Announcements

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Wyoming, High Plains DO
Kerrville Wild Horse Adoption Event

BLM to host Wyoming Mustang and Burros Days in Wheatland

The Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro program is working with Wyoming Mustang Association to sponsor Wyoming Mustang and Burros Days in Wheatland on Aug. 24-25.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
Photo of a youth participating in the Youth Horse Challenge

Area youth compete in Wild Horse Youth Challenge at Kansas State Fair

On Sept. 14-15, the BLM will co-host the Wild Horse Youth Challenge along with the Kansas State Fair, the Wild Horse Youth Challenge Board and volunteers.
Alaska
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BLM welcomes new and reappointed members to Alaska Resource Advisory Council

The BLM is pleased to announce the addition of four new and two reappointed members to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC).
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
Fire restrictions graphic

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
Graphic that reads "fire restrictions lifted" with the BLM logo

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
A sunsets over a valley with tall sequoia trees in the foreground.

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
Large rocks under a orange sunset.

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.