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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Arizona, Arizona Strip FO
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Temporary closure of routes on public lands announced for 2025 Rhino Rally motorcycle race in the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office area

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip Field Office announces the temporary closure on public lands for a race in Mohave County, Arizona, from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Idaho, Twin Falls DO
New BLM Twin Falls District Manager Birk Roseman

BLM’s Twin Falls District welcomes new district manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District welcomes Birk Roseman as the new Twin Falls district manager, following the retirement of long-time district manager Mike Courtney.
Utah
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BLM to begin Canyonlands Herd Management Area wild burro gather

The BLM will begin a wild burro gather in the Canyonlands HMA on Feb. 24 to manage herd size and protect rangeland health. Public viewing available.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed wild horse and burro management plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to update how the agency will manage wild horses and burros near Tonopah, Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for February 22, 2025

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Utah, Paria River DO
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Prescribed fire planned near Hatch to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk

BLM plans a 100-acre prescribed burn east of Hatch, Utah, starting Feb. 10 to restore habitat, reduce wildfire risk. Smoke may be visible near Hatch, Panguitch, and Hwy 143. Burns will occur only under safe conditions.
Nevada, Elko DO
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BLM updates vegetation management for northeast Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management today issued updates for how the agency will manage weeds and support wildlife restoration and rehabilitation work on public lands effected.
California, Northern California DO
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BLM to hold virtual public meetings to discuss OHV grant funds in northern CA

REDDING, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management welcomes anyone interested in off-highway vehicle recreation on public lands to share ideas about the use of California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grant funding, when the Northern California District hosts a virtual public meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be divided into three, one-hour segments for the Eagle Lake, Redding and Arcata field offices.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO
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BLM seeks public comment on preliminary research for water power project

Asking the public to review and provide comment on a preliminary environmental assessment analyzing White Pine Pumped Storage Hydrogeologic Evaluation Project proposal to gather groundwater data in Steptoe Valley.
Arizona, Safford FO
A BLM firefighter uses a drip torch to perform a prescribed burn

Prescribed fire planned south of Bowie

The Bureau of Land Management’s will conduct a single day prescribed fire near the Nine Mile Ranch headquarters on BLM-managed public land located seven miles south of Bowie, Arizona.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed Jackson Mountains wild horse and burro management plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to update how the agency will manage wild horses and burros in the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area.