U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Recent News About U.S. Bureau of Land Management
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US National Park Service announces modernization project for Death Valley National Park water systems
The $62 million project will upgrade the Furnace Creek and Cow Creek water and wastewater systems. The project is expected to begin in 2025.
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management opens comment on proposed change to Miles City Field Office Management Plan
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has invited the public to comment on a proposed amendment to its Miles City Field Office management plan. The window for submission of comments remains open until June 17, 2024.
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management proceeds with Blue Valley Ranch land exchange
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing with a land exchange agreement with Blue Valley Ranch. The deal involves swapping 1,489 acres in Grand County for an equivalent area comprising nine parcels of federal land. This move aims to enhance public access for outdoor recreational activities in Grand and Summit Counties.
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Utah passes legislation opposing Natural Asset Companies
H.B. 496, the Public Land Use Amendments bill, was passed in the Utah State House and Senate, and was signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox. The bill restricts Natural Asset Companies’ (NAC) abilities on public land, and opposes a proposed rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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Korn: "I want to thank Douglas County, Western Rivers Conservancy, and the many partners and staff that worked to make these acquisitions possible."
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced the acquisition of 216 acres of land along the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, thanks to funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). BLM Swiftwater Field Manager Mike Korn expressed his gratitude towards Douglas County, Western Rivers Conservancy, and other partners and staff who made this acquisition possible. These lands will now be available to the public, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
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Bureau of Land Management, Kansas State Fair and Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board to host Wild Horse Youth Challenge on Sept. 16-17
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kansas State Fair and Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board will hold the Wild Horse Youth Challenge on Sept. 16-17. More than two dozen youths ages 10 to 18 will compete in multiple events during the event.
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Bureau of Land Management approves Four Rivers Resource Management Plan
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced an approved resource management plan for property under the purview of the Four Rivers Field Office.
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Bernhardt: 'These efforts to burden federal lands with red tape and raise the cost of development stand in stark contrast to the benefits of the American energy revolution'
David Bernhardt, former secretary of the Department of the Interior, critiques new regulations under the Inflation Reduction Act in a Washington Times op-ed, arguing they will hamper domestic energy production by imposing higher fees and regulatory burdens on federal land.
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Vilsack: “We are looking forward to benefitting from AG’s expertise on our BLM Colorado leadership team."
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management Colorado office announced a new hire in a June 26 news release. Abdelgadir Elmandani has joined the state office as the Deputy State Director Energy, Lands, and Minerals.
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Vanderberg: 'Rogue River Trail is a national treasure, and we are happy to re-open it'
A popular hiking trail in Oregon that was closed after parts of it were impacted by a landslide last month has been reopened for hikers.
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Teitzel: 'There are still many hazards that remain in the burned areas'
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently announced the opening of Oregon forest lands damaged by the 2020 Labor Day fires.
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Kuck: Approvals of phosphate mine ‘seek a balance between resource extraction and conservation’
A mine and reclamation plan for the proposed Husky 1 North Dry Ridge Phosphate Mine near Soda Springs, Idaho, has been approved by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
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Utah dinosaur quarry offering 'unique and exciting opportunity' for tours: Mortensen
Free 30- to 45-minute guided tours of Utah's Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry are available in select weeks of May and June, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced May 1.
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Mckinney: 'We look forward to expanding dispersed recreation and hunting access along the John Day River'
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced the acquisition of about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River in Central Oregon.
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California county planning director: local governments must insist on coordination with federal government land use plans
Sean Curtis, interim planning director of Modoc County, California, said the coordination process between local and federal government agencies in the planning phase is essential for the benefit of local citizens.
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Daniel-Davis: 'This effort is a tangible example of what happens when communities, industry and the federal government identify a need'
In an April 6 news release, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new community investment in Nevada.
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Stone-Manning: 'This large-scale transmission line will put people to work across our public lands'
The TransWest Express Project is one step closer to becoming a reality now that a notice to proceed has been issued for the 732-mile high voltage transmission line project.
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Stone-Manning: Wild-horse population 'creates a host of challenges in arid environments'
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced two wild horse fertility control trials will be conducted this summer at a corral facility in Nevada as part of the agency's efforts to control wild-horse populations.
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Williams: 'The most helpful comments' will focus on specifics of proposals
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is asking for public input on its proposal to develop a Travel Management Plan for Nevada's Muddy Mountains Wilderness area,
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Neill: Wild horses, burros are 'important American icons'
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting folks who love wild horses and burros to tour the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nev., next month.