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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Wyoming

BLM starts fence conversion at JO Ranch

BLM investing in replacing fence at the historic JO Ranch. The fence will be more wildlife friendly and provide opportunity for bringing livestock permittees and wildlife non-governmental groups that want to do good things for big game species.
Wyoming

Juniper removal for improving wildlife habitat and promoting natural regeneration

Partner work between BLM, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and Little Snake River Conservation District on removing juniper for wildlife improvement and promotion of natural regeneration.
Alaska

BLM approves management plan for Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office announced approval of a new comprehensive management plan for the Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River near Central, Alaska.
California

BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices effective Wednesday, June 12, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The Mother Lode Field Office and Ukiah Field Office seasonal
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center welcomes blacksmithing demos, Dutch-oven cooking

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center June 15 and 16 for a weekend featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and Dutch-oven cooking.

California

BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Napa

NAPA, Calif. – Wild horses and burros from the herd management areas of northeast California will be looking for new homes when the Bureau of Land Management offers them for adoption Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, at the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association Arena, 1200 Foster Road, in Napa. The BLM will offer eight mares and geldings aged 4 to 5, and 10 yearling fillies and geldings. A total of 14 burros of all ages, including yearlings, will also be available.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM urges western Nevada residents to take wildfire precautions for 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is advising residents living within the Carson City District, which encompasses 11 counties in western Nevada and eastern California to be aware of wildfire prevention.
Eastern States

June 14-15: Wild horse and burro event in Doswell, Virginia

A wild horse and burro event is scheduled to be held in Doswell, Va.
Wyoming

BLM seeks public input on Rock Springs wild horse gather plan

The BLM is seeking public input to inform the development of an environmental assessment for the gather and removal of nearly 5,000 excess wild horses over a 3-year period. This scoping period ends 8 July, 2024.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Order Announced for 2024

Interagency Fire Restrictions in Southern Nevada are effective from June 8, 2024 until the 31st day of December 2024, unless rescinded earlier.
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center hosts flint knapping workshop

Celebrate archaeology at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this summer with a flint knapping workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.