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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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).
Wyoming, Casper FO
Slash piles burn among snow and pine trees.

BLM Casper to burn slash piles in Natrona County

The Bureau of Land Management plans to burn slash piles this winter in Natrona County. The pile burns will reduce material accumulated from previous fuels reduction projects.

Colorado, Southwest DO
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BLM Colorado offers personal use permits to harvest Christmas trees, firewood

The Bureau of Land Management is now offering permits to cut Christmas trees on specified public lands across Colorado until Dec. 24 either online or at most BLM field offices. 
California, El Centro FO
An off road vehicle at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.

BLM schedules DUI checkpoints on public land within Imperial County

Bureau of Land Management Law Enforcement Rangers will conduct driving under the influence (DUI) and registration checkpoints from noon to 2 a.m., Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, on BLM-managed public lands in Imperial County, within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.