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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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.
California, California Desert DO
Fire engine passes through the wildfire flames

BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District

The Bureau of Land Management has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions effective May 22 for public lands managed by the BLM California Desert District within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties. These restrictions will remain in effect until October 24 unless terminated sooner if conditions warrant.
National Office
A woman and a child looking at yellow wildflowers

State summits will inform recreation management on America’s public lands

The Bureau of Land Management is gearing up for a series of state-level summits to inform how it manages recreation on public lands.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Brown wild horse walking through tall dry grass.

June 7-8: Wild horse and burro event in Annville, Pennsylvania

A wild horse and burro adoption event will be held at Annville, Pa. June 7-8, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
meandering river with mountains, sky, and clouds

John Day River Boater's Guide available for 2024 river season

To create a better recreation experience, BLM officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024’s river season.
Arizona
Picnic table, grill, and fire pit in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.

May 30, June 5: BLM Arizona to host virtual public information sessions about draft Recreation Business Plans

BLM Arizona will host two virtual public information sessions about draft Recreation Business Plans at 6:00 p.m. on May 30 and June 5.