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The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, has commenced a prescribed burn in Socorro County.
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BLM conducts prescribed burn operations in Socorro County

The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base, has commenced a prescribed burn in Socorro County. 
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The Bureau of Land Management announces end to public comment period for utility-scale solar review

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that the public comment period for its solar programmatic environmental impact statement will close March 1, 2023.
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BLM seeks public input regarding timber sale near Salmon to improve forest health

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office seeks public input on post and pole timber sales in the McDevitt Creek and Baldy Basin areas located approximately 33 miles south of Salmon in Lemhi County, southcentral Idaho. T
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BLM Campbell Tract welcomes Iditarod fans for ceremonial start activities

The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start on March 4 at the BLM Campbell Tract.
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BLM and Wyoming State Parks plan new trail opportunities at South Pass City

The Bureau of Land Management and Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails are seeking your input in the planning of new hiking, horseback and trail running opportunities on public land in the South Pass City area
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BLM Central Coast Field Office seeks public input for a Law Enforcement OHV grant

The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office wants to hear from the public on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout Central California by submitting comments to the Central Coast Field Office.
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The Bureau of Land Management seeks initial public comment on the proposed Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Stillwater Field Office is initiating a second 30-day scoping public comment period seeking input in preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Clan Alpine Horse Gather. T
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Humboldt River Field Office has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment

The Humboldt River Field Office of the BLM has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment and has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decision Record (DR) for the project.
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BLM invites public input on Middle Gila South Transportation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office invites the public to participate in the scoping stage of the Middle Gila South Access and Transportation Management Plan and associated environmental assessment.
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The BLM announces annual avoidance areas to protect raptors in the Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area

Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.
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BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas, March 24-25, at the Guitar Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center.
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BLM seeks public input on analysis of proposed mining operation near Idaho City

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has analyzed a proposed placer gold mining operation in Granite Creek, located 12 miles northwest of Idaho City, and will accept public comments on the environmental assessment through March 26, 2023.
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BLM, Wiyot Tribe, and UC Berkeley partner to improve Eel River fishery

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management is supporting restoration efforts by the Wiyot Tribe and University of California, Berkeley by contributing $548,350 to improve the Eel River fishery.
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BLM seeks artist for weeklong residency on the remote Dalton Highway

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through March 24 for an artist who will spend up to a week between June and September traveling the Dalton Highway, drawing inspiration from remote public lands in the arctic and subarctic regions of northern Alaska.
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BLM seeks public input on exploratory drilling project in Kern and San Bernardino Counties

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed exploratory drilling project on BLM-managed lands north of Johannesburg, in Kern and San Bernardino counties
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Temporary Closures for Peregrine Nesting

News Release: Hipólito Espinosa - Old Spanish Trail[1].
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Kelly Collette

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Martin Street, near the intersection of Mill and Martin Streets, Rome, NY. Significance: The Lower Landing was the first step on the Oneida Carry portage area. This six mile long stretch of land was considered the westernmost border of the original 13 colonies during the French &...
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Ben Matthews

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: Architect. Place of Birth: Malden Bridge, New York. Date of Birth: 1885. Place of Death: Washington, DC. Date of Death: 1959. As primary architect for Meridian Hill Park from 1917 to 1935, Horace Peaslee played the most influential role in the development of Meridian Hill Park.
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Putting It in Perspective: How do the 2023 high river flows compare to recent past events?

News Release: Rangers and volunteers lead visitors through the beautifully restored Victorian-era home of President and Mrs. James A. Garfield. Though only president for 200 days, James Garfield made history from the front porch of his Mentor farm during the 1880 presidential campaign by welcoming visitors (and potential...
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