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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Federal agencies approve eastern Idaho phosphate mine plan

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho–The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and U.S.

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burns in southwest Idaho to reduce wildfire threat

National Office

BLM seeks public comments on use of additional herbicide active ingredients for vegetation treatments on public lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management has published a draft programmatic environmental impact statement and is seeking public input on the analysis of seven he

Wyoming

BLM releases supplemental analysis of land purchase, seeks public input

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Caution Urged on Public Roads

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management, Lakeview District, advises travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution as spring snowmelt has resulted in muddy and flood

California, Northern California DO

BLM welcomes comments on King Range National Conservation Area Business Plan

Idaho

BLM to temporarily close Eagle Creek Road on weekdays for repairs

COTTONWOOD, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office is temporarily closing Eagle Creek Road east of Lewiston in Nez Perce County during the work week, and occasionally on the we

Alaska

BLM seeks input on proposed fee changes for Dalton Highway campgrounds and the addition of new public use cabins.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO
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BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm celebrate 35 years with May 13 adoption

The Wyoming Department of Corrections Wyoming Honor Farm and the Bureau of Land Management will celebrate 35 years of training and adopting wild horses and burros with an adoption May 13 in Riverton.   
Wyoming
Bureau of Land Management emblem

Trails Center to host porcupine quillwork class in May

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will host a workshop on porcupine quillwork from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Royal Gorge Field Office enters stage 1 fire restrictions

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office entered stage 1 fire restrictions today due to dry conditions and high fire danger.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management Approves Future Acquisition of 4,000 Acres in Central Oregon

Prineville, Ore.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
A wild horse at the Oklahoma Field Office.

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Kellyville, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico will hold a two-day wild horse and burro adoption event in Kellyville, Okla., May 19-20, at the Creek County Fairgrounds

Nevada, Ely DO

Basin and Range National Monument to host Bioblitz June 2-3

ELY, Nev.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM working to reduce wildfire risk as well as protect cultural and natural resources south of Fredonia, Arizona

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Oregon-Washington

Western Oregon Counties receive nearly $26 million from the Bureau of Land Management in Secure Rural Schools payments

PORTLAND, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

Motorcycle races to attract 300 riders to the Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct multiple-day prescribed burn

Kingman, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office will conduct a multiple-day prescribed burn on Goodwin Mesa, about 50 miles southeast of Kingman, pending approp

Nevada, Carson City DO

Indian Creek Campground remains closed until further notice

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the Indian Creek Campground in Alpine County will remain closed until further notice.

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM to host wild horse adoption at Meeker Mustang Makeover event

MEEKER, Colo.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management offers reward for information on wild burro shooting

LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the harassment

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management asks for input on upgrades at Priest Hole Recreation Site

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public input on a proposal to make improvements to the Priest Hole Recreation Site.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Yellowbottom Campground opening delayed due to safety concerns

Eugene, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are delaying the seasonal opening of the Yellowbottom Campground, located about 20 miles outside of Sweet Home.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Applegate Field Office in Alturas will be closed during remodeling

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at Salmon area BLM site

SALMON, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office will host an Earth Day volunteer event Sat. April 22, 2023.