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Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces Rural Fire Readiness Program Equipment Transfer Application

Portland, Ore. — Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the application process for wildland fire equipment under the Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management announces end to public comment period for utility-scale solar review

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that the public comment period for its solar programmatic environmental impact statement will clo

Idaho

BLM seeks public input regarding timber sale near Salmon to improve forest health

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Sled dog pulling

BLM Campbell Tract welcomes Iditarod fans for ceremonial start activities

The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start on March 4 at the BLM Campbell Tract. 
Idaho, Boise DO

Wild horses, burros and trainers unite this weekend in Boise

Boise, Idaho– Trainers approved to adopt a wild horse or burro gathered from overpopulated public ra

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Wyoming State Parks plan new trail opportunities at South Pass City

LANDER, Wyo.

California, Central California DO, Central Coast FO

BLM Central Coast Field Office seeks public input for a Law Enforcement OHV grant

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management seeks initial public comment on the proposed Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— The Humboldt River Field Office of the BLM has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment and has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and De

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM invites public input on Middle Gila South Transportation Plan

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office invites the public to participate in the scoping stage of the Middle Gila South Access and Transportation Man

Canyon Country DO

The BLM announces annual avoidance areas to protect raptors in the Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas, March 24-25, at the Guitar Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center. &

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on analysis of proposed mining operation near Idaho City

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has analyzed a proposed placer gold mining operation in Granite Creek, located 12 miles northwest of Idaho City, and will accept public comments on

California, Northern California DO

BLM, Wiyot Tribe, and UC Berkeley partner to improve Eel River fishery

Alaska
Person wearing backpack overlooks distant snowy crags

BLM seeks artist for weeklong residency on the remote Dalton Highway

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on exploratory drilling project in Kern and San Bernardino Counties

Idaho
Lava Ridge RAC asking questions of audience

Idaho Resource Advisory Council and Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee to hold joint meeting

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council and the Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 9 a.m.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to conduct spring prescribed fire projects in the Bighorn Basin

WORLAND, Wyo.

California, Northern California DO

BLM has openings for campground hosts in Northern California

California, Central California DO

BLM takes measures to protect endangered species at Panoche Hills

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management approves wireless broadband communication facility near Laughlin

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office approved the application submitted by InterConnect Towers, LLC to construct and operate a wireless

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO
Graphic map of the Zortman-Landusky Mining Reclamation Area in Phillips County, Montana, showing the 912.33-acre withdrawal, which adjoins the previous withdrawal of 2688.13 acres.

Additional Lands Withdrawn to Protect Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site

(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management announced a Public Land Order today to protect more than 900 additional acres at the Zortman-Landusky

California, Northern California DO, Redding FO

BLM plans pile burning in Cloverdale area of west Redding through March 3

Colorado

BLM Colorado Resource Advisory Councils announce March meetings

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks comments on placer gold mine expansion proposal

BAKER CITY, Ore.