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, Lander FO
A dirt road through a forested area is covered with a snow drift.

BLM delays Shoshone Lake Road opening, begins construction

The BLM will delay the opening of the Shoshone Lake Road until 5:00 p.m. on June 21. This delay will allow conditions to improve and construction to begin.
Idaho, Boise DO
Two BLM engines with firefighters from BLM, Eagle, and Oasis Fire Departments

BLM Idaho facilitates critical firefighting boost delivering surplus engines to local fire department

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Idaho
Picture of the Idaho State Office entrance sign and building

July 11: Idaho Resource Advisory Council in-person meeting

The Idaho RAC will host a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting on July 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT, with public comments accepted at 1:15 p.m.
Arizona, Yuma FO
The Eagletail Mountains Wilderness in Arizona, with a cloudy horizon in the background and mountains in the foreground.

July 6: Learn to Recreate Responsibly in Yuma

Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Biologist Daniel Rigby will go over the basics of recreating responsibly and some of the exciting recreation opportunities available on public lands in and around Yuma.
Utah, Salt Lake FO
A man aims his rifle at a paper target set up on a hill

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in north and central Utah

The BLM West Desert District issued a fire prevention order to announce seasonal fire restrictions
Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO
BLMs popular Blackwell Island will open May 26

BLM’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on proposed changes to recreation fees

The BLM seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on proposed business plans to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at six recreation sites managed by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office.
Wyoming
JO Ranch Fence

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

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
Cover page of plan with BLM logo and National Conservation Lands header. 2024 Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River Final Comprehensive River Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

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
Campsite with orange tent, black sedan, picnic table and fire ring.

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
Wyoming blacksmith Dave Osmundsen stands next to an event schedule board.

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.