News from May 2023
Bureau of Land Management cancels Alaska Resource Advisory Council meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is cancelling a previously announced Alaska Resource Advisory Council meeting.
BLM awards contracts to remediate orphan wells on public and Tribal lands
By Interior Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Contractors include Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise entities
Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public comment period for the Washburn Wells Preliminary Environmental Assessment
By Interior Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Washburn Wells project will be made available for public review for 30 days, starting on May 8, and will end June 6, 2023.
BLM seeks comments on proposed Star Range Solar Project near Milford
By Prep News Wire Service | May 13, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments as it begins the variance process for the proposed Star Range Solar Project, a major early step in the application process for solar energy development that allows the BLM to fully consider the project under the National Environmental Policy Act.
BLM seeks public input on proposed changes to land management plan in southwest Idaho
By Interior Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Proposal will separate geothermal from oil and gas leasing and focus BLM efforts on high potential areas
BLM, Friends group announce selection of local artist in residence
By Interior Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument are pleased to announce the selection of Michelle Haberl, a resident of Las Cruces and artist, as this year’s local Artist-in-Residence.
Derek Padilla sworn in as the BLM Tres Rios Field Manager
By Interior Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Derek Padilla was sworn in today as the field manager for the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office.
Bureau of Land Management updates wild horse management in southern Wyoming
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
On May 9 the Bureau of Land Management issued a Record of Decision and approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for wild horse management within the Rock Springs and Rawlins Field Offices.
BLM California presents Graciela Hinshaw with prestigious Ed Hastey Stewardship Award
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
n recognition of leadership and public service, BLM California has presented the Ed Hastey Stewardship Award to Pine Hill Preserve Manager Graciela Hinshaw from the Mother Lode Field Office.
BLM Idaho 2023 Fire Prevention Order
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Another fire season is approaching and BLM Idaho is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires. BLM Idaho State Director, Karen Kelleher, signed the 2023 Fire Prevention Order, which prohibits specific fire-related activities on public land from May 10th to Oct. 20th.
BLM to hold public meetings for upcoming Newcastle and Nebraska plan revision
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of public meetings to share information and receive public input as it prepares to revise its Newcastle and Nebraska resource management plans.
BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire in Socorro County on Chupadera Mesa
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico State Land Office, plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Chupadera Mesa east of Socorro, N.M., between May 15 and June 30, 2023
Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed June 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed June 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota
BLM to host virtual meeting on use of additional herbicide active ingredients for vegetation treatments on public lands
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual public meeting to gather input on the BLM’s analysis of a proposal to use seven additional herbicide active ingredients to control noxious weeds and invasive species on public lands.
UPDATE: BLM releases public meeting information for proposed Public Lands Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Rule would protect healthy public lands, promote habitat conservation and restoration and further thoughtful development
Prescribed fires planned south of St. George, Utah, in Arizona
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Treatments on public lands, managed by the BLM Arizona Strip District, reduce wildfire risk and protect cultural and natural resources
BLM to Conduct Prescribed Fires in Sublette and Lincoln Counties
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire crews will conduct prescribed fire operations west of La Barge, Wyoming between June and July as part of a multi-year project.
Muddy Mountains Travel Management Plan comment period extended
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
At the request of community members, the Las Vegas Field Office will extend the public comment period for the development of a travel management plan for the 123,400-acre Muddy Mountains area, located 25 miles southwest of Logandale and 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas.
Steve Leonard selected as new Kremmling Field Manager
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The Colorado Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District Office welcomes Steve Leonard as the new Field Manager for the Kremmling Field Office.
BLM acquires western Idaho land to preserve critical wildlife habitat
By Interior Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has purchased 390 acres of land in western Idaho, located 11 miles west of Midvale, from The Nature Conservancy using funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.