Announcements

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California, Northern California DO
Historic photo of foresters in a line in front of a recently felled old growth red wood tree.

Archaeology and preservation of Falk townsite subject of free presentation

The history, archaeological record and ongoing preservation efforts at the Falk townsite in the Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve will be topics of a free presentation, Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Clarke Museum, 240 E St., in Eureka.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
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Tonopah Field Office initiated public scoping period on the Bullfrog Herd Management Area Management Evaluation

A Management Evaluation has been prepared and is available for public review. The documents represent the current situation on range and will aid in alternative development of the Bullfrog Gather Plan.
Wyoming
Oil and gas rig in front of a sunset.

BLM holds September 2024 sale for Wyoming oil and gas leases

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 4 parcels covering 159.38 acres in Wyoming.
Wyoming, Cody FO
A dirt trail curves around the side of a hill with a river and trees beyond.

BLM Twin Creek Trail reroute provides access during construction

Recreationists will still be able to access the Twin Creek Trail while Wyoming Game and Fish Department replace the siphon on Rock Creek.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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BLM Amends Emergency Closure Order for the No Man Fire

The Bureau of Land Management has amended the emergency closure associated with the No Man fire, along Canton Creek and Pass Creek on lands administered by the BLM Roseburg District.
California
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Know Before You Go for best camping experience in the Alabama Hills

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office would like to encourage all visitors who plan on camping in the Alabama Hills this fall to plan ahead and prepare in order to have the best camping experience possible while enjoying and taking care of public lands. Camping in the Alabama Hills from mid-September through November can be very busy, with campsites filling up on weekends.  Additionally, the main access to the Hills through Whitney Portal Road is closed and visitors must use an alternate route, which adds travel time to get to Movie Road.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council members gathered for a discussion in a rugged landscape

BLM Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Announces November Meeting Date

The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet in person on Tuesday Nov. 19, and Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The public is welcome to attend both meetings.
Nevada, Elko DO
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Fire restrictions reduced in northeast Nevada

Fire restrictions will decrease in northeast Nevada on Tuesday, October 1 on public lands and unincorporated private lands in Elko, Lander, and Eureka Counties.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Photo of Carlsbad National Public Lands Day

Sept. 27-28: BLM plans National Public Lands Day events in Carlsbad

The BLM Carlsbad Field Office is celebrating the 31st annual National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to participate in two trash cleanup events.
Colorado
Oil and gas rig in front of a sunset.

BLM holds September 2024 sale for Colorado oil and gas leases

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering one parcel covering 120 acres in Colorado.
Eastern States, Lower Potomac FO
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October 8: Virtual public information meetings on proposed vegetation management in Virginia and Maryland

The BLM will hold two virtual public information meetings on the proposed vegetation management activities on public lands in Md. and Va. Tuesday, October 8. The first meeting is at 4 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m.