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News Release: MONTROSE, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct prescribed fire treatments this fall in the Tres Rios and Uncompahgre field offices. Firefighters will reintroduce fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem in a controlled manner to protect Ponderosa pine stands, enhance wildlife habitat, restore healthy forests and species diversity, and maintain a fire-resilient landscape.

BLM Las Cruces District waives recreation site fees for National Public Lands Day

News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District will waive entrance fees for visitors to its recreation sites Saturday, Sept. 23, in honor of National Public Lands Day.

BLM High Desert District, Carbon County Weed and Pest Control District to conduct cheatgrass treatments.

News Release: Rawlins, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District, in cooperation with Carbon County Weed and Pest Control District (CCWP) plans to continue cheatgrass treatments on multiple lands, including those managed by the Rawlins Field Office and associated partners during autumn of 2023. Treatments...

BLM extends public comment period on proposed GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management has extended the scoping period to gather public comments on the proposed GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project to upgrade the existing 155-mile single-circuit 230 kV transmission system in Clark and Nye counties to a double-circuit system of 230 kV or 500 kV. The new deadline for public comments is Sept. 28, 2023.

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Cullman, Alabama

News Release: FLOWOOD, Miss.- The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, September 21-23, 2023, at the Cullman County Agricultural Center, 17655 US Hwy. 31, Cullman, Alabama. Approximately 75 wild horses and burros are expected to be available to individuals who can provide good homes.

BLM seeks public comment regarding Challis Foothills Master Trail Plan

News Release: CHALLIS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking the public’s input for a proposed recreational Master Trail Plan that would be located in the Challis Foothills. Comments will be accepted for 30 days ending Oct. 12.

Buffalo Horn Land Exchange Offers Opportunities for Improved Public Access

News Release: LAKEWOOD, Colo. - The Buffalo Horn land exchange will improve access to public lands in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties in northwest Colorado. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) looks for opportunities to enhance access to public lands and waters for recreational purposes including hunting and fishing.

DOI-BOR offers new grant application process starting Sept. 12

FY24 Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects grant opened on Sept. 12.

BLM Idaho, Partners’ Fuel Breaks Reduce I-84 Wildfires

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management firefighters and their partners recently suppressed a series of wildfires along Interstate 84 between Boise and Glenns Ferry. This was done without damage to the habitat or injury to people in the area thanks to fuel breaks created by a network of groups, collectively called the Paradigm Project. Their aim is to keep Idahoans safe from wildfire.

BLM approves advanced Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed project

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - Today, the Bureau of Land Management approved the Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed project, which would assess the commercial viability of an advanced geothermal electricity generation facility on BLM-managed lands in Beaver and Millard counties, Utah. Successful testing has the potential to support future commercial development, continuing the BLM’s commitment to clean energy development on our nation’s public lands.

Input sought on Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project. The recreation area is in Deschutes County, approximately five miles west of Redmond.

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild burro management plan in western Arizona

News Release: KINGMAN, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period for an environmental assessment that analyzes a 10-year plan to remove excess wild burros and implement herd fertility controls in and near the Alamo, Big Sandy and Havasu herd management areas south of Kingman, collectively known as the Three Rivers Complex. The comment period will close Oct. 11, 2023.

Bureau of Land Management concludes Black Mountain, Hardtrigger, Sands Basin Wild Horse Gather

News Release: BOISE, Idaho. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management Owyhee Field Office finished gathering wild horses from the Black Mountain, Hardtrigger and Sands Basin Wild Horse Herd Management Areas using the helicopter drive trap method.

San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee plans Sept. 27 meeting

News Release: San Juan Islands, WA. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will meet on Sept. 27, 2023. The meeting will be held virtually from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend using the Zoom link below.

Week ending Aug. 26: 19 notices published by Interior Department

By Interior Newswire | Sep 10, 2023

There were 19 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Aug. 26, according to the Federal Register.

BLM to update second travel management plan in Owyhee County

News Release: BOISE, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 45-day public comment period for an environmental assessment considering updates to the Canyonlands West Travel Management Plan. The plan, in concert with other travel management planning efforts in the region, would help establish a comprehensive...

BLM announces additional public meeting for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument draft resource management plan, environmental impact statement

News Release: KANAB, Utah - Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced it will host one additional public meeting in Salt Lake City, increasing the number of opportunities for the public to learn more about the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

BLM closes Marion Creek Campground early due to bear activity

News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Due to ongoing bear activity in and around Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Marion Creek Campground at Milepost 180 Dalton Highway, the BLM Central Yukon Field Office is closing the campground for public safety. The campground will close Saturday, September 9 and remain closed for winter until reopening with normal spring operations in late May 2024.

BLM appoints Park Ranger for Santa Fe County

News Release: TAOS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office announces the appointment of a first ever park ranger for recreation services on public lands in Santa Fe County.

BLM seeks public comment on preliminary EA and proposed Garnet Hill RAMP