Announcements

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Idaho, Salmon FO
new Salmon Field Manager

BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office welcomes new manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Vince Guyer as the new field manager for the Salmon Field Office. His official starting date was Dec. 29.
Idaho, Salmon FO
Continental divide rental cabin

BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office adds new rental cabin enhancing Continental Divide Trail experience

New remote lodging opportunity to the public all year long.
Idaho
Project area for Arevia Power proposed renewable energy projects

BLM to conduct virtual public information forum for the proposed Taurus Wind and Snake River Solar projects in south central Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District’s, Shoshone Field Office will host a virtual information forum on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., to gather public input on the Taurus Wind and Snake River Solar projects proposed by Arevia Power. The two projects are proposed on approximately 53,803 acres of BLM-managed public land in Gooding, Jerome, and Lincoln counties.
Idaho
Mule deer in seasonal closure area

Closure in the South Hills near Twin Falls goes into effect Jan. 16

The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office management will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, Jan. 16 to March 15, 2025.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO
Photo shows Mica Bay Boater Park from the perspective of the dock/water.

BLM’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office to implement day-use fees to improve recreational experience

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved business plans to collect day-use fees and improve the visitor experience at three recreation sites managed by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office.
Idaho, Boise DO
Herd Management Area burned from the Paddock Fire.

Temporary closure in effect to mitigate stress to wildlife due to loss of winter forage in Paddock Fire burn scar

The BLM is enacting a temporary closure to motorized vehicles across 109,704 acres of BLM lands and roads within the Paddock Fire burn scar. The closure is effective immediately through April 30, 2025.
Idaho
a sign for the Milner Boatramp

BLM seeks public feedback for recreation site improvement in south central Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office recreation staff seeks public feedback on a grant proposal to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Idaho
a map of the OHV restrictions in the Wood River Valley Jan. 1 - April 30

BLM temporarily restricting off-highway vehicle use in the Wood River Valley beginning Jan. 1, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office is implementing off-highway-vehicle and conditional seasonal restrictions in the Wood River Valley to reduce impacts to wintering herds of deer and elk. No motor vehicles are allowed in the identified areas from Jan. 1–April 30, 2025.
Idaho
People recreating in rafts at Fall Creek on the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho.

BLM to audit commercial recreation use to ensure Idaho public receives fair deal

BLM Idaho State Office recreation staff is auditing its commercial Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Program to ensure the American public receives fair market value from the use of its public lands.
Idaho, Pocatello FO
view of the area

BLM seeks input on proposed Caldwell Canyon Phosphate Mine

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the draft environmental analysis for the Caldwell Canyon Phosphate Mine proposed mine and reclamation plan revision.
Idaho
Top of ridge marks beginning of Queens Crown parcel

BLM acquires Queens Crown parcel in southcentral Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management today announced acquisition of the 281-acre Queens Crown parcel bordering the Blaine County Transfer Station in southcentral Idaho. BLM acquired the parcel from the Wood River Land Trust with money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).