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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Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM Christmas Tree permits available online & in-person, starting November 18

The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Mon., Nov. 18, online and in-person. The permit is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 25.
New Mexico, Taos FO
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BLM Taos Field Office opens new parking lot at Horsethief Mesa

The BLM Taos Field Office partnered with Carson National Forest to improve access and parking at Horsethief Mesa. The project helps resolves trespassing issues and safety concerns associated with public access.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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A Holiday Tradition: Finding Your Christmas Tree in the Woods

For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition! Families are able to cut Christmas trees on Forest Service or BLM lands using a permit from either agency.
Idaho
members of the Wood River Mountain Bike Team maintain trail

BLM Partners with the Wood River Trails Coalition to construct trails in the Wood River Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office awarded the Wood River Trail Infrastructure Agreement to the Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC).
Colorado, White River FO
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BLM plans to burn slash piles across northwest Colorado this winter

BLM plans to burn slash piles across northwest Colorado this winter
Utah, Cedar City FO
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BLM seeks input on proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion Project in Iron County.
Utah
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BLM Seeks Public Assistance in Wild Horse Shooting Investigation on the Onaqui Herd Management Area

BLM Utah confirms a wild horse was shot on the Onaqui HMA. A $19,000 reward is offered for tips leading to an arrest. Public urged to report info on suspicious activity to aid the investigation.
Wyoming, Lander FO
Piles of slash, made up of tree branches and other vegetation, are burning while surrounded by snow on the ground.

BLM to burn slash piles this fall and winter

Contingent upon fuel moistures and weather, the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices will burn slash piles beginning in mid-November and into April.
California, Central California DO
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BLM approves project for public access at Cotoni-Coast Dairies

MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management today approved a project to build a northern parking area and trailhead for Cotoni-Coast Dairies, a unit of the California Coastal National Monument, near Davenport in Santa Cruz County.
Idaho, Upper Snake FO
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Christmas tree permits available in east Idaho

BLM is issuing $10 Christmas tree permits from 11/13 through 12/24 in SE Idaho.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Herbicide treatment to begin soon on public lands near Goodsprings, Mormon Mesa and Gold Butte

Beginning November 15, 2024, BLM will be implementing a hazardous fuels reduction project via the aerial dispersal of herbicide.