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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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.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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Black Rock Station will be open to the public

The Black Rock Station will be reopening to visitors starting Memorial Day weekend through August 11, 2024.
Utah, Green River DO
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Public invited to comment on Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry building replacement

The BLM Price Field Office today initiates a 15-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) building replacement project.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.