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Nevada, Ely DO

Non-profit organization partners with state and federal agencies on aerial seeding

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

BLM begins public scoping on proposed Tongue River restoration project

Utah

Bureau of Land Management leases public lands for renewable energy development

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to support the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands by 2025, the BL

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on 2023 off-highway vehicle grant proposals

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Reward for information on five wild horse shootings in Jakes Valley, Nevada increases to $25,000

ELY, Nev.

California, Northern California DO, Applegate FO

BLM welcomes comments on mineral exploration proposal

California, California Desert DO, El Centro FO

BLM invites the public to Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area for Discover the Desert Day

Alaska

BLM seeks input on proposed fee modifications for White Mountains National Recreation Area and Taylor Highway recreation sites

Wyoming

Trails Center to host tour guide training in February, seeks volunteer guides

Arizona

BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2023 fire sea

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM acquires 26 acres in Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area through Land and Water Conservation Fund

Colorado

BLM to host public meeting in Grand Junction for input on potential updates to solar energy program

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
Overview of buttes and tried up riverbed.

BLM North Dakota RMP/EIS public comment period starts

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – If you have ever wanted to give your input on how the Bureau of Land Management administers North Dakota public land, now is your chance. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to host public meeting in Bend for input on potential updates to solar energy program

BEND, Oregon — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting

California, Northern California DO

BLM acquires lands for habitat conservation, recreation opportunities

Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center Cancels the February 2023 Wild Horse Adoption Event

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries is cancelling the February 2023 wild horse adoption event.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
An area of public land managed by the Shoshone Field Office south of Star Lake

BLM seeks public input on proposed south-central Idaho wind project

TWIN FALLS, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a

Nevada

Black Rock Field office now accepting applications for Commercial Activity Permits at the 2023 Burning Man Event

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

West Desert DO

BLM signs Record of Decision for Kern River Delta Lateral Project

FILLMORE, Utah — In support of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s 2022 certification of the Kern River Delta Lateral Project, the Bureau of Land Management today authorized

Montana-Dakotas
Sun sets over a row of solar panels

BLM to host public meeting in Billings for input on potential updates to solar energy program

BILLINGS, Montana — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Bill

Nevada

BLM issues trespass notice to Ioneer

RENO, Nev.

Colorado

Rabbit Valley campsite reservations available online in February

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO
Piles of ponderosa brush are gathered for annual removal in the winter months.

BLM plans two pile burns in San Luis Valley

MONTE VISTA, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in two locations this winter, with exact dates to be determined by weather and fuel moisture c