Announcements

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Montana-Dakotas
smoke rising over mountain

Fire Prevention Awareness: Protecting Our Public Lands During Harvest Season

As we approach the critical harvest season, the Bureau of Land Management emphasizes the importance of fire prevention, particularly regarding human-caused fires related to agricultural operations.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Headshot of author Janelle Molony

Trails Center to host meet and greet with historian and author Janelle Molony

Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Wednesday, Aug. 14 for a special meet and greet with author and historian, Janelle Molony.

Idaho, Boise DO
Black Cliffs Climbing Area, grass in foreground, rock face, and blue sky in background.

October 12: National Public Lands Day at Black Cliffs Rock Climbing Area

BLM ID is partnering with Boise Climbers Alliance, Challenged Athletes Foundation, and Mission 43 to provide accessible trails and parking so more people can enjoy Black Cliffs Climbing Area.
Idaho, Boise DO
Group of People Collecting Seeds at Bogus Basin as part of a community Volunteer Day on the mountain. Trees in background.

Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day at Bogus Basin

Federal, state, city agencies and outdoor recreation and public land stewardship groups are partnering to assist with volunteer restoration projects at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area in the Boise National Forest.
Wyoming, Worland FO
A portal sign reading "Duck Swamp Environmental Education Area" is posted in a brushy area with a bridge and covered picnic area in the distance.

Aug. 24: BLM hosts National Public Lands Day event at Duck Swamp

Join us August 24 for the Duck Swamp Glow-Up! We'll make a valuable contribution to public lands at this popular recreation area near Worland.
Utah
A group of horses running.

BLM to begin Sulphur Herd Management Area wild horse gather, August 2024

The BLM Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove wild horses from within and outside of the Sulphur Herd Management Area in Beaver, Iron and Millard Counties starting Tuesday, Aug. 13.
California
A fern covered trail in a wet, foggy forest.

BLM to host free nature writing workshop at Headwaters Forest Reserve

North coast author Jerry Martien will lead a free nature writing workshop, Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve near Eureka.
Idaho
Photo of Jump Fire - Photo credit - Boise District BLM

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to containment of the Jump Fire.
Wyoming
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BLM uses UAS to facilitate restoration

BLM utilizes Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to collect resource information on public lands in Wyoming's two Restoration Landscapes, LaBarge and Muddy Creek.
Wyoming, High Desert DO
Pinedale Mountains

BLM High Desert District Announces Availability of Herbicide EA for Public Comment

The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District (HDD) is requesting public comment on the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-WY-D000-2024-0001-EA).
Montana-Dakotas
Oil and gas rig in front of a sunset.

BLM holds Montana, North Dakota oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale Aug. 6.