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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.
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“NOMINATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 23

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “NOMINATIONS” on Jan. 23.
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Mountain lion P-81 likely killed by vehicle strike

News Release: Home to at least 14 amphibian species!.
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BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements

News Release: Boise, Idaho - 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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Interior Department publishes notice on Jan. 27

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Okeechobee, Florida

News Release: FLOWOOD, Miss.- 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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Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska- 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 advises public to Recreate Responsibly and avoid driving on muddy roads

News Release: ALTURAS, Calif. - 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. Winter weather and road conditions can change quickly, please gauge your winter safety awareness and recreate responsibly.
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Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Geothermal Resource Leases and Unit Agreements on Jan. 27

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Shenandoah National Park hosts wildflower art contest for young artists throughout Virginia

News Release: Home to at least seven amphibian species!.
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Haleakala National Park Summit District is Partially Closed Due to Severe Weather

News Release: Throughout the summer, come join National Parks of Boston for concerts. See below for 2022 events or check out the park's event calendar.
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Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Biden-Harris administration took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed, a spectacular network of rivers, lakes and forests in northeastern Minnesota that comprise the most heavily visited wilderness area in the United States.
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Agency Information Collection Activities: OCS Net Profit Share Payment discussed on Jan. 26 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Non-profit organization partners with state and federal agencies on aerial seeding

News Release: ELY, Nev. - 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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Isabella Peterson Evans

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: The South End Guide Station is located on the east side of the Emmitsburg Road, south of West Confederate Avenue. GPS: 39.78851, -77.255625. Amenities. 1 listed. Restroom. The South End Guide Station restrooms are open year-round. Gettysburg National Military Park. You Might Also...
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Clear Creek Road closed due to storm-related damage in San Benito County

News Release: MARINA, Calif. - 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. The temporary emergency closure order can be found on the BLM website.
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Ice Conditions: Observations of Environmental Change in Alaska Coastal Parks

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: After passage by the Senate on May 9 the bill was signed into law (47 Stat. 155) by President Herbert C. Hoover on May 14, 1932. Thus, 973 acres were added to the park, the addition becoming popularly referred to as the park's "southern panhandle.". Amenities. 6 listed. Information...
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BLM begins public scoping on proposed Tongue River restoration project

News Release: BUFFALO, Wyo. - 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. The 45-day public scoping period ends on March 13.
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Public Meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park; Commission Notice discussed on Jan. 26 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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