Announcements

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Elko DO, Wells FO
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area Emergency Horse Gather

On or about August 25, 2024, the Wells Field Office plans to begin an emergency wild horse gather on and around the Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area (HMA) located approximately 62 miles southwest of Wells, Nevada.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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BLM proposes new fees for Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area

The Grand Junction Field Office seeks public input on a business plan with proposed recreation fees for select campsites in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. The field office will accept comments from the public through Sept. 25.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.