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Utah, Monticello FO

The BLM announces final work from the 2022 Canyon Country District Artist in Residence, begins accepting applications for fall 2023

MONTICELLO, Utah – Today, the Bureau of Land Management is pleased to share the work produced by the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence, H.

Nevada

BLM opens public scoping for the Reno to Las Vegas Fiber Optic Project

RENO, Nevada--- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will conduct public scoping on the proponent proposed construction and operation of the Reno to Las Vegas Fiber Optic Project, an approxi

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale

RENO, Nevada – Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office released an environmental assessment analyzing four parcel

California, Northern California DO

BLM Northern California Resource Advisory Council to meet in Redding

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on treatments for threatened plant in southwest Idaho

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO
Steve Daly on RX Fire

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

SOCORRO,

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO
A view of the El Malpais Nature Trail.

BLM temporarily closes El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station in April

GRANTS, N.M.

West Desert DO

BLM prepares for visitor surge to Little Sahara Recreation Area during Easter Weekend

California, Central California DO

BLM announces 2023 Fall Artist in Residence program at Alabama Hills

Montana-Dakotas
photo of oil rig lit up at night

Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas seeks feedback on proposed September oil and gas lease sale

Wyoming

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Moab FO

The BLM welcomes input on fee increases within Sand Flats Recreation Area

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Grand County, Utah, cooperatively manage the Sand Flats Recreation Area and are seeking input on a proposal to implement change

California, Central California DO

BLM controlled burns reduce wildland fire risk near Lake Isabella

National Office
Tents set up with the background of a scenic landscape and the setting sun.

Interior Department Releases Proposed Plan to Guide the Balanced Management of Public Lands

WASHINGTON — Today the Department of the Interior published a 

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Central DO, Western Montana DO
BLM logo on a black background with "Montana/Dakotas" written underneath

BLM Resource Advisory Council application period opens

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Photo of Organ Mountains

BLM-Las Cruces District offers Outdoor Opportunities for upcoming Holiday Weekend

Planning to get outdoors to enjoy a holiday filled with hiking, mountain biking, camping, and picnicking? The following are a few locations managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District that offer the public a variety of ways to enjoy their public lands located virtually in their backyard.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to hold virtual public information forum on Eagle Eye solar proposal

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to build a clean energy future and achieve the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution

Arizona, Phoenix DO
a firefighter ignites a brush pile in a desert landscape

BLM plans prescribed burns in Yavapai and Maricopa counties

California, Central California DO

Wildflower season is off to a slow start on some BLM lands

California, Northern California DO

BLM accepting comments on forest health project near Weaverville

Nevada, Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

BLM seeks public comment for the Centennial Trails Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

BLM California Desert District to host Advisory Council meeting in April

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM announces public input on the proposed Burnstone Quarry in eastern Idaho

POCATELLO, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment to analyze the potential effects associated with a high-calcium limestone quarry and is seeking public

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management prepared an environmental analysis for a proposed travel management plan in the Upper Snake Field Off

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas Nation