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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Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

On June 1 on some BLM-administered lands in central Oregon, campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White rivers, as well as Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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1860s Military Living History Event

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this Saturday, June 1, and experience life as a frontier soldier with an 1860s military encampment.
California
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Inyo National Forest, BLM seek input on proposed removal of wild horses outside Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory

Inyo National Forest, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment to consider removal of wild horses outside of the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory in Mono County. The comment period opens today and is expected to close June 26, 2024.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption on June 7-8, offering 32 wild horses and 10 burros in Castle Rock.
Utah, Canyon Country DO
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BLM seeks input for off-highway vehicle travel plan in southeastern Utah

The BLM is seeking public comments for the development of a draft environmental assessment to consider preliminary travel network alternatives on public lands near the Dolores River in southeastern Utah. 
California
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Temporary trail closures at Cosumnes River Preserve during prescribed burn activities May 30-31

The Bureau of Land Management is closely coordinating with The Nature Conservancy on a prescribed burn at the Cosumnes River Preserve to improve habitat for native species.
Wyoming
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June wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming

BLM WY kicks-off summer with four wild horse and burro adoptions in June. Untrained animals will be offered to qualified adopters for a $125 minimum fee. Events to be held June 1, 8, 8 and 21.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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Vandalism on Winnemucca Mountain is under investigation 2024

Vandalism to Winnemucca Mountain occurred approximately May 12, 2024, and is currently under investigation.
Oregon-Washington
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Fire restrictions protect Pacific Northwest communities, BLM announces

On May 24, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO
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BLM issues analysis for proposed gold mine expansion in eastern Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management has issued its final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the potential effect of the proposed expansion of the Bald Mountain gold mine in eastern Nevada.
Utah
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BLM seeks public input on proposed Lisbon Valley Copper Mine expansion

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments and information to inform the development of an environmental impact statement evaluating a proposal to expand mining operations at the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.