Announcements

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BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Lawton, Oklahoma

The BLM will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Lawton, Okla., Aug. 2-3, at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.  
Alaska
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White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity from the Globe Fire

Fire closure order rescinded. Public access restored to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome .
California, Northern California DO
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BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for lands managed by Redding Field Office

REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Siskiyou and Trinity counties beginning Wednesday, July 10. These seasonal fire restrictions listed in the fire order will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect until further notice. These restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention order.
Utah
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Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 9, 2024

KANAB, Utah — Crews on the Deer Springs Fire are continuing fire line construction to the south and containing any smaller fires that migrated off the rim. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Announces August Meeting

The BLM’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Daylight Time (PT). The public is welcome to attend the virtual meeting.
Wyoming
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BLM seeks public comment for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

BLM announces 4Q public comment
Utah
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Deer Springs Fire Incident: Evening Update for July 8, 2024

KANAB, Utah — Today’s suppression tactics focused on the north side of fire to keep away from community of Deer Springs. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon District

On July 8th, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfires Restricted on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 9

With the record-breaking heat and increasingly dry conditions, officials with the BLM Medford District are prohibiting campfire use on the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Medford District

Due to recent high temperatures and increasing fire danger, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing additional public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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BLM issues fire restrictions for Campbell, Sheridan counties

Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is placing Stage 1 fire restrictions on BLM-administered public lands in Campbell and Sheridan counties beginning July 9.