Announcements

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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.
Colorado
Horses at an adoption

BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption at the Weld County Fairgrounds.

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption on May 24-25, offering 36 wild horses and six burros in Greeley
California, Northern California DO
Historic town of Falk

Craftsman Eric Hollenbeck is featured at Headwaters celebration event

Eric Hollenbeck, a nationally renowned woodworking craftsman and lifelong resident of the California North Coast, will be the featured presenter in a storytelling event set for Wednesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Headwaters Forest Reserve.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Photo of Organ Mountains

BLM announces public meetings on planning effort for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to engage in the land use planning process by attending public meetings, in-person or virtual, to discuss the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement/Resource Management Plan.
Idaho, Boise DO
Stacked wood rounds

BLM fuelwood permits for southwest Idaho available online

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Idaho, Shoshone FO
BLM employee rakes shotgun shells as part of clean up of north rim of Snake River Canyon

Volunteers invited to clean up north rim of Snake River Canyon

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District staff, the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV riders and Jerome County will host a cleanup day for the north rim of the Snake River Canyon on Saturday, May 18
Colorado
Horses on the Little Book Cliffs

BLM Colorado seeks input on Environmental Assessment for Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range.
Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Photo of Wild Horses

June 6-8: Wild horse and burro event in Milton, Florida

A wild horse and burro event will be held at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds in Milton, Fla. June 6-7, 2024
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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Residents of Northern Nevada urged to prepare for 2024 wildfire season

The agency is advising residents living Humboldt, Pershing, northern Washoe, and portions of Churchill and Lyon counties, to prepare their homes and property for the advent of wildfire season.