Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Montana-Dakotas
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BLM holds January 2025 sale for Montana and North Dakota oil and gas leases

In total, 255 bids were received, with 13 parcels covering 1,324 acres leased, roughly 100 percent of the total acreage available. A total of $11,314,786 in high bids were received.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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BLM announces annual temporary closure of High Rock Canyon Road

The Bureau of Land Management will be closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area to vehicle use.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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BLM announces road 25-7-29 closure

The Bureau of Land Management, Swiftwater Field Office, Roseburg District is providing notification that BLM road 25-7-29 is closed to through traffic.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM welcomes new Colorado River Valley Field Office manager

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District welcomes Lisa Dawson as the new field manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office. Dawson reports for duty as field manager today.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM launches year-2 of a fire science program at Reno high school

BLM firefighters kickoff the second year of a wildland fire education program at a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada.
Utah, Richfield FO
Dirt bike rides the gray clay in the Henry Mountains Fremont Gorge TMP area.

BLM updates travel management plan for Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge

Today, the BLM announced the finalized Travel Management Plan for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge area.
Idaho, Salmon FO
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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.
California
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Neal Craig embracing new role as BLM Ukiah Field Manager

The BLM has selected Neal Craig as the Ukiah Field Manager who will oversee management of more than 270,000 acres of public lands within Marin, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Colusa, Glenn, Yolo, and Solano counties.
California, Northern California DO
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BLM Northern California District Resource Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting

The BLM Northern California District RAC will discuss a range of public land management topics in a meeting to be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.
California
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BLM Central California District Resource Advisory Council to host virtual meeting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will discuss a range of public land management topics in meeting to be held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The business meeting includes a public comment period scheduled at 1:45 p.m. The business meeting agenda can be reviewed in advance.
Utah
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Volunteers Needed for 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey

Citizen scientists are needed for the 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS)! Help monitor Utah's eagles, owls, and more. No experience required—training provided in Feb. & Mar. Volunteers visit assigned areas from Mar.–July. Learn more at rins.org.