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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California, Northern California DO
A morning mist over a coastal mountain range. Pacific Ocean in the background.

BLM continues fuels reduction projects in King Range to reduce wildfire risk

The Bureau of Land Management will continue fuels reduction work in the King Range National Conservation Area to reduce the risk of wildfire and restore forest health. The work will begin in September and continue until February 2025. Work will occur along King Peak Road and the Paradise Royal Mountain Bike Trail.
Elko DO
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Public input welcomed for Programmatic ESR & Weeds Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District Office invites the public to provide input on the Programmatic ESR & Weeds Environmental Assessment (EA).
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM, Friends group announce selection of local artist-in-residence

BLM and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks announce the selection of Crystal Evans, a local Las Cruces artist, as this year’s artist-in-residence for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. 
Arizona, Safford FO
saguaro cactus, cottonwood trees, and other vegetation with rocky canyon walls in the distance

BLM seeks input on plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona seeks public comments on six draft Recreation Business Plans from Sept. 6, 2024, to Oct. 21, 2024.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
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Crescent Sand Dunes National Public Lands Day Event 2024

Join the Tonopah Field Office for the Bureau of Land Management for a Recreational Improvement Installation and Clean Up event at Crescent Sand Dunes on September 28, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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October 5: Cowiche Canyon Trail Maintenance

Volunteers are invited to perform trailhead maintenance, install trail erosion control and interpretive signs, repair fencing, pull weeds and other trail maintenance at the Cowiche Canyon Uplands Trailhead in Yakima.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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September 14: Eagle Rock Winter Range Fence

The Deschutes Field Office BLM in Prineville, OR has partnered with the Mule Deer Foundation on the Sanford Creek and Eagle Rock Winter Range Habitat Restoration Project.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado hires Brian St. George as Associate State Director

BLM Colorado hires Brian St. George as Associate State Director
Utah
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BLM seeks input for 2025 geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input for the environmental assessment of a proposed geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah.
Wyoming, Lander FO
A gravel road with a culvert at its base runs past a scenic red mesa.

Improvements to Shoshone Lake Road wrapping up

Important work on the Shoshone Lake Road has greatly improved this popular recreational access route west of Lander.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM Las Cruces District installs cashless fee collection kiosks

The BLM Las Cruces District installed Remote Off-Grid Kiosks to process card payments instead of cash at Three Rivers Petroglyph Recreation Area, Aguirre Spring Campground and Dripping Springs Natural Area.