Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Colorado

New Fire Reported West of Mabell, CO

The Twelve fire was reported the afternoon of August 6th at approximately 3:00PM and is burning roughly 18 miles west of Mabell, CO between Elk Springs and the Deer Lodge Park Road.
Colorado

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office implements Stage 2 fire restrictions

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday, August 8,2025 for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office
Colorado

BLM Tres Rios Field Office implements Stage 2 fire restrictions

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin August 8 for all public lands administered by the BLM Tres Rios Field Office.
Montana-Dakotas, Butte FO

BLM seeks comments on proposed placer mining in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

The BLM Butte Field Office is seeking input on the Montana Sapphire Mining Company’s Plan of Operations to conduct placer mining on public lands on the northeast shore of Hauser Lake in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Colorado

BLM Little Snake Field Office begin Stage 2 Fire Restrictions August 8

Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect August 7 at 12:01 AM for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Little Snake Field Office within Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties.
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Casper FO

Trails Center temporary closure due to City of Casper water line and road construction

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will temporarily close to the public beginning Aug. 7, 2025. Re-opening will be announced once City construction is complete.
Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management issues temporary closure at Wildwood Recreation Site for habitat restoration work

he Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close the lower half of Wildwood Recreation Site on August 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for habitat restoration work.
Nevada

BLM to begin the FY25 Maverick-Medicine HMA and Wood Hills area emergency wild horse gather

The Elko District Offices will begin an emergency gather on or about August 8, 2025, to remove approximately 215 excess wild horses from drought-stricken areas and private lands located within the administrative boundaries of the Elko District.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO

Temporary closure of trails due to increased bear activity

In coordination with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are temporarily closing several trails
Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM Colorado issues emergency closure for public lands in Rio Blanco County

The Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office has issued a public closure for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Aug. 5, 2025.
New Mexico

Proposed reinstatement of BLM New Mexico terminated oil and gas leases: NMNM 134884; NMNM 134885; NMNM 141886

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases from Blackbeard Operating, LLC.