundra slopes in the Steese National Conservation Area.

BLM Opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on August 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F on August 1, 2023​.
California

Wildland Firefighter Memorial Unveiled at Camp Smokey

Colorado

BLM to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. —

National Office
BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado

Interior Department Takes Steps to Modernize Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands, Ensure Fair Return to Taxpayers

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced new steps to revise the Bureau of Land Managem

Arizona

BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal supporting the Federal Correctional Institution–Phoenix

California

BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Councils in California

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct nuisance wild horse and burro gather in Pahrump, Nevada

LAS VEGAS – On or about July 20, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Southern Nevada District, plans to begin a nuisance wild horse and burro gather on private lands outside the J

California, Central California DO

Jeff Horn named BLM Mother Lode Field Office manager