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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Colorado, Little Snake FO
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BLM to conduct bait trap gather in Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area

BLM to conduct bait trap gather in Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area
Idaho, Salmon FO
smoke visible from HWY 93 south of Salmon

BLM lifts emergency fire closure in Williams Lake area

The BLM Salmon Field Office is lifting the temporary closure of BLM-managed public lands in Lemhi County as of 11:59 PM, Thurs. Aug. 1, 2024. This closure is no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression.
Arizona, Gila DO
solar array in the desert with mountains in the background.

BLM invites public to virtual forum for Calypte Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual forum to share information and receive public input on a right-of-way application for the proposed Calypte Solar Project in Graham County.
Nevada, Elko DO
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BLM seeks comment for the Lamoille Summit Trail System in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Lamoille Summit Trail System (Project) located between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada. The proposed project would consist of the construction of three trailhead/parking areas with approximately 50 miles of non-motorized trails on lands administered by the BLM.
Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO
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Western Slope public lands enter stage 1 fire restrictions Friday

Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will implement stage 1 fire restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. Aug. 2. BLM officials use specific criteria, including the moisture content of vegetation, weather outlooks, and human risk factors to make fire restrictions decisions.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
The remnants of the illegal dumping someone had set on fire. BLM photo.

BLM rangers catch arsonist as wildfire activity escalates

Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers recently caught an arsonist who ignited a small wildfire earlier this month.
Utah
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Deer Springs Fire Update: GSENM announces reopening of road, area closures

Deer Springs Fire Update: GSENM announces reopening of road, area closures
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Burns District BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments

The BLM Burns District plans to implement approximately 40,000 acres of aerial spray treatments targeting medusahead on public land beginning August 1. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft will be used in the effort.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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Bureau of Land Management expands emergency fire closure due to Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fire

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has expanded a temporary closure of BLM public lands due to fire activity. The expanded closure is for public and firefighter safety.
Wyoming, High Desert DO
Landscape view of prairie with blue sky

BLM extends comment period for proposed carbon dioxide sequestration project in Wyoming 

BLM is giving people 30 more days to comment on the carbon sequestration project.
Montana-Dakotas
map of conifer driving tour area

BLM offers public driving tour of recent conifer projects

North Central Montana District staff invite the public to participate in an Aug. 14 driving tour of the recent Crooked Creek Unit F prescribed burn and other hazardous fuels reduction locations in Petroleum County.