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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Arizona, Kingman FO
man donning fire equipment conducts a prescribed burn in the forest using a drip torch.

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

Fire managers will conduct prescribed burning near Pinion Pines, Atherton Acres, and Pine Lake; Hualapai Mountain Park; Hayden and Getz Peak communication sites; and Wild Cow Springs Campground between November 2024 and March 2025.
Nevada, Ely DO
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2025 Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather

The BLM Elko District, Wells Field Office and Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will begin a wild horse gather on or about Nov. 1, 2024, in and outside the Triple B Complex in Elko and White Pine counties, Nevada.
Alaska, Eastern Interior FO
Three caribou on a snowy snow with four more caribou visible on the hillside in the background.

BLM opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on October 27

The BLM will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F on October 27, 2024​. The caribou hunt is limited to federally qualified rural residents.
California
A controlled burn at the edge of a forest.

BLM plans prescribed fire projects in Lassen County

Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels in north of Eagle Lake in Lassen County, beginning Tuesday, Oct 22, and continuing through November 30. Projects will occur only when weather and fuel conditions allow for safe and successful burning.
California
A pile of brush burns in the snow.

BLM plans prescribed fire projects in in northeast California, northwest Nevada

Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office will conduct prescribed burns in various northeast California and northwest Nevada locations during the fall and winter months. Projects are designed to improve habitat conditions and reduce wildfire risk. They include burning piles of brush and limbs created in fuels reduction projects, and broadcast burns on larger landscapes.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
Little Elk Mountain landslide

BLM closes Little Elk Mountain Road following landslide

Bureau of Land Management are preparing to close Little Elk Mountain Road around November 1, 2024. A landslide is encroaching on the road, also known as BLM Road 16-8-36, around mile marker 1.4.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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The Bureau of Land Management reminds public of important safety information while recreating at Sand Mountain Recreation Area

Sand Mountain Recreation Area has seen an increase in recreationists during holiday weekends, especially during the upcoming Halloween weekend.. Capacity is expected to be reached by Thurs., Oct. 24.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Aerial view of power blocks at the Dale Burgett Geothermal Plant.

BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on December 5 in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office will hold a virtual competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 5, 2024, offering seven parcels totaling 4,467.77 acres in Doña Ana County.
Wyoming, Rawlins FO
Film Series title photo with Ranchers working with the WY BLM

BLM Rawlins Field Office featured in “Grazing Management for the Future” film series

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Rawlins Field Office is featured in the newly released "Grazing Management for the Future" six-part film series, presented by the Intermountain West Joint Venture and BLM.
Utah, Moab FO
Monitoring well, a small protrusion on the ground in a desert landscape

BLM seeks input on monitoring well plan modification in southeast Utah

The BLM is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of the Rio Algom Monitoring Well Plan Modification project.
Utah, Canyon Country DO
A group of people stand near a creek in green grass under blue sky and clouds

UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah

Nominations to all Utah Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees have been extended through November 20, 2024.