Announcements

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Alaska, Glennallen FO

BLM seeks public comment on Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP), kicking off a 30-day public comment period that ends August 18, 2024.
Idaho

Land Management Agencies to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Central Idaho

Land management agencies within the Payette Fire Restrictions Area will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until October 1, 2024.
Wyoming, High Plains DO

American Solar Challenge to cross finish line Saturday at the Trails Center

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this Saturday, July 27, and help cheer on participants of the Electrek American Solar Challenge as they roll across the finish line.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon

Campfires prohibited across BLM’s Northwest Oregon District

Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District.
Colorado

CANCELED ~ BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption in Calhan

The Bureau of Land Management has canceled the planned wild horse and burro adoption Aug. 2-3, 2024, at the El Paso County Fair and Events Complex in Calhan, Colorado.
California

BLM to host California Desert District Advisory Council meeting and field tour August 9-10

The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Monterey Bay Conference Room at South Point Hotel, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89183. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon

Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure Lane County

Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure in Northwest Oregon District due fires in Lane County
Idaho, Salmon FO

Federal And State Agencies Implement Stage I Fire Restrictions In Central Idaho

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho has set Stage 1 fire restrictions as of Friday, July 19, 2024.
Alaska

BLM to Open Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on August 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on August 1, with a harvest limit of two bull caribou.
Cedar City FO

Bidding Opens for BLM Commercial Pine Nut Gathering Permits

The BLM CCFO is now accepting sealed contract bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits on nine identified units within the Indian Peaks and Mountain Home ranges. Bids must be submitted by 2 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.
Colorado, Northwest DO

Northwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in August

The Northwest Resource Advisory Council will conduct a field tour on Aug. 21 and meeting on Aug. 22 in Grand Junction, CO.