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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Muddy Mountains Travel Management Plan comment period extended

LAS VEGAS – At the request of community members, the Las Vegas Field Office will extend the public comment period for the development of a travel managem

Wyoming, High Desert DO
Two firefighters monitor a prescribed burn on a ridge. An ATV stands between them.

BLM to Conduct Prescribed Fires in Sublette and Lincoln Counties

PINEDALE, Wyo. – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire crews will conduct prescribed fire operations west of La Barge, Wyoming between June and July as part of a multi-year project.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Prescribed fires planned south of St. George, Utah, in Arizona

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National Office

BLM to host virtual meeting on use of additional herbicide active ingredients for vegetation treatments on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual public meeting to gather input on the BLM’s analysis of a proposal to use seven additional her

National Office

UPDATE: BLM releases public meeting information for proposed Public Lands Rule

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management has updated its schedule for five public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more about the

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Dakota FO
Image of oil and gas well with text over the top saying June Oil and Gas lease sale, 51 parcels on 20,277.22 acres in western North Dakota. Environmental Assessment is open for public comment through April 10, 2023.

Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed June 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota

Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office has released an environmental assessment proposing to offer 32 parcels (10,8

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire in Socorro County on Chupadera Mesa

Wyoming

BLM to hold public meetings for upcoming Newcastle and Nebraska plan revision

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Boise DO, Twin Falls DO

BLM Idaho 2023 Fire Prevention Order

BLM Idaho State Director Signs Annual Prevention Order

Don’t let your summer go up in smoke!

 

California, California Desert DO

BLM California presents Graciela Hinshaw with prestigious Ed Hastey Stewardship Award

Wyoming
Wild horses on public lands in the Calico Complex

Bureau of Land Management updates wild horse management in southern Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Tres Rios FO

Derek Padilla sworn in as the BLM Tres Rios Field Manager

DOLORES, Colo. — Derek Padilla was sworn in today as the field manager for the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM, Friends group announce selection of local artist in residence

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on proposed changes to land management plan in southwest Idaho

Cedar City FO

BLM seeks comments on proposed Star Range Solar Project near Milford

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments as it begins the

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public comment period for the Washburn Wells Preliminary Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— The Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Washburn Wells project will be made

National Office

BLM awards contracts to remediate orphan wells on public and Tribal lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management has awarded 13 

Alaska
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Bureau of Land Management cancels Alaska Resource Advisory Council meeting

The Bureau of Land Management is cancelling a previously announced Alaska Resource Advisory Council meeting.
Nevada

BLM Issues Fire Prevention Order

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires all year long. A fire prevention order is being put in place beginning May 1 across Nevada.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Steer clear of muddy trails and roads this spring

CODY, Wyo.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO
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Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office releases draft supplemental analysis for review

MILES CITY, Mont.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
volunteers use heavy equipment and hand tools to clean north rim of Snake River Canyon

Volunteers invited to clean up north rim of Snake River Canyon

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff, the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV riders and Jerome County will host a cleanup day for the north rim

Wyoming

BLM Buffalo Field Office releases draft supplemental analysis for review

BUFFALO, Wyo.

Carson City DO

BLM announces temporary safety closure of public lands for Reno Air Races

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Sierra Front Field Office announces a temporary closure order for a special recreation permit issued to the Reno Air Racing Association.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Ajo Travel Management Plan

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lower Sonoran Field Office is seeking public input to inform the Ajo Travel Management Area Travel Management Plan (Ajo TMP) and associated