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Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in McDermitt, Nev., Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27 and 28.

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to Revise Analysis for the Alton Coal Lease in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY— In response to a court-ordered remand issued in Utah Physicians For A Healthy Env’t v. United States BLM, 528 F. Supp. 3d 1222 (D.

Wyoming
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BLM Issues sale notice for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today issued the sale notice for a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 115 parcels covering 95,351.20 acres in Wyoming.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO, Royal Gorge FO

Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council to Meet in June

CANON CITY, Colo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Cody delays Carter Mountain opening

CODY, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Juneteenth

PORTLAND, Ore.

Nevada

BLM Issues Temporary Closures and Restrictions on the Black Rock Playa

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The BLM has announced a temporary closure and temporary restrictions for the Black Rock Playa for limited periods during each of the next five years.

National Office

BLM extends comment period for proposed Public Lands Rule

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management is extending the public comment period for the 

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM announces updated management strategies for Southeastern Oregon

VALE, Ore.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM campgrounds, roads open June 16

LANDER, Wyo. — Unprecedented winter and spring precipitation has resulted in varied road conditions across public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office.

National Office

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

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.

California, California Desert DO

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