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News Release: PORTLAND, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management announces that it has distributed more than $25.6 million in payments to 18 western Oregon counties under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The payments are made based on a formula set by Congress using a combination of timber harvest revenue and appropriated funds.

DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting April 19

F24AS00009 - NAWCA 2024 Canada Grants grant opened on April 19.

DOI-FWS grant application closes on July 7

F24AS00008 - NAWCA 2024-2 US Standard Grants grant opened on April 19.

Land Acquisitions; the Samish Indian Nation, Washington discussed on April 18 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on April 18

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Interior Department discusses Risk Management, Financial Assurance, and Loss Prevention-Decommissioning Activities and Obligations on April 18

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Kellyville, Oklahoma

News Release: NORMAN, Okla.- 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.

DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on May 22

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on April 20.

BLM working to reduce wildfire risk as well as protect cultural and natural resources south of Fredonia, Arizona

News Release: ST. GEORGE, Utah-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...

Interior Department discusses Marine Mammals; Incidental Take of Northern Sea Otters During Specified Activities; the Gulf of Alaska on April 19

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Bureau of Land Management Approves Future Acquisition of 4,000 Acres in Central Oregon

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - 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. The land is located on the west side of the John Day River, approximately 14...

Agency Information Collection Activities; Alaska Guide Service Evaluation discussed on April 19 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Basin and Range National Monument to host Bioblitz June 2-3

News Release: ELY, Nev. - 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.

Royal Gorge Field Office enters stage 1 fire restrictions

News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office entered stage 1 fire restrictions today due to dry conditions and high fire danger. Until rescinded, the fire restrictions apply to all BLM-administered public lands within the boundaries of Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Lincoln, Otero, Park, Powers, Pueblo, and Teller counties.

Interior Department Announces $1 Million for Conservation Partnerships at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

News Release: NAMPA, Idaho-Today during a visit to the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams announced a $1 million investment for conservation partnerships at the refuge. This funding is a part of the Service’s Urban Wildlife ...

Reclamation prepares for above-average runoff on the Rio Grande, Rio Chama and Pecos River

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Strategic coordination and operations will be key on the Rio Grande as water managers prepare for above-average spring runoff amid the multi-decade drought.

Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA on April 20

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Reclamation bolsters Central Valley Project 2023 water supply allocations

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Today, the Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2023 water supply allocations for irrigation water service and repayment contractors. Both north- and south-of-Delta contractors are increased to 100% from 80%. All other CVP water supply allocations remain the same as noted in the March 28 announcement.

Federal agencies announce schedule for Sacramento River spring pulse flows

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation, NOAA Fisheries, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the plan today for two pulse flow releases from Keswick Dam into the Sacramento River.

Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments discussed on April 20 by Interior Department