News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Bureau of Land Management announces upcoming meeting of Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting on March 29, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.


BLM seeks public input on consideration of e-bikes within Campbell Tract

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment for Campbell Tract, a 730-acre Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in Anchorage, to consider amending the Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan allowing consideration of electric bikes (e-bikes) on existing trails within the SRMA.


BLM seeks public comment on Upper Green River Cemetery District proposal to utilize BLM land for a cemetery

The BLM Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comment concerning a proposal submitted by Upper Green River Cemetery District to acquire a parcel of BLM managed lands for second cemetery.


Public invited to join celebration of the San Juan Islands National Monument 10th anniversary

March 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the San Juan Islands National Monument


Bureau of Land Management Wyoming seeks public comment for proposed September 2023 oil and gas lease sale

Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming today released an environmental assessment analyzing 115 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 95,419 acres for a proposed lease sale that would be held in September 2023.


The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office seeks public comment for the June 2023 oil and gas lease sale

Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office released an environmental assessment analyzing 51 parcels (20,722.22 acres) for the proposed June 2023 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale.


BLM ELKO WELLS FIELD OFFICE INITIATES 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD FOR GREATER SAGE-GROUSE HABITAT

The Bureau of Land Management Wells Field Office invites public review and comment of the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the proposed treatments and improvements to the greater sage-grouse habitat in Northeastern Nevada


Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed oil and gas lease sales in Michigan and Louisiana

Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office today released two environmental assessments analyzing an oil and gas parcel in Michigan totaling 40 acres and three parcels in Louisiana totaling 88.81 acres for proposed lease sales that would be held in June 2023.


BLM asks for public comment on continued land withdrawal for Army’s Fort Wainwright Training Areas

A notice in the Federal Register today announced the filing of an application with the Bureau of Land Management for extension of a withdrawal of Fort Wainwright training areas for another 25 years or more and opens a 90-day public comment period.



Vehicle access to campgrounds in the Clear Creek Management Area has reopened

The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office has completed repairs ahead of schedule to a portion of Clear Creek Road damaged by storms, allowing visitors to once again drive to Oak Flat and Jade Mill campgrounds in San Benito County. Motorized access is still restricted beyond Jade Mill Campground until additional repairs can be made.


Motorcycle races coming for Fort Sage area; some trail access will be limited

The Bureau of Land Management expects up to 200 riders to participate in the Diamond Back Hare Scrambles motorcycle race, Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, at the Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area near Doyle.


BLM California welcomes new Associate State Director and State Fire Management Officer to leadership team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes Federica Lee as the new Associate State Director, and Peter Kelly as the State Fire Management Officer in California


“MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 9

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE” on March 9.


Trails Center hosts “Evolution of the U.S. Army Uniform” Saturday

Take a trip through time this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with “The Evolution of the United States Army Uniform,” presented by the Natrona County High School Junior ROTC.


BLM Gunnison Field Office will close doors to public during move to new office

The BLM Gunnison Field Office will close its West Spencer Avenue offices permanently on Thursday, March 9 and reopen to the public at their new location at 2500 East New York Avenue in Gunnison, CO on Thursday, March 16, with regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Winter Adventure Day slated for April 15 at Casper Mountain Biathlon Club

Celebrate the end of the season with fun and safe activities at the fifth annual Winter Adventure Day on Casper Mountain.


BLM authorizes renewable energy transmission line in Doña Ana County

In an effort to improve the nation’s energy infrastructure and help meet President Biden’s goal of a zero-carbon electricity sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management has approved the La Mesa Gen-Tie Project in Doña Ana County, southeast of Las Cruces in Anthony, New Mexico.


Bureau of Land Management Asking for Input on Potential Acquisition

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River.


Amaya: 'This is the first time we’ve been able to really dive deeper' to study ocean temperature extremes

A team led by researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have determined that marine heat waves can occur deep underwater, as reported in a paper published in Nature Communications.