Announcements

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Arizona, Colorado River DO
Fire restrictions graphic

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk

Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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BLM seeks public input for the Wildcat Exploration Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Wildcat Exploration Project in the Seven Troughs Range of Pershing County.
Alaska, Fairbanks DO
Map of closure site

Temporary closure to restore fish habitat in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

The BLM Alaska Eastern Interior Field Office will temporarily close 44 acres below the Nome Creek Bridge in the White Mountains National Recreation Area while stream restoration work is underway June 6 – July 20.
Oregon-Washington, Klamath Falls FO
Wood River Wetlands Volunteers

Volunteer Event at Wood River Wetlands

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Klamath Falls Field Office is hosting a Volunteer Event at Wood River Wetlands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Mountain bikers riding through sage brush with pine trees and blue skies in background.

BLM Casper reopens Muddy Mountain for the summer

The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office has reopened Muddy Mountain Road for the summer.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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BLM drills new water well at Devil’s Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake

The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has started construction of a new well at Devil’s Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake northeast of Helena.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM to hold wild horse and burro adoption event in Billings, June 8-9

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas will host a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event and a First Touch Gentling Clinic with Mustang Matt, at the MetraPark Inner Field in Billings, June 8-9.
New Mexico, Roswell FO
Fort Stanton at sunset.

BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snow River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
A wooden handcart.

Trails Center announces summer Junior Ranger programs

Junior Ranger programs at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center start this Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m. with the program "Life on the Trail."

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
Photo of Wild Horses

June 21-22: BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Checotah, Oklahoma

The BLM will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Checotah, Okla., June 21-22, at the Checotah Round-Up Club Arena.   
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO
site of the approved quarry

BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls

BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls - Burns Industries, LLC would develop the quarry on 204 acres of BLM-managed public land, with a total surface disturbance of 262 acres, including some private lands, during the 100-year life of the quarry.