News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near Salmon

Effective Mar. 3, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office will temporarily close the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions.


BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council virtual meeting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually via Zoom on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time.


Bureau of Land Management asks for feedback on aquatic restoration proposal

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington is asking for input on proposed aquatic and riparian restoration activities on lands east of the Cascades.


Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean for the 2023 Mint 400

The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 10 through March 11, 2023.


BLM extends comment period for Lava Ridge Wind Project in response to stakeholder feedback

The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District will extend the public comment period for the Lava Ridge Wind Project draft environmental impact statement for an additional 30 days until April 20, 2023.


BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Ferndale

The Bureau of Land Management will offer three halter-gentled wild horses and two untrained wild burros for adoption Saturday, March 18, at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale, Calif.


New tool models the future for wild horses on public lands

The U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Land Management today announced the public release of a new modeling program designed to predict the potential outcomes of using various non-lethal methods to manage and protect wild horses roaming public lands.


A public scoping comment period initiated for proposed Wildcat mining exploration project

The Humboldt River Field Office is currently reviewing a proposed mining exploration Plan of Operations (Plan) in Wildcat Canyon, from Millennial Nevada, LLC.


Bureau of Land Management to begin NEPA process for the Golden Currant Solar Project Application

The BLM has granted a variance for the Golden Currant Solar Project right-of-way application in coordination with appropriate federal, state, local agencies, Tribes, and public outreach.


BLM to reopen Calico Early Man Site

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reopening the Calico Early Man Site, an archaeological site about 15 miles northeast of Barstow in San Bernardino County after completing remediation to eliminate public safety hazards.


Prescribed fire planned for Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), pending appropriate weather and seasonal conditions, from mid-March to early May.


BLM Wheatland Off-Range Corral to reopen for wild horse and burro adoptions

The Bureau of Land Management’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral is reopening for wild horse and burro adoptions this spring after a yearlong closure. To celebrate its reopening, the BLM is offering approximately 700 wild horses and burros in an online adoption event scheduled for March 13-20.


BLM Southwest District sheep grazing sub-committee to meet March 14

The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold its first of six meetings of a sub-committee formed to consider domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and ordered federal aid to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Dec. 21-25, 2022.


FEMA Approves State’s Request to Extend Financial Period of Assistance

FEMA has approved the state of Louisiana’s request to extend the financial period of assistance for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, including the Individual and Households Program appeal deadline.


Two Weeks Left for Alabama Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Assistance

Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have two weeks left to apply for federal assistance.


Hazard Mitigation Saves Millions for Rural Community

It is unwise to do the same thing repeatedly and expect different results. This applies to just about everything in life, including how we recover from the damaging effects of a natural disaster.


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Prattville

Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Prattville to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


Helping Cyber Defenders “Decide” to Use MITRE ATT&CK

Since the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced its first edition of Best Practices for MITRE ATT&CK® Mapping nearly two years ago, the ATT&CK framework has evolved, expanded, and improved its ability to support more than just optimized cyber threat intelligence to the cybersecurity community.


Ensuring Next Generation 911 Interoperability

New testing and certification program, laboratory will improve the functionality of our national 911 system.