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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Utah, Moab FO
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BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah

The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
California
A wild horse runs across a meadow.

BLM plans gather of excess wild horses in Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to gather and remove excess wild horses from public rangelands in the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area to prevent impacts to rangeland health in Lassen County, Calif., and Washoe County, Nev. Gather operations will begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, and could continue for 15 days or longer.
Colorado
a flyer details event information for a wild horse and burro adoption event in Florence, Colorado, Oct. 11-12

BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption in Florence

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption Oct. 11-12, 2024, offering horses and burros at Pathfinder Regional Park in Florence, Colorado.
California
A flower filled meadow along the Pacific Ocean

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Point Arena

The Bureau of Land Management, Ukiah Field Office, plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Point Arena – Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument in Mendocino County. Pile-burn operations could start as soon as Oct. 1, and may continue periodically through the fall, winter and spring. Prescribed fire operations will take place only when weather and fuel moistures allow for safe and successful burning.
Utah
View of Lower Calf Creek Falls, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Calf Creek Recreation Site scheduled to reopen

Grand Staricase-Escalante National Monument reopens Calf Creek Recreation Site.
Oregon-Washington
group from the Steens Mountain Advisory Council gathered outdoors

Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in October

The Steens Mountain Advisory Council will meet Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. A virtual participation option is available as well.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM issues temporary closure for road maintenance northwest of Rifle

The Colorado River Valley Field Office will restrict access to JQS Road, located northwest of Rifle, to conduct annual road maintenance Oct. 1-11.
Wyoming
Oil and gas development in Wyoming

BLM seeks initial input for June 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

– The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 29 oil and gas parcels totaling 24,728.91 acres.
Arizona, Yuma FO
Fire restrictions graphic

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in western Arizona

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in western Arizona
California
Susanville Railroad Depot, a white building next to rail road tracks.

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Lassen County

The Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Land and Trails Trust are inviting outdoor enthusiasts to help with Lassen County cleanup and improvement projects in recognition of National Public Lands Day and Susanville Hometown Pride on Saturday, Sept. 28. Projects will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the historic Susanville Railroad Depot and along the Bizz Johnson Trail.
Alaska
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BLM Seeks Applicants for Alaska Resource Advisory Council

Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a 30-day call for public applicants to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC).