Announcements

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Utah
a group of people in blue t-shirts stand with trash collected off public lands.

BLM Utah plans events statewide for National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day is Sept. 28, 2024. Join us at any of these events to give back to your public lands.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Comet NEOWISE visible at dusk from Otter 2 camp in Gunnison Gorge NCA (2020); photo by Andrew Hancock

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area earns International Dark Sky Park recognition

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area earns International Dark Sky Park certification from DarkSky International.
Nevada
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BLM announces meeting of the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on Oct. 3, and a field tour on Oct. 4, 2024, in Elko, Nev.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
Two people using tools to work soil at a volunteer event

Sept. 27: BLM Lakeview District Office to host National Public Lands Day event

On Friday, September 27, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District Office is hosting a National Public Lands Day event near Clover Flat from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
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BLM issues decision on mine expansion in Salida

The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office has issued a decision on the expansion of the Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix sand and gravel pit in Salida.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
Dillon Field Office Sign. Large tree and office building in background.

BLM and NorthWestern Energy Team Up for New Floating Dock at Kobayashi Beach

The Bureau of Land Management and NorthWestern Energy are kicking off the construction of a brand-new floating dock at Kobayashi Beach.
Idaho, Boise DO
Wild horses running on the open range

BLM concludes emergency wild horse gather in southwestern Idaho

Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas burned by Jump and Paddock fires
Colorado, Southwest DO
Volunteers pose in front of a sign after completing work at Painted Hand Trailhead in Canyons of the Ancients NM on National Public Lands Day 2023.

National Public Lands Day projects planned for BLM Colorado Southwest District

Join in one of the volunteer opportunities happening across the BLM Colorado Southwest District over the coming weeks in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Colorado, San Luis Valley FO
A mountain biker overlooks the San Luis Valley.

Sept. 28-29: Greenie Mountain Trail Construction

Help the BLM maintain and expand the Greenie Mountain trail system in the San Luis Valley.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
Rock climbers often find great spots on public lands.

Oct. 13: Shelf Road Climbing Area Crag Maintenance

Volunteers will assist the BLM with trail improvements to access rock climbing cliffs.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
Rocky canyons on public lands.

Oct. 5: Phantom Canyon Clean-Up

Come help the BLM maintain your public lands during the volunteer cleanup of Phantom Canyon!