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The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The BLM seeks public input on Butte County fuels reduction projects

News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposals to use prescribed fire and mechanized equipment to reduce hazardous vegetation and improve wildfire resilience on 170 acres of BLM-managed public lands near the Big Chico Creek Ecological Preserve and Forest Ranch, and 248 acres near Phoenix Hill along Forbestown Road close to the communities of Oroville and Hurleton in Butte County.


BLM Carson City District Christmas Tree permits available starting November 14

News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 14. The permit is valid from the date of purchase through December 25.


Minor Boundary Revision at City of Rocks National Reserve discussed on Nov. 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports $45 Million Investment to Build Climate Resilience in Tribal Communities

News Release: WASHINGTON-The Department of the Interior today announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change. These Tribal Climate Resilience projects will support Tribes and Tribal organizations in adaptation planning, climate implementation actions, ...


The BLM Trinity River campgrounds to close for winter

News Release: REDDING, Calif. -The Bureau of Land Management is reducing services at Trinity River campgrounds in preparation for a winter closure later this month.


News Release: TUCSON, Ariz.- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), November 7, 2022-March 31, 2023. Permits issued will be valid until the date of expiration listed on the permit and based on wood availability.


Notice published by Interior Department on Nov. 1

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM seeks comment on proposed Canyonlands Wild Burro Gather Plan

News Release: RICHFIELD, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment to help protect rangeland conditions and the health of the Canyonlands Herd Management Area wild burro herd. The assessment will analyze a proposed gather plan to remove excess wild burros within and around the Canyonlands Herd Management Area and to manage the population growth through fertility control.


News Release: PINEDALE, Wyo. - The BLM Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comment concerning a proposal submitted by Wyoming Department of Transportation to utilize a parcel of BLM managed lands for temporary worker housing in support of an ongoing highway project in Teton County, Wyoming. The parcel being proposed for the temporary housing is commonly referred to as “parcel 26" and is one of several small parcels managed by the BLM in Teton County.


Christmas Tree Permits Available in Battle Mountain and Tonopah

News Release: BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada-- The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently selling Christmas Tree Permits for personal use at two different locations, Battle Mountain and Tonopah, until Dec. 23, 2022.


Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Broad Agency Announcement for Water Monitoring Technologies on Nov. 1

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM to begin Christmas tree-cutting permit sales next week

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY -The Bureau of Land Management will begin offering non-commercial tree permits to cut trees for the holidays, including pinyon pine and juniper trees, starting next week in Utah. Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas trees on public lands, where these healthy public lands provide opportunities for recreation as vital resources.


News Release: ELKO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase from Nov. 1 until Dec. 24. Permits are available at the Elko District Office, 3900 E. Idaho St, during regular office hours, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits may also be obtained online through the BLM Special Forest Products Online System. Online permits are available for purchase 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser. Purchase permits in-person at the Ely District and Caliente Field offices, online or by telephone.


BLM lifts fire restrictions for Goshen County

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Fire restrictions have been lifted for Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Goshen County.


News Release: PINEDALE, Wyo. - The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will meet in-person on Dec. 13, 2022. The Board will review and make decisions concerning PAPO budget and projects. The meeting will take place from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. and will be held in the Elk Conference Room at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters, 5400 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, Wyoming.


DOI-FWS grant application closes on Jan. 5

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2023 grant opened on Nov. 2.