Announcements

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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.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
BLM Logo

Campfires prohibited across BLM’s Northwest Oregon District

Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District.
Colorado
a flyer depicts images of wild horses and burros as well as displaying information for an August 203 adoption event

CANCELED ~ BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption in Calhan

The Bureau of Land Management has canceled the planned wild horse and burro adoption Aug. 2-3, 2024, at the El Paso County Fair and Events Complex in Calhan, Colorado.
California
A desert mountain range with tall yellow plants in the foreground

BLM to host California Desert District Advisory Council meeting and field tour August 9-10

The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Monterey Bay Conference Room at South Point Hotel, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89183. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period scheduled at 9:30 a.m.