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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision to the Section 4(d) Rule for the African Elephant discussed on Nov. 17 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Winnemucca, Nev. --The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase from Nov. 15 until Dec. 24. Permits are available by appointment at the District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd., Monday through Friday, by email at wfoweb@blm.gov or via phone at 775-623-1500. Permits are also available online at the following link.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOI-NPS offers new grant application process starting Nov. 18

FY2023 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants grant opened on Nov. 18.


Christmas Tree Permits Available Nov. 21

News Release: NORTH BEND, Ore. - Travelling to the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many families. The Bureau of Land Management is happy to be part of that tradition by offering Christmas tree permits for sale starting Monday, Nov. 21.


Notice published on Nov. 17 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOI-NPS grant application closes on March 10

2023 NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grants grant opened on Nov. 18.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOI-NPS grant application closes on Feb. 17

Community Volunteer Ambassador Program grant opened on Nov. 17.


“NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 22, 2010

“NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT“ was published in the Senate section on pages S11070-S11072 on Dec. 22, 2010


DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17

F23AS00078 National Fish Passage Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fiscal Year 2023 grant opened on Nov. 17.


News Release: BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will host an open house to celebrate the reopening of the Guy L. Goodwin Education Center on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Carrizo Plain National Monument. The open house begins at 10:30 a.m. and the special ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tours of Painted Rock will be offered following the ceremony, and festivities will conclude at 2:00 p.m.


News Release: BOISE, Idaho- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a wild horse adoption walk up event and Trainer Incentive Program pick-up at the Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19.


The BLM welcomes public comments on proposed mineral exploration project in Imperial County

News Release: EL CENTRO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on mineral exploration for gold within the Picacho Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) at the Oro Cruz Pit Area, in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains, Imperial County. The Project would result in minor surface disturbance and measures would be taken to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation during project operations.


News Release: NORTH BEND, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin burning slash piles on BLM-managed lands the week of Nov. 14, 2022, and more burns are planned throughout the winter as the agency supports active timber management and forest health in southwest Oregon.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: LAKEWOOD, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is announcing holiday closures for the Colorado State Office Public Room.


News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in nine locations this winter. During the summer months, forest-thinning treatments often leave behind branches and other flammable biomass that is then organized into piles. In the winter, when conditions are safest for removal, the piles are burned. This process is critical to maintaining the health of the forest ecosystem and to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.


News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management plans to release 35 wild mares back into the Twin Peaks herd management area northeast of Susanville on Wednesday, Nov.16, weather and back country road conditions permitting. Earlier this year, the BLM released 46 mules back into the herd management area that had been captured during the summer gather.