Announcements

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Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM to Acquire Land with Support from Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is excited to announce its decision to move forward with acquiring the first parcel of land authorized under the Gold and Twin Creek Acquisition Environmental Assessment, made possible with support from the Land and Water Conservation Fund
California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for northeast California public lands

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for northeast California public lands managed by the Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Shasta counties in California and Washoe County, Nevada beginning Monday, July 15.  These seasonal restrictions listed in the fire order will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect until further notice. These restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention order.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure for Salt Creek Fire

As a result of the Salt Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office has temporarily closed BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM proposes sale of public land parcels in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to sell seven parcels of public land, totaling 571 acres, in Lincoln and White Pine counties.
New Mexico, Farmington FO

BLM, BIA cancel draft amendment for Farmington Mancos-Gallup plan

Today’s procedural step formalizes action first announced in December; Agencies to continue work with Tribes, cooperating agencies, and other stakeholders on developing an updated approach for management of lands in the planning area.
New Mexico, Roswell FO

Bureau of Land Management rescinds fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restrictions at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts in Lincoln County, N.M.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

The sustained heat wave, along with extremely dry fuel conditions, have prompted officials with the BLM to increase campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Utah

Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 10, 2024

KANAB, Utah — Today’s operations included continued work to secure the fire line on both flanks of the fire. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM officials increase fire restrictions in Eastern Washington

Fire officials from the Spokane District have acted in response to dangerous fire conditions across Eastern Washington. Additional public use restrictions are now in effect on lands administered by the BLM and BOR.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions July 12

To help prevent human-caused wildfires on public lands, Vale District Bureau of Land Management will be implementing additional fire restrictions beginning Friday, July 12.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Lawton, Oklahoma

The BLM will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Lawton, Okla., Aug. 2-3, at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.