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Interior Department Completes Vote to Remove Derogatory Names from Five Locations

News Release: WASHINGTON  -  The Department of the Interior today announced the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: POCATELLO, Idaho - The BLM Pocatello Field Office is seeking public feedback on two grant applications from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. This funding is expected to total almost $15,000, which will be used for upgrading trails, replacing markers and kiosks, purchasing materials, and hiring a park ranger. The public’s input is essential to determine which upgrades are most urgent and which should be prioritized for grant funding.



Interior Department discusses Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a five page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Public Meetings for the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee, Washington on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM announces Blythe Mesa Solar Project is fully operational

News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management announces that the Blythe Mesa Solar Project, also known as Athos III, is fully operational and anticipated to produce enough electricity to power 94,000 homes. The solar energy project provides 224 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity and a 112-megawatt...


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


South Hills area temporarily closed to motorized vehicles on Jan. 16

News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area Monday, Jan. 16 to Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to prevent resource damage and protect crucial mule deer winter range and Greater sage-grouse habitat. The area is still open to the public for non-motorized use.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 12

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ELKO, Nev. - Weather conditions permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Elko District is planning a 51-acre prescribed fire on public land on the west portion of Spruce Mountain. This project is designed to reduce hand-piled debris from thinning operations, remove hazardous fuels and improve wildlife...


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 12

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on Feb. 13

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As part of an ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a Public Scoping Meeting, Jan. 26, 3-7 p.m., in Albuquerque, N.M., to solicit feedback on the recently announced Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.