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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Wyoming

BLM urges hunters, recreationists to prevent wildfires this fall

Fire danger remains high on Wyoming public lands.
Alaska

BLM extends summer motor vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer motor vehicle limitations will remain in effect until Nov. 1.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM encourages public to be cautious about continued fire danger

The BLM, Carson City District would like to remind the public of continued fire danger and extremely dry conditions.
Arizona, Tucson FO

BLM invests more than $3.5 million in San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

Tucson Field Office recently received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for ongoing fence repair and for water conservation in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, near Hereford.
Nevada, Humboldt FO

BLM seeks input on proposed power line for Sierra Solar project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for a proposed power line on approximately 55 acres of public lands in Churchill County.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO

BLM celebrates 25 years of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area

BLM Colorado is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area and Wilderness, established through Public Law 160-76 on October 21, 1999.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Issues Emergency Closure Order for the Pine Fire

The BLM has issued an emergency temporary closure associated with the Pine fire, on lands administered by the BLM, Prineville District.
Nevada

BLM announces geothermal lease sale results in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering 66 parcels totaling 219,130.24 acres.
New Mexico, Farmington FO

BLM to begin sagebrush treatments in San Juan, Rio Arriba, and Sandoval counties

The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with the San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District, will treat approximately 17,200 acres of sagebrush to improve watershed health in San Juan and Colorado watersheds.
Idaho

BLM’s Burley Field Office welcomes new field manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office recently welcomed John Elliott as the new Field Manager.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12, 2024

The RAC will meet on November 12. The meeting will be held in-person at 4701 North Torrey Pines, Las Vegas, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific. A virtual participation option will also be available.