Announcements

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Idaho
Wilson Lake recreation area managed by the Shoshone Field Office

Shoshone Field Office seeks comment on proposed fees at campgrounds and boat ramps

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on a proposed business plan to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at three recreation sites managed by the Shoshone Field Office.
California, Central California DO
Portrait of Kay-Leigh Barnitz

BLM selects Kay-Leigh Barnitz as new Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument manager

UKIAH, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management California and the Mendocino National Forest announce the selection of Kay-Leigh Barnitz as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument manager. Her career in public service and natural resources spans more than 10 years. She now embraces the challenge of overseeing the management of 330,780 acres of public lands in a region stretching from Napa County to the mountains of the Mendocino National Forest north of Clear Lake.
Wyoming, Lander FO
Three brown horses stand in an open, shrubby landscape looking at the camera.

BLM concludes North Lander Complex wild horse gather

The gather was conducted to return the Complex to within its appropriate management level and to prevent further degradation of the range due to wild horse overpopulation.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
Photo of horses for Girard Adoption Event

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Girard, Kansas

The BLM will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Girard, Kan., Aug. 23-24, at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.    
California, Central California DO
Fire engine with firefighters and a controlled burn.

BLM increases fire restrictions in Central California District due to high fire danger

The Bureau of Land Management is increasing fire restrictions and temporary target shooting limitations for BLM-managed public lands within the Central California District. Increased restrictions are in effect for the Central Coast Field Office, Mother Lode Field Office, and the Ukiah Field Office effective July 24, due to high fire danger. These increased restrictions are in addition to the initial fire restrictions issued by the field offices and the year-round statewide fire prevention order and will remain in effect until further notice.
Arizona, Yuma FO
A large solar array in the California Desert with mountains in the background.

August 14: BLM to hold public meeting about proposed Elisabeth Solar Project

The BLM will host a public meeting on August 14 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
a brown, wooden sign with yellow letters reads Coconino National Forest

BLM seeks input on protections for Coconino National Forest’s Oak Creek Canyon

The BLM is announcing a public comment period and a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Sign reading National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.

Trails Center to host drop spinning workshop August 3

The Trails Center will host a drop spinning workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. on August 3.

Alaska, Glennallen FO
A person recreating near Castner Glacier

BLM seeks public comment on Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP), kicking off a 30-day public comment period that ends August 18, 2024.
Idaho
Payette Fire Restriction Area Map 2024

Land Management Agencies to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Central Idaho

Land management agencies within the Payette Fire Restrictions Area will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until October 1, 2024.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
A solar car stops at the trails center during the american solar challenge.

American Solar Challenge to cross finish line Saturday at the Trails Center

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this Saturday, July 27, and help cheer on participants of the Electrek American Solar Challenge as they roll across the finish line.