Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Nevada, Black Rock FO
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The Bureau of Land Management issues temporary closure on the Black Rock Playa

The Black Rock Field Office announced temporary closure and temporary restrictions for activities on public lands for five years in June 2023.
Utah, Vernal FO
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BLM to conduct hazardous fuels reduction treatments in Northeastern Utah, August 2024

The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will begin implementing hazardous fuels reduction treatments on portions of Blue Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and the Bookcliffs starting in August 2024.
California
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BLM, Sacramento County Sheriff to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption

BLM, Sacramento County Sheriff to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption
Montana-Dakotas
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Fire Prevention Awareness: Protecting Our Public Lands During Harvest Season

As we approach the critical harvest season, the Bureau of Land Management emphasizes the importance of fire prevention, particularly regarding human-caused fires related to agricultural operations.
Utah
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BLM to begin Sulphur Herd Management Area wild horse gather, August 2024

The BLM Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove wild horses from within and outside of the Sulphur Herd Management Area in Beaver, Iron and Millard Counties starting Tuesday, Aug. 13.
California
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BLM to host free nature writing workshop at Headwaters Forest Reserve

North coast author Jerry Martien will lead a free nature writing workshop, Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve near Eureka.
Idaho
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BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to containment of the Jump Fire.
Wyoming
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BLM uses UAS to facilitate restoration

BLM utilizes Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to collect resource information on public lands in Wyoming's two Restoration Landscapes, LaBarge and Muddy Creek.
Wyoming, High Desert DO
Pinedale Mountains

BLM High Desert District Announces Availability of Herbicide EA for Public Comment

The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District (HDD) is requesting public comment on the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-WY-D000-2024-0001-EA).
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM holds Montana, North Dakota oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale Aug. 6.
Nevada
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The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather

The Humboldt River Field Office has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex wild horse and burro gather near Lovelock, Nev., on July 31, 2024.