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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a Wetland Statement of Findings for the Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline project. Public comments on the proposed action will be accepted Nov. 21 until midnight, Dec. 23, 2022.
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Indian Garden Now Officially Called Havasupai Gardens
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted unanimously (19-0) earlier this month in favor of the formal request submitted by the National Park Service on behalf of the Havasupai Tribe to change the name of Indian Garden (FID #6209) to Havasupai Gardens.
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BLM issues Public Land Order for 5-year withdrawal adjacent to Barry M. Goldwater Range
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing a public land order establishing a five-year mineral withdrawal on 2,365.89 acres of public lands adjacent to the Barry M. Goldwater Range, known as the “Gila Bend Addition.” The public land order establishing the withdrawal will publish in the Federal Register on Monday.
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BLM Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area seasonal closure
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin annual winter closures at the Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area near Steamboat Springs on Dec. 1.
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The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits
The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is offering personal use Christmas tree cutting permits, now available online, for designated cutting areas on public lands near Benton and Bridgeport in Mono County through Dec. 24.
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BLM offers Christmas and holiday tree permits
Each year hundreds of people enjoy finding unique, naturally grown Christmas and holiday trees on public lands.
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BLM California Desert District to Host Advisory Council Meeting
The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the Aquarius Casino Hotel at 1900 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV, 89029.
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BLM implements seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife
The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley field offices will begin seasonal closures on Dec. 1, 2022. Seasonal closures protect wintering wildlife and reduce damage to roads.
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The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Feedback on Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Utah and Nevada
In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management is initiating 30-day scoping periods to receive public input on potential oil and gas lease sales on 35 parcels in Nevada totaling 63,603.89 acres and 18 parcels in Utah totaling nearly 31,808 acres.
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Trails Center hosts "Holiday on the Homestead" in December
Celebrate 20 years of bringing history to life this holiday season with the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s annual “Holiday on the Homestead.” This year marks the first in-person event since 2019.
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BLM Kremmling Field Office planning prescribed burns
The Bureau of Land Management is planning prescribed burns on slash piles at several locations in the Kremmling Field Office between Nov. 28, 2022, and March 30, 2023.
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Bureau of Land Management reduces some closures in the Rum Creek Fire Area
The Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office has lifted most of the public land closure areas caused by the Rum Creek Fire, however, some locations require long-term recovery and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Entering closed areas is not safe at this time.
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Taylor: Interior Department appointees 'bring with them unique and valuable backgrounds'
Rachael Taylor, chief of staff of the U.S. Department of the Interior, said the department has announced four new members who were appointed by the Biden administration.
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Interior Department publishes rule on Nov. 25
The US Interior Department published an eight page rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Nov. 25 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Oil and Gas Decommissioning Activities on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Extending Comment Period on Nov. 25
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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BLM issues Public Land Order for 5-year withdrawal adjacent to Barry M. Goldwater Range
News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing a public land order establishing a five-year mineral withdrawal on 2,365.89 acres of public lands adjacent to the Barry M. Goldwater Range, known as the “Gila Bend Addition." The public land order establishing the withdrawal will publish in the Federal Register on Monday.
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Christmas tree permits now available!
News Release: Roseburg, Ore. -- Christmas tree permits will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Roseburg District Office from November 28 through Dec. 23, 2022.
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Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications discussed on Nov. 25 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Interior Department discusses Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coquille Indian Tribe Fee-to-Trust and Gaming Facility Project, City of Medford, Jackson County, Oregon on Nov. 25
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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