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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Nevada, Tonopah FO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Eastern States, Lower Potomac FO

October 3: Public information meetings on proposed vegetation management in Virginia and Maryland

BLM Eastern States will hold an information meeting at the Lorton Public Library in Lorton, Virginia focusing on a vegetation management draft environmental assessment Thursday, October 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.