Announcements

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Nevada, Red Rock/Sloan FO
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BLM Announces Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands at Sloan Canyon NCA During the Construction of the Permanent Contact Station

The Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration during construction of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Contact Station.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM firewood permits available at multiple locations

Permits for firewood cutting in the Carson City District, are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov/ and in person at the locations identified below.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces January 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025, to offer 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 1,324 acres in Montana and North Dakota. 
Wyoming, Pinedale FO
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BLM completes improvements and repairs to Reardon Road

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has completed maintenance on Reardon Road (BLM road 5401), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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BLM seeks Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council members

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15, 2024.
Idaho, Boise DO
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BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk

BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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Black Rock Field Office has issued a DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area

The Black Rock Field Office has issued a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) and associated Decision Record (DR) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Christmas tree permits now available!

Christmas tree permits for cutting your own tree(s) from BLM-administered lands will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s Roseburg District Office beginning November 12 through December 24, 2024.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
To remove the leftover fuels after thinning treatments, wood is gathered into piles and then burned during parts of the year when accidental spread is least likely.

BLM plans seasonal pile burns

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in seven locations within the Royal Gorge Field Office and in three locations within the San Luis Valley Field Office.
California
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BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices ease seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has eased fire restrictions, effective Monday Nov. 4, on public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices. Fire restrictions were initiated on June 12 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, the Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating prescribed fire treatments and pile burns this fall from November through January.