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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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.
National Office
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BLM takes steps to accelerate geothermal energy development

BLM finalized a categorical exclusion that will help accelerate discovery of new geothermal resources on public lands.
Idaho, Salmon FO
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BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office adds new rental cabin enhancing Continental Divide Trail experience

New remote lodging opportunity to the public all year long.
California
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Gabe Garcia welcomes role as new BLM Central California District Manager

The Bureau of Land Management has selected Gabriel Garcia to serve as the new District Manager for the Central California District. In this position, Garcia will be responsible for roughly 2.2 million acres of BLM-managed public lands stretching from the Pacific coast through the Central Valley across the Sierra Nevada to the California-Nevada border.
New Mexico, Socorro FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed fee increase at Datil Well Campground

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground.
New Mexico, Roswell FO
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Bureau of Land Management seeks input for proposed off-highway vehicle area fees near Roswell

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to change fees at Haystack Mountain and Mescalero Sands North Dune off-highway vehicle areas near Roswell.
New Mexico, Taos FO
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BLM seeks advisory council nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that it is seeking public nominations for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council.
Colorado, San Luis Valley FO
A BLM wildland firefighter conducts prescribed burn operations to help improve vital habitat for sensitive species in Colorado's San Luis Valley.

Seasonal burns to commence at Blanca Wetlands

The BLM is preparing a prescribed burn at the Blanca Wetlands. The burn is scheduled for between mid-January 2025 and late March 2025 and will be conducted as weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.
Utah, Green River DO
Smoke rises from the Pariette Wetlands following the burn in 2024.

BLM to conduct Prescribed Burns at Pariette Wetlands

The BLM is planning prescribed burns on 300 acres of Pariette Wetlands from late January to March 2025. These burns control invasive vegetation, benefiting waterfowl. Portions may be closed in this time.