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Interior Department Proposes Rule to Bolster Solar and Wind Development on Public Lands, Continue Progress on Efficient and Responsible Permitting

The Department of the Interior today announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on pub

California, Central California DO

Vehicle access at Scott’s Creek entrance to South Cow Mountain has reopened

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM seeks public comment on resource management plan amendment for the Sonoran Desert National Monument

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lower Sonoran Field Office has released for public comment a draft resource management plan amendment and related environmental assessment

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.

High Plains DO

This weekend at the Trails Center: Trail Treks, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, and More

CASPER, Wyo.

Richfield FO

BLM announces 30-Day Comment Period for Pinyon Juniper Project Maintenance

RICHFIELD, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office today announced a 30-day comment period for the Pinyon Juniper Project Maintenance environmental assessment.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host a field tour and meeting

Coos Bay, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Loop Road debuts on TripCheck

Hines, Ore. – Do you want to know if the Steens Mountain Loop Road is open or closed?

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Doswell, Virginia

FALLS CHURCH, Va.— The Bureau of Land Management will host an adoption and sales placement event June 16-17, 2023, offering approximately 36 horses and burros gathered from western

Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
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Partners express appreciation to citizens for restriction compliance to help Wood River Valley wintering wildlife

Hailey, Idaho —The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office, in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Blaine County, Blaine County Recre

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM seeks input on the Lower Gunnison River campsite designation, reservations, and commercial allocations

Nevada, Ely DO

Basin and Range National Monument BioBlitz to benefit future planning efforts

More than 50 vol

California, California Desert DO

BLM extends public input period on Mojave Trails National Monument, Management Plan

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Management Plan

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to inform a new land use plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Federal Land Managers seek public input on wild horse management in eastern Oregon

JOHN DAY, Ore. — The U.S.

Wyoming

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming reschedules dates for June oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The BLM Wyoming Oil and Gas lease sale originally scheduled for June 21-22, 2023 will now be held on June 28-29, 2023.

Farmington DO

BLM and State of New Mexico warn of hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and New Mexico State Parks Division are warning the public about hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande.   

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Bear Grub Vegetation Management Project

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to promote more resilient forests near Ruch, Jacksonville, Talent, and Medford.

Alaska
White house in grass field with trees

BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal for USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– The Bureau of Land Management today announced a public land order extension in the

Arizona, Phoenix DO
Fire restrictions graphic

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central Arizona due to increased fire risk

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, June 9, at 8 a.m.

Nevada, Ely DO

Garnet Hill Recreation Area offers students insight into Nevada geology

ELY, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management opens new facilities partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is proud to announce the opening of new facilities in Maupin for the BLM and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate man

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Vale DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

Alaska
A picture of the large smoke column from the Lost Horse Creek Fire #296 behind a silhouetted forest.

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a