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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Records of Decision (RODs) for the updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments focused on conserving Greater Sage-Grouse habitats in Colorado and Oregon. These updates are part of a wider effort that involves ten states, tribal governments, and local communities to protect the species and its environment. The BLM made minor adjustments from the proposed plans to resolve issues raised by some states and to ensure a consistent conservation approach. The RODs are now effective and available online for public review.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) concerning the management of Greater Sage-Grouse habitat in Nevada and Northeastern California. After thorough planning and environmental assessments over the last decade, the BLM concluded that no new land use planning is necessary, as previous processes have adequately addressed habitat conservation. The decision, which aligns with the 2019 Resource Management Plan, is finalized and is not open to appeal or protest. Interested individuals can review the ROD online or inspect physical copies at designated BLM offices in Nevada and California.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision for the Greater Sage-Grouse habitat management in Oregon, stating no new land use planning is needed. After years of planning and environmental reviews, the BLM has addressed all necessary conservation efforts, and the existing plans from 2019 will remain unchanged. The comprehensive review included analyzing environmental impacts, considering a wide range of alternatives, and discussing compensatory mitigation. This decision is final and not open to protest or appeal.

The Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has decided to withdraw its earlier plans to create an environmental impact statement for the greater sage-grouse in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. This decision was made because recent changes have reduced threats to the sage-grouse, including a rule from 2020 that limits oil and gas development in their habitat and a 2015 decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stating that the species doesn't need protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Record of Decision (ROD) for managing Greater Sage-Grouse habitats in Utah. Over a decade, the BLM has conducted planning and environmental impact analyses that they believe adequately address the conservation needs of the Sage-Grouse without requiring new land-use plans. The ROD, which confirms decisions made in 2019, is not open to appeals or protests. Interested parties can review the decision online or at the Utah BLM office.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho has finalized its decision regarding the conservation of the Greater Sage-Grouse habitat, as outlined in their Record of Decision (ROD). After a decade of planning and various environmental assessments, the BLM has decided not to alter existing land use plans, as they believe that previous processes and science sufficiently address habitat conservation needs. This decision, described in the 2019 Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment, is not open to appeal or protest. The BLM's actions reflect thorough analysis and substantial collaboration with wildlife agencies and other stakeholders.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) regarding the management of Greater Sage-Grouse habitat in Colorado. The BLM has concluded that its previous planning and environmental assessments, spanning over a decade, are sufficient. This means that no new land use plans or additional alternatives are necessary. Therefore, the decision will follow the same course set in the 2019 plan amendment, and it cannot be appealed or protested.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) for managing the Greater Sage-Grouse habitat in Wyoming. After extensive planning and environmental processes over the past decade, the BLM concluded that no new land use planning is required and decided not to amend existing land use plans. This decision aligns with the 2019 Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment and is not open to appeal or protest. The ROD also summarizes considerations on a range of issues, such as environmental impacts and compensatory mitigation strategies for the habitat.