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.
Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE
Idaho

July 11: Idaho Resource Advisory Council in-person meeting

The Idaho RAC will host a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting on July 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT, with public comments accepted at 1:15 p.m.
Arizona, Yuma FO

July 6: Learn to Recreate Responsibly in Yuma

Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Biologist Daniel Rigby will go over the basics of recreating responsibly and some of the exciting recreation opportunities available on public lands in and around Yuma.
Utah, Salt Lake FO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in north and central Utah

The BLM West Desert District issued a fire prevention order to announce seasonal fire restrictions
Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on proposed changes to recreation fees

The BLM seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on proposed business plans to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at six recreation sites managed by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office.
Wyoming

BLM starts fence conversion at JO Ranch

BLM investing in replacing fence at the historic JO Ranch. The fence will be more wildlife friendly and provide opportunity for bringing livestock permittees and wildlife non-governmental groups that want to do good things for big game species.
Wyoming

Juniper removal for improving wildlife habitat and promoting natural regeneration

Partner work between BLM, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and Little Snake River Conservation District on removing juniper for wildlife improvement and promotion of natural regeneration.
Alaska

BLM approves management plan for Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office announced approval of a new comprehensive management plan for the Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River near Central, Alaska.
California

BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices effective Wednesday, June 12, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The Mother Lode Field Office and Ukiah Field Office seasonal
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center welcomes blacksmithing demos, Dutch-oven cooking

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center June 15 and 16 for a weekend featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and Dutch-oven cooking.

California

BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Napa

NAPA, Calif. – Wild horses and burros from the herd management areas of northeast California will be looking for new homes when the Bureau of Land Management offers them for adoption Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, at the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association Arena, 1200 Foster Road, in Napa. The BLM will offer eight mares and geldings aged 4 to 5, and 10 yearling fillies and geldings. A total of 14 burros of all ages, including yearlings, will also be available.