Announcements

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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).
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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BLM plans prescribed fire treatments south of Grand Junction

Fire managers with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit plan to conduct a prescribed fire treatment Sept. 30-Oct. 19 about 18 miles south of Grand Junction.
Wyoming, Buffalo FO
A wildland firefighter carries a drip torch during a prescribed burn in 2022.

BLM Buffalo to conduct prescribed burn in Johnson County

The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct a prescribed burn this fall in the Beartrap Meadow area along Hazelton Road in southwest Johnson County.
Idaho, Upper Snake FO
Reffit outdoors

BLM’s Upper Snake Field Office welcomes new manager

Idaho Falls District welcomes John Reffit as the new field manager for the Upper Snake Field Office. His official starting date was Sep. 23.
Eastern States, Lower Potomac FO
A view of fallen trees, logs, and other undergrowth among the woods at Douglas Point, Maryland.

BLM seeks input for proposed vegetation treatments in Virginia and Maryland

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment evaluating potential impacts of removing excess vegetation from approximately 1,212 public acres in Maryland and Virginia. 
Utah, Richfield FO
Road into the Henry Mountains. Photo by Kelly Rigby/BLM Utah

Public input invited on the environmental review for Henry Mountains Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan

The BLM Richfield Field Office is initiating a public comment period for the Travel Management Plan (TMP) for the Henry Mountain Fremont Gorge Travel Management Area.
Alaska, Anchorage DO
Group of people walking on a road.

BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day on Campbell Tract

The BLM invites the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2024, “Together for Tomorrow” during the all-volunteer event on Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BLM Campbell Tract.
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.