Announcements

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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
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.
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Fire Restrictions in Southern Nevada are effective from June 8, 2024 until the 31st day of December 2024, unless rescinded earlier.
Arizona, Kingman FO

BLM approves lithium exploration project in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management today announced its approval of the Big Sandy Valley Lithium Exploration Project near Wikieup.
Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks input for San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan

Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the preliminary environmental assessment and travel network alternatives for the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan in southeastern Utah.
Wyoming, Lander FO

BLM seeks input on overnight fees at Lander-area campgrounds

The Lander Field Office will accept comments through July 5 on a draft plan for updated overnight fees at three campgrounds near Lander.
Montana-Dakotas

This Friday: Sneak Peek of 75 Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption

Come out to the MetraPark Inner Field, Friday, June 7, 4-7 p.m. for a sneak peak of the 75 wild horses and burros that will be available for adoption at the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption event June 8-9.