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News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are hosting two hiring events to quickly fill 200 wildland firefighter and support positions in California and parts of Nevada, for the 2023 wildland fire year.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced additional Biden-Harris administration appointees who will work to fulfill the agency’s mission to steward America’s public lands and waters, pursue environmental justice and honor nation-to-nation relationships with Tribes.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 12.


News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gunnison Field Office plans to open a 30-day public comment period on the draft North Powderhorn Fuels Project Final Environmental Assessment. The assessment intends to analyze a comprehensive vegetation management program to improve forest health...


News Release: NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Durant, Okla., November 4-5, at the Bryan County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 5. Animals are eligible for adoption. Inquire with BLM staff onsite for more information.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Lassics Lupine and Designation of Critical Habitat on Oct. 6

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: REDDING, Calif. - Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are planning a prescribed fire for Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the Sacramento River Bend Area north of Red Bluff in Tehama County. Burning will take place only if weather conditions allow for safe and successful burning.


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Louisiana Pinesnake discussed on Oct. 6 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has eased some fire restrictions on public lands managed by its Arcata and Redding field offices in Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte, Trinity, Shasta, Butte, Tehama and Siskiyou counties. The terminated fire prevention orders can be found here and here.


News Release: VALE, Ore. - Effective Oct. 7, 2022, the Vale District Bureau of Land Management will be lifting fire restrictions on all BLM protected lands, including Bureau of Reclamation lands.



News Release: WASHINGTON - Following robust Tribal feedback, today the Department of the Interior and 11 federal agencies entered into an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on implementing Public Law 102-477 to better support Tribal sovereignty. Public Law 102-477 reduces the burden of Tribal administrative, reporting and accounting costs, and gives Tribes the power to best integrate and deliver federal services within their communities.


Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee Charter discussed on Oct. 7 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Haaland, Partners Celebrate Great Sand Dunes National Park Land  Acquisition During Colorado Visit

News Release: MOSCA, Colo - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams today celebrated the transfer of approximately 9,362 acres of the Medano Ranch from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to Great Sand Dunes National Park. The acquisition was made possible through funding ...


News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management’s Hassayampa Field Office will temporarily close some public lands in Maricopa County for the upcoming Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge off-highway vehicle races. The closure will occur Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6, 2022.


Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on Oct. 7

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The BLM Alabama Hills National Scenic Area now offers an improved camping experience for public land users

News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its partners have completed improvements to the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. Signs have been installed to clearly mark 50 designated campsites and day-use-only areas throughout the Hills. Enhancements to this special place will help improve public access and create a more enjoyable recreation experience, while maintaining incredible views and preserving this remarkable landscape.


Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Progress on Tackling Climate Change

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today released its Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan Progress Report, which outlines how the agency is using a science-based approach to address and mitigate climate change risks, impacts and vulnerabilities. These efforts are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s all-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis by integrating climate-readiness across our missions and programs.