Announcements

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Wyoming
Rim Lake

Road closure notice: Rim Lake Road off state highway 71

Due to elevated water levels at Rim Lake, Rim Lake Road off state highway 71 has been closed until further notice. For public safety, motorized travel is not authorized through this area.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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BLM office moves to Port of Tillamook Bay

BLM leaders announced that the Tillamook Field Office will be moving June 3rd. The BLM’s lease at the current facility will expire in June, and the Field Office will relocate to the Port of Tillamook Bay.
Wyoming
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Be careful with fire this Memorial Day

BLM is reminding people to be careful with fire while out recreating on public lands this Memorial Day weekend.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
Photo of a line of working oil rigs with the sun shining behind them.

BLM announces July 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for July 16, 2024, to offer 27 oil and gas parcels totaling 5,574 acres in Montana and North Dakota. 
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
Pine trees in foreground with Devils Tower on horizon.

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Crook, Niobrara and Weston Counties

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions for BLM-administered public lands in Crook, Niobrara, and Weston counties. The BLM joins county partners in rescinding restrictions following recent and expected precipitation that has reduced fire danger in northeastern Wyoming.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
front view of the entrance of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center with old fashion covered wagons in the foreground

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopening May 24, BLM announces

Pioneers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the May 24 reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Ore.
California
A man rides a bike on a wooden bridge near a mountain.

Bizz Johnson Trail shuttle service begins June 1, National Trails Day

Summer bus shuttle service on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail begins Saturday, June 1, in conjunction with National Trails Day, and will continue every Saturday through the summer and early fall.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
view of campground with fir trees, water, picnic table, and fire pit

BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opens Gerber in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

The Bureau of Land Management’s Klamath Falls Field Office is announcing the opening of the Gerber Campground in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
Public lands near Cotopaxi, Colorado.

BLM issues Three Peaks management decision

To meet recently updated guidelines, more than 30 miles of travel routes designated.
California, Central California DO
Sun rises over a valley with sequoia trees in the foreground.

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office effective Monday, May 20, due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
California, Central California DO
Sun rises over golden hills.

BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office effective Monday, May 20, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order, and the permanent fire restrictions in place at the Fort Ord National Monument and Cotoni-Coast Dairies. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.