Announcements

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Alaska
Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River winds around trees with mountains in background

BLM seeks comments on proposal to expand tour operations in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

The BLM is seeking public input through August 28 on an environmental assessment evaluating a permit application for snowmachine tours and helicopter day tours in the White Mountains National Recreation Area.
Nevada
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BLM seeks initial input for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 12 oil and gas parcels totaling 23,443 acres that may be included in a March 2025 lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends Aug. 28, 2024.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Historian Kylie McCormick

Local historian to present 'Collaboration on the Border' at the Trails Center

Kylie L. McCormick will present “Collaboration on the Border: Marking the Historic Trail on the Nebraska-Wyoming Line“ at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Red Rock/Sloan FO
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Sloan Canyon plant specimens and botanical research

Discover what plant specimens from Sloan Canyon are housed in the Wesley E. Niles Herbarium and how these specimens help with botanical research today.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO
A person inspects oil and gas infrastructure left behind by an operator at an orphaned well location.

BLM invests in restoring abandoned wells in Wyoming

With funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the BLM will plug orphaned wells and restore public lands in Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties.
New Mexico, Roswell FO
Photo of Fort Stanton Pile Burn

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Lincoln County

Beginning in August, the BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire operations at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The operations will continue through late September.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO
Smoke and flames from the Gwen Fire. Photo credit: Whitnee Haas, IDL.

BLM issues emergency closure at Mckay’s Bend Campground and Boat Launch due to wildfire

LEWISTON, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office is temporarily closing some BLM-managed public lands in Nez Perce County, due to the risk of the nearby Gwen and River Fires. This closure is essential to ensure public and firefighter safety and to allow fire fighting crews to respond effectively. This closure will remain in effect until the risk of wildland fire subsides.
Idaho
Thunder fire in Lemhi County, Idaho

BLM issues emergency fire closure in Williams Lake area due to Thunder Fire

Salmon Field Office is temporarily closing BLM-managed public lands in Lemhi County, due to the risk of the nearby Thunder Fire.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
water flowing near Hult Dam in Oregon

BLM proposes removal of Hult Dam to protect public safety

The BLM is announcing a proposal to remove Hult Dam in the interest of public safety. After years of analysis, public input, and planning, officials selected removal of the dam as its preferred alternative.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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BLM approves Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Gather Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management announced a new management plan for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range July 26, 2024.
California
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BLM proposes to extend land withdrawal to support U.S. Army operations in San Bernardino County

The BLM proposes to extend a public land withdrawal for continued military use and training at Fort Irwin National Training Center.