Announcements

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Montana-Dakotas
Snow covered ground. Flames from controlled burn.

BLM to conduct controlled burns of slash piles through March 2025

The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will conduct controlled burns of slash piles from Dec. 3, 2024, through March 2025.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
map showing temporary closure area for Rage at the River event

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2024 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race

Announces temporary closure for the 2024 Rage at the River OHV Event
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Two BLM employees stand behind a locked gate marking the seasonal closure at Electric Hills in the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Seasonal closures in Uncompahgre Field Office begin December 1

Annual winter closures in the Uncompahgre Field Office begin December 1 to prevent road and trail damage and reduce stress to wintering wildlife.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
A sunset in the Carlsbad Field Office area.

BLM seeks input on proposed land sale to Eddy County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed noncompetitive direct land sale of nearly 200 acres of public lands east of Carlsbad to Eddy County.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM announces seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife

The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will begin winter closures Dec. 1. These seasonal closures protect wildlife and natural resources and reduce damage to roads.
Utah
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Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count

Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Klamath Falls Field Office to Conduct Aerial Native Seed Treatments

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct aerial native seeding treatments across approximately 1,525 acres within the Klamath Falls Field Office.
Colorado, Tres Rios FO
Elk looking for food in Tres Rios Field Office during the winter.

Seasonal wildlife closures in Tres Rios Field Office begin December 1

Annual seasonal wildlife closures begin December 1 for BLM-administered public lands in the Durango area of the Tres Rios Field Office and remain in effect through April 30 to protect wintering mule deer and elk.
Wyoming, Casper FO
A mother and daughter harvest a christmas tree from public lands.

BLM reevaluates Muddy Mountain Road closure, keeps road open until further notice

The Bureau of Land Management has reevaluated its decision to close Muddy Mountain Road on Dec. 2 following an assessment of weather forecasts for the Casper area. The road will remain open until further notice.

Utah, Cedar City FO
Desert landscape of Star Range Project area in Beaver County, UT.

BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in Beaver County

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily setting aside roughly 5,159 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 600-megawatt Star Range Solar Project near Milford in Beaver County.
California, Palm Springs-South Coast FO
A jeep next to a tent in the desert at sunset.

BLM seeks camp host for Mule Mountain Long Term Visitor Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for a volunteer to serve as a campground host at Coon Hollow campground in Mule Mountain Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA).