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News Release: The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC). This citizen-based council assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within Wyoming.


BLM seeks nominations to Idaho Resource Advisory Council

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for 30 days to the Idaho Resource Advisory Council. This citizen-based committee serves as advisors to the BLM making recommendations on public land use planning and management throughout Idaho. Completed application packages should be submitted by Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF” on Jan. 2, 2013.


“Text of Senate Amendment 6436” published by the Congressional Record  on Sept. 29

“Text of Senate Amendment 6436” was published on pages S5990-S6015 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 29.


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications discussed on Oct. 4 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Department of the Interior Celebrates Recovery of the Snail Darter

News Release: KODAK, Tenn. -Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and dozens of conservation partners celebrated the snail darter’s recovery and removal from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife at Seven Islands Birding State Park. The snail darter is the fifth fish species delisted due to recovery in the country and the first in the eastern United States, marking an important milestone in ESA's success in supporting biodiversity.


BLM Cody to conduct prescribed fire project

News Release: CODY, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a prescribed fire project this fall 17 miles east of Lovell in the Mexican Hills and Cow Creek areas. Approximately 400 acres are targeted within the mountain shrub community and its adjacent forested drainages.


DOI-NPS offers new grant application process starting Oct. 5

FY2022 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants grant opened on Oct. 5.


BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns

News Release: Depending on fuel moisture and burn conditions, the Bureau of Land Management High Desert District may conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter. The treatments will only be implemented if specified prescription parameters are obtained.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council  to Hold Meeting in Salt Lake City

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY- The Bureau of Land Management will hold a public meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council on Oct. 19, 2022, at the BLM Utah West Desert District Office located at 491 North John Glenn Road, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116. The meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend. A virtual participation option is also available.


New notice from Land Management Bureau to be published on Oct. 6

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 6.


News Release: Dolores, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is planning to conduct a prescribed fire treatment on Animas City Mountain located within the Durango area this fall. The area has received moisture throughout late summer which will assist in providing the desirable conditions. Firefighters...


There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 6.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM welcomes H. Walck as the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence

News Release: MOAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce H. Walck, who creates art under the name Pine Bones, will be the 2022 Artist-in-Residence for the Canyon Country District. The residency is sponsored by the Canyonlands Natural History Association and the Bureau of Land Management.


News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. - Fire and fuels management crews from the Bureau of Land Management will conduct prescribed fire projects to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat near Eagle Lake in Lassen County. These projects will be implemented when weather permits, starting as soon as October 5, and throughout the rest of the month.


News Release: GERLACH, Nev. - The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Calico Complex (complex) wild horse gather on Sept. 30, 2022. Approximately 863 excess wild horses were removed from public lands. Approximately, 40 mares will be treated with fertility control and released back to the complex at a later date.


News Release: FLOWOOD, Miss.- The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event October 7-8, 2022, offering approximately 70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.


News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office will close to the public for several days beginning tomorrow, Oct. 4, 2022, for building maintenance. Public services will continue to be provided curbside, by phone or by email.