Tag: BLM

June 18, 2018

BioBlitz joins BLM, citizen scientists in New Mexico desert

The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District recently sponsored its first Bioblitz at the Dripping Springs Natural Area, attracting volunteers from the surrounding communities to learn about the biodiversity...

June 14, 2018

Utah desert wetlands abundant with migrating birds

As the water in Utah’s Pariette Wetlands evaporates in the June heat, manager Darren Williams wonders what its future holds. Encompassing 9,204 acres, including 2,529 classified as wetlands or riparian,...

May 18, 2018

Changes proposed for greater sage-grouse plans

The ongoing controversy over greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) conservation continued this month with the release of six draft environmental impact statements and resource management plan amendments. A public comment period...

May 8, 2018

BLM outlines wild horse and burro management options

The Bureau of Land Management has provided Congress with a report detailing four options to deal with growing populations of wild horses and burros on BLM lands. Congress demanded a...

May 2, 2018

New BLM-sponsored resource benefits agency, TWS members

As part of the Premier Partner relationship announced last November, The Wildlife Society and the Bureau of Land Management have launched a new webpage to serve as a valuable resource...

April 23, 2018

BLM seeks to fill positions on wild horse advisory board

The Bureau of Land Management is currently seeking nominations to fill three positions on the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. Nominations are due by May 29, 2018. BLM is...

April 12, 2018

Congress demands wild horse and burro plan from BLM

When Congress passed the omnibus appropriations bill last month, legislators included a mandate for the Bureau of Land Management to provide a new wild horse and burro management plan. The...

March 23, 2018

Wild horse and burro advisory board meeting postponed

The Bureau of Land Management has postponed a National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting that was scheduled for March 27-28 in Salt Lake City. The meeting was postponed...

March 2, 2018

Interior releases new map outlining boundaries under reorganization

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has released an update to his proposed reorganization of the department, after the Western Governors’ Association raised concerns about his initial plans. Zinke has been discussing...

February 22, 2018

DOI budget request boosts energy, cuts wildlife

President Trump’s 2019 executive budget proposal calls for less funding for the Interior Department and emphasizes department spending on energy development, infrastructure improvements and improving public access to federal lands,...