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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Alaska
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BLM welcomes new and reappointed members to Alaska Resource Advisory Council

The newly appointed members represent perspectives including reindeer grazing, Alaska Natives and Tribes, state natural resource agencies, energy and mineral development, and dispersed recreation.
New Mexico, Roswell FO
Volunteers at the Roswell Field Office 2023 National Public Lands Day event.

Sept. 21: National Public Lands Day - Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office is celebrating the 31st Annual National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to help plant native grasses and shrub seeds and install riprap rock check dams on Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in Lincoln County.
Idaho, Cottonwood FO
Recreational vehicle site at Mckay's Bend Campground. Grass, picnic bench in foreground. RV and bathrooms in background.

BLM reopens Mckay’s Bend Campground and Boat Launch after wildfire

BLM reopens Mckay’s Bend Campground and Boat Launch after wildfire
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
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BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in central Arizona

On Thursday, Aug. 22, the BLM will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District Office, including BLM lands in Maricopa, northern Pinal, western Pima, and Yavapai counties.
Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM cancels stage 1 fire restrictions in Western Slope field offices Friday

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District will remove stage 1 fire restrictions for the Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices effective 12:01 a.m. Friday.
California, Central California DO
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Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area is closed due to Coffee Pot wildland fire

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office is issuing an emergency closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area in Tulare County, due to wildland fire danger from the nearby Coffee Pot Fire. This temporary closure is effective immediately, until further notice.
Utah
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BLM seeks public input for emergency stabilization, rehabilitation project proposal

Today, the BLM announced a seven-day public comment period on the draft environmental assessment for an Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Project following the Deer Springs Fire.
California, Central California DO
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BLM Central California District to host virtual Resource Advisory Council meeting

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a virtual public meeting of the Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The business meeting will include a public comment period and the agenda topics can be reviewed in advance.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Missouri Basin RAC to meet Sept. 11 in Glasgow

The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Sept. 11, 2024, in Glasgow, Montana, for their regular business meeting.
Color Country DO
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BLM invites public input on proposed enhanced geothermal power project

The BLM is inviting the public to comment on the Fervo Cape Geothermal Power Project draft environmental assessment through September 20, 2024.
Wyoming, High Desert DO
A burro wearing a halter and pack saddle looks at the camera.

BLM and partners hold September wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming, Nebraska

Events will be held September 7, 14, 20 and 28. Trained and untrained animals will be offered to qualified adopters for a $125 minimum fee.