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DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 25.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants

News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest want to hear your ideas on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout the Eastern Sierra at a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas

News Release: NORMAN, Okla.- The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas, Feb. 17-18, at the Bee County Expo.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 25.


BLM invites the public to Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area  for Discover the Desert Day

News Release: EL CENTRO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a Star Wars - Discover the Desert Day at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area on Saturday, Feb. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. The free family-friendly educational event will be held at the BLM’s Buttercup Ranger Station and is in partnership with LANDS, an organization that promotes and protects access to public lands through education and engagement with the public.


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on Feb. 27

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 25.


News Release: ALTURAS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed expansion of gold exploration at the site of the former Hog Ranch Mine, about 60 miles south of Cedarville along county road 34 in Washoe County, Nev. The project would cover approximately 200 acres of BLM-managed public land. Most of the proposed drilling would take place on the former mine site.


News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting several public and stakeholder meetings to gather input on the development of off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (Division). If approved, the grants...


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 25.


News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment until Feb. 23 on two draft business plans that include proposals to adjust use and reservation fees at campgrounds and cabins managed by the Eastern Interior Field Office.


Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Sickle Darter on Jan. 24

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration makes $80 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds available for projects that conserve water and improve watershed health

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is making approximately $80 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available for water conservation, water management and restoration projects that will result in significant benefits to ecosystem or watershed health.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOI-BOR grant application closes on March 28

WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant opened on Jan. 24.


Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming and Nebraska discussed on Jan. 23 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting two training opportunities in February for individuals interested in becoming educational tour guides. Trainings will be held at 10 a.m. on February 4 and 11, with each session lasting approximately two hours.


News Release: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office in partnership with Western Rivers Conservancy has acquired a 26.32-acre parcel of land in Mesa County, Colorado. Located on the Gunnison River within Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, the Meridian Junction acquisition furthers partnership efforts to conserve and protect resources for future generations.