Announcements

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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
A light green wildland fire truck, or water tender, sits in the foreground under think grey clouds in a desert landscape that has been scorched black by a wildland fire.

BLM Arizona Strip District crews suppressing Gunsight Fire

Arizona Strip District fire crews are making good progress on suppression efforts for the Gunsight Fire.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Fire Prevention Order Now in Effect on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management has implemented restrictions and prohibitions on specific activities and equipment to mitigate the risk of human-caused fires on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.
Wyoming
Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM holds June 2024 sale for Wyoming oil and gas leases

BLM announces sale results on the second quarter lease sale.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
New manager for the BLM Grand Junction Field Office Stacey Colon holds camera. Colon enjoys photography as a hobby.

BLM welcomes new Grand Junction Field Office manager

BLM Announcement: BLM welcomes new Grand Junction Field Office manager
California, Northern California DO
A yellow sunset over a dense coastal forest

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for lands managed by Arcata Field Office

ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Arcata Field Office in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties beginning Wednesday, July 3. 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 also in effect until further notice.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
Photo of Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area

BLM announces changes to hunting program on the Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area in Potter County, Texas

The BLM Oklahoma Field Office is announcing changes to the hunting program for the Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area in Potter County, Texas.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
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BLM seeks comment on proposed plan amendment and land sale in Nevada

The BLM invites public input on a proposal to sell approximately 249 acres of BLM-administered public lands in Nye County roughly 64 miles southwest of Ely. Comments are needed on or before Aug. 12, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure for Upper Applegate Fire

As a result of the Upper Applegate Fire, the BLM has temporarily closed BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety. Members of the public may not enter closed areas, and all uses are prohibited.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
BLM fire engine door with BLM insignia.

BLM issues fire restrictions for five eastern Wyoming counties

Due to dry conditions and increasing fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is placing stage 1 fire restrictions on public lands in the following counties: Crook, Niobrara, Weston, Goshen, and Platte.

Montana-Dakotas
Oil and gas rig in front of a sunset.

BLM seeks input for 2025 Montana oil and gas lease sale

The BLM Montana/Dakotas State Office opened a 30-day public scoping period on 13 Montana oil and gas parcels under consideration for a January 2025 lease sale. The comment period ends July 26, 2024.
California, Central California DO
The Pine Hill Preserve against a row of houses

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments reduce wildfire risk in California

Initial investment aim to reduce wildfire impacts in communities near public lands