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Bureau of Land Management Plans Controlled Burns

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:42:28 +0000

The High Desert District of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming plans to conduct several prescribed fires this spring.

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No BLM Top Option for Wyo Gas Field Raises Concern

Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:46:00 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead's office says it has impressed upon the BLM that it doesn't want the indecisiveness to become a trend.

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Volunteers Needed for Midwinter Eagle Survey

Karen Snyder — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:25:47 +0000

An eagle count in the Powder River Basin takes place in January. The count looks for golden and bald eagles, many of whom are only winter residents who've flown in from colder climates to the north

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Feds Seek Comment On Livestock Trailing

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:40:20 +0000

KEMMERER, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to issue livestock trailing permits in Uinta County.

The federal agency is taking comments until Jan

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BLM Christmas Tree Permits Available

Anthony Pollreisz — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:44:56 +0000

Permits to cut your own tree available

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Casper Mountain Rehab Focus of ROTC-BLM Public Lands Day

Karen Snyder — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:46:49 +0000

Areas of Casper Mountain burned in the Sheep Herder Hill Fire will get some rehabilitation this Saturday.

Bureau of Land Management Forester, Cindy Allen, says its a National Public Lands Day event and a joint effort with Natrona County High School ROTC and the public

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BLM Fire Restrictions Continue On Public Lands

Karen Snyder — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:42:07 +0000

As temperatures begin to cool and local area hunters take to the outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management reminds that fire restrictions are still in place.

Restrictions implemented by the BLM field offices in Buffalo, Casper, and Newcastle remain in effect

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Judge Rejects Coal Lawsuit

Rich Denison — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:12:53 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups that sought to block federal coal leases in Wyoming's Powder River Basin on the grounds that burning the coal would contribute to global warming

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Ecosanctuaries Proposed As Option For Wild Horses

Karen Snyder — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:34:37 +0000

Over population of wild horses on public lands coupled with declining adoptions has Bureau of Land Management officials trying new ideas.

Ecosanctuaries are public-private idea still in the early stages and BLM managers are soliciting for proposals from private landowners

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BLM Wyoming Fire Fighting Resources Ready To Respond

Karen Snyder — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:51:29 +0000

While some of the Bureau of Land Management's wild fire fighting equipment is engaged around the state, additional resources are positioned and ready to move should activity increase.

That's according to BLM Resource Council Coordinator, Cindy Wertz

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Wild Horse Adoption In Wheatland

Rich Denison — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:16:56 +0000

The Bureau of Land Management and the Mantle Wild Horse Adoption and Training Center will host a wild horse adoption on Saturday, June 23rd in Wheatland.
Adoption applications will be accepted beginning at 8 a

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Wildfire Near Rawlins

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:53:24 +0000

Officials say lightning sparked a fire in rugged terrain

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BLM Seeks Bids To Pasture Wild Horses

Karen Snyder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:25:28 +0000

Interested in offering long-term free-roaming pasture space to, maybe, 2000 wild horses?

The Bureau of Land Management currently holds in long and short facilities over 45,000 animals and is now taking bids in hopes of finding pasture for those in short term holding

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BLM Adopts Temporary Sage Grouse Strategy

Associated Press — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:42:25 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has adopted a temporary strategy to protect the greater sage grouse in 10 Western states until it implements a long-term policy for the mainly ground-dwelling bird in a couple years

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Trails Center Wins Teamwork Award [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:03:03 +0000

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper held a ceremony Thursday to recognize its staff, volunteers, and community partners.

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BLM Extends Public Comment Period On Wind Project

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:38:46 +0000

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is giving the public additional time to weigh in on a proposed wind power project near Rock Springs.

The BLM also is holding a public meeting on the Quaking Aspen wind project

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Winter Closes Muddy Mt. Road [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:30:19 +0000

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office has closed Muddy Mountain Road for the winter starting today (Monday).

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BLM Plans To Fast-Track 3 Wyoming Wind Projects

Associated Press — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:31:37 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Three proposed wind farms in Wyoming are among the projects that the Bureau of Land Management plans to fast-track nationally.

One is the 1,000-turbine Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy project south of Rawlins, proposed by the Denver-based Anschutz Corp

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Real Or Fake? The Christmas Tree Question.

Karen Snyder — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:45:35 +0000

Many Wyomingites will be making the big decision soon about whether to buy a fake or real Christmas tree...or, maybe, cut their own from a local forest. There are merits for all options, but Bill Ulfelder at The Nature Conservancy says natural Christmas trees are best

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BLM, Forest Service Offer Christmas Tree Permits

Karen Snyder — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:05:41 +0000

The Bureau of Land Management offers Christmas tree permits for sale every year.

Cindy Wertz, public affairs specialist with the BLM, says permits are good for up to five trees, though the number allowed varies by field office

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