Interior Newswire Report News
BLM seeks comments on proposed Libra Solar Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable energy on public lands by 2025 and achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management today announced it is seeking public comments on the proposed Libra Solar Project in Mineral and Lyon Counties, Nevada.
Bureau of Land Management to hold public information forum on La Madre Foothills recreation
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District will hold a virtual information forum to involve the public in the early stages of a proposed Recreation Area Management Plan for the La Madre Foothills area of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
BLM to develop a programmatic Environmental Assessment to streamline OHV Special Recreation Permits
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to inform the development of a programmatic environmental assessment (EA) that will cover a range of Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for Off-Highway Vehicle events in Nevada.
Federal agencies approve eastern Idaho phosphate mine plan
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Caribou-Targhee National Forest are each releasing a record of decision approving the Husky 1 North Dry Ridge Mine and Reclamation Plan.
BLM to conduct prescribed burns in southwest Idaho to reduce wildfire threat
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting multiple prescribed burns in southwest Idaho beginning in late April through the end of June depending on weather, vegetation and ground conditions. We are implementing these burns to lower the risk of wildfire ignitions, protect sagebrush habitat, and to support rangeland research with partner agencies.
BLM seeks public comments on use of additional herbicide active ingredients for vegetation treatments on public lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has published a draft programmatic environmental impact statement and is seeking public input on the analysis of seven herbicide active ingredients to control noxious weeds and invasive species on public lands.
BLM releases supplemental analysis of land purchase, seeks public input
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office is seeking public input on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) that provides supplemental analysis to the Marton Ranch Acquisition EA completed in May 2022.
Caution Urged On Public Roads
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
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 flooded conditions throughout the District.
BLM welcomes comments on King Range National Conservation Area Business Plan
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public comments on a business plan that would increase camping and wilderness backpacking fees to provide for expanded visitor services and continued maintenance levels at the King Range National Conservation Area’s visitor facilities on California’s North Coast.
BLM to temporarily close Eagle Creek Road on weekdays for repairs
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
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 weekends, so road crews can do reconstruction and maintenance work.
BLM seeks input on proposed fee changes for Dalton Highway campgrounds and the addition of new public use cabins.
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office welcomes public comment through May 20, 2023, on a draft business plan for BLM recreation sites on the Dalton Highway.
BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm celebrate 35 years with May 13 adoption
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
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.
Trails Center to host porcupine quillwork class in May
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
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.
Royal Gorge Field Office enters stage 1 fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office entered stage 1 fire restrictions today due to dry conditions and high fire danger.
Bureau of Land Management Approves Future Acquisition of 4,000 Acres in Central Oregon
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management approved a plan this month to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land in central Oregon to increase public access to recreation opportunities and restore healthy landscapes.
BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Kellyville, Oklahoma
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
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.
Basin and Range National Monument to host Bioblitz June 2-3
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Basin and Range National Monument seeks volunteers to participate in a plant and animal Bioblitz scheduled Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, 2023.
BLM working to reduce wildfire risk as well as protect cultural and natural resources south of Fredonia, Arizona
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, fire managers with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District have treated an area in the Mt. Trumbull area by cutting and piling brush accumulations, and now plan to burn these debris piles.
Westerman, Tiffany Investigate Pelosi's Presidio Park Payout
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife and Parks Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz, requesting information on the transfer of $200 million to a luxury park in U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) district. In part, the members wrote:
Biden Administration Ignores Struggling Families, Chooses Messaging Over Action
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Biden administration announced the creation of a new office of environmental justice within the White House Council on Environmental Equity (CEQ). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: