News from September 2023
BLM extends public participation period for carbon dioxide sequestration proposal in Laramie County
By Interior Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: RAWLINS, Wyo. - Due to a technical issue with our ePlanning site, today the Bureau of Land Management restarted the 30-day public comment period for the proposed Tallgrass Southeast CO2 Sequestration Project. If approved, Tallgrass could store carbon dioxide (CO2) in approximately 480 acres of sub-surface federal pore space in Laramie County. The comment period will now close Oct. 10, 2023.
BLM offers reward for information on metal tire spikes placed at two boat ramps
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District and BLM Law Enforcement are offering a $1,500 cash reward. The team is seeking information leading to the identity of the person(s) responsible for placing homemade metal spikes below the waterline on boat ramps at the Conant and Spring Creek recreational sites. The spikes damaged boat trailers and could have caused serious injuries.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Piedras Blancas Light Station
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - In honor of the 30th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, the Piedras Blancas Light Station will be waiving all reservation fees on September 23. The public will still need to make reservations at Recreation.gov, but will be able to do so free of charge.
BLM seeks public comment on preliminary EA and proposed Garnet Hill RAMP
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to review and provide comment on a preliminary environmental assessment and proposed Recreation Area Management Plan for the Garnet Hill Recreation Area and Egan Crest trail systems. The 30-day public comment period begins Friday, Sept. 22 and concludes Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
BLM appoints Park Ranger for Santa Fe County
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
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 closes Marion Creek Campground early due to bear activity
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
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 announces additional public meeting for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument draft resource management plan, environmental impact statement
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
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 to update second travel management plan in Owyhee County
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
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...
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.
San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee plans Sept. 27 meeting
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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.
Bureau of Land Management concludes Black Mountain, Hardtrigger, Sands Basin Wild Horse Gather
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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.
BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild burro management plan in western Arizona
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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.
Input sought on Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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 approves advanced Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed project
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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.
BLM Idaho, Partners’ Fuel Breaks Reduce I-84 Wildfires
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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.
DOI-BOR offers new grant application process starting Sept. 12
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
FY24 Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects grant opened on Sept. 12.
Buffalo Horn Land Exchange Offers Opportunities for Improved Public Access
By Interior Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
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.
BLM seeks public comment regarding Challis Foothills Master Trail Plan
By Interior Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
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.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Cullman, Alabama
By Interior Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
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 extends public comment period on proposed GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project
By Interior Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
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.