BLM closes Idaho public lands through Aug. 17 as crews suppress Tartar Fire
The Bureau of Land Management closed specified lands, roads and trails east of Brownlee Reservoir while crews work on fire suppression and post-fire recovery.
Bureau of Land Management
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Interior Reports 356 Billion Short Tons of Coal Resources Beneath Federal Lands
A new Interior Department assessment identifies 356 billion short tons of available coal resources beneath federally managed public lands, but it does not authorize mining or approve new leases.
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BLM: Trump order did not automatically reopen closed public-land routes
A new BLM directive keeps current OHV rules and route designations in place while the agency begins rulemaking under President Trump’s May access order.
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BLM reopens Utah lands after Babylon Fire closure
BLM lands in Utah’s Monticello Field Office reopened July 29, but fire restrictions remain and nearby park and forest access may differ.
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BLM expands Tartar Fire closure across Idaho public lands
BLM expanded a temporary Tartar Fire closure across public lands, roads and trails near Brownlee Reservoir. The order is scheduled through August 24.
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BLM keeps Rim Campground near Casper closed because of increased bear activity
The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closed Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 15, 2026, citing increased bear activity and public-safety concerns. No reopening date has been announced.