Announcements

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California
A brown trapezoid sign reading Chimney Creek Campground.

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Creek Campground, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Canebrake Road; Closures remain at Long Valley Campground and Long Valley Loop road

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office is lifting the emergency closure of the Creek Campground, a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, and Canebrake Road in Tulare County. The closures were in place for public and firefighter safety in relation to the management of the SQF Lightning Complex Fire and are no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression. The closures are lifted as of Tues., Aug. 13. Long Valley Campground and Long Valley Loop road remain closed.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces October 2024 oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for October 22, 2024.
Alaska
A diverse group of people gather for an outdoor photo in front of spruce trees. They are dressed for volunteer trail work.

Sept. 28: Campbell Tract National Public Lands Day 2024

Spend the morning completing volunteer projects to improve your public lands at the BLM Alaska Campbell Tract in Anchorage. No experience necessary!
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
A group of wild horses running across the landscape with your foals.

September 6-7: Wild horse and burro event in Cedarburg, Wisconsin

A BLM wild horse and burro adoption event will be held at the Ohio Horse Park in Cedarburg, Wisconsin September 6-7 2024.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Cover of Uncompahgre FO Draft Recreation Business Plan

BLM proposes new recreation fees for the Uncompahgre Field Office

The Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking public comments through September 16 on proposed new recreation fees for eight developed campgrounds and eight day use sites.
Arizona, Safford FO
Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area with sandy dunes.

BLM announces temporary maintenance closure of natural hot tubs in Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area

The Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area hot tubs will be closed from August 19 through August 22, 2024.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Marietta Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro Gather

On or about August 20, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Marietta Herd Management Area.
Wyoming, Lander FO
A helicopter takes off after fueling up from a fuel truck.

BLM and partners work to control cheatgrass across Wind River/Bighorn Basin District

BLM and local weed and pest districts will aerially spray cheatgrass in Bighorn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties through mid-September.
Cedar City FO
Shurtz Canyon EA Area with pinyon jumper and mountains in the background

BLM invites public input on Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

The BLM invites public review and comment on the Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Environmental Assessment. The 30-day comment period will be open from Aug. 12 to Sept. 11, 2024.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO
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BLM to conduct public information forum for Samantha Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will host an information forum on Aug. 19, 2024, to gather public input on the Samantha Solar Project proposed in White Pine County, Nev.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
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La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Kansas

BLM en Nuevo México anunció hoy una 21 de Noviembre de 2024 subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas con el fin de ofrecer cuatro parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,324.12 acres en Kansas.