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FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management grant opened on Jan. 30.

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DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Jan. 30
FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality and Protection grant opened on Jan. 30.

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Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project
The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the effects of conceptual design alternatives for the construction of a parking lot for the Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC).

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BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise, that includes raised fees for day-use and overnight camping to help cover increased operational, maintenance and upgrade costs.

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BLM advises public to Recreate Responsibly and avoid driving on muddy roads
The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to avoid driving on muddy roads. Recent winter storms have left a high potential for road damage and erosion on BLM-managed public lands in northeast California

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BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Okeechobee, Florida
The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on February 10-11, 2023, at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center at 4601 Highway 710, Okeechobee, Florida 34972.

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Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed
National Forest System lands in northern Minnesota withdrawn from future mineral leasing

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Clear Creek Road closed due to storm-related damage in San Benito County
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Coast Field Office is temporarily closing vehicle access to Clear Creek Road in San Benito County until storm-related damage can be repaired.

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BLM begins public scoping on proposed Tongue River restoration project
The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office is asking for public input on a proposal to restore the banks of the Tongue River within the Welch Ranch Recreation Area north of Sheridan.

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Non-profit organization partners with state and federal agencies on aerial seeding
A non-profit conservation organization is partnering with state and federal agencies to seed 19,000-plus acres of eastern Nevada’s burned public lands. The aerial applications augment previous seedings that improve wildlife habitat and watershed health.

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Bureau of Land Management leases public lands for renewable energy development
Geothermal competitive sale generates $197,558 for leases

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

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BLM seeks public input on 2023 off-highway vehicle grant proposals
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).

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

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BLM welcomes comments on mineral exploration proposal
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.
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Week ending Jan. 21: Interior Department publishes 17 notices
There were 17 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.

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

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BLM seeks input on proposed fee modifications for White Mountains National Recreation Area and Taylor Highway recreation sites
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.

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Trails Center to host tour guide training in February, seeks volunteer guides
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting two training opportunities in February for individuals interested in becoming educational tour guides.

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BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2023 fire season.

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