Announcements

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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
BLM-WY-SeparationCreek

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.
Wyoming
A gravel access road leading to a mountain range.

BLM seeks public comment on the Uinta Wind Energy Road Access Project

BLM opens a 15-day public comment period on a road access project.
Nevada
BLM Logo

The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather

The Humboldt River Field Office has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex wild horse and burro gather near Lovelock, Nev., on July 31, 2024.
Utah
Greg Sheehan Utah State Director

BLM Utah State Director leaving in October

BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan will leave his role with the organization to work as the CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation.