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, Oklahoma FO

Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Texas obtiene una ganancia neta de $61,044,916

BLM en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas . En total, cuatro parcelas que abarcan un área de 6,972 acres se vendieron por $61,044,916.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM holds August 2024 sale for Texas oil and gas leases

The BLM New Mexico State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering four parcels covering 6,972 acres in Texas. A total of $61,044,916 in high bids were received.
California

BLM California welcomes new State Director Joe Stout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New State Director Joe Stout has joined the Bureau of Land Management in California. Stout started his new position on August 12.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Fire Closure changes for Lone Rock and Battle Mountain Complex Wildfires

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District has amended a temporary closure of BLM public lands due to changes in fire activity associated with the Lone Rock and Battle Mountain Complex Fires.
Wyoming

BLM offers Pinedale Anticline annual planning documents online

In lieu of an in-person meeting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has made Pinedale Anticline Project Area planning updates available online.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Oct. 4: National Public Lands Day - Blue Creek Bay Ampitheater and Fuels Pile

The BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office is seeking volunteers to refurbish the amphitheater area and amenities and help with minor trail work to the amphitheater from the parking lot. This event is open to the public.
Idaho, Upper Snake FO

Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day - West of North Menan Butte Clean-up

The West of North Menan Butte Clean-up is a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event in Idaho. NPLD volunteers will clean-up litter. The BLM will be on site to haul away trash to the local dump
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Special presentations, live performances slated for this weekend at the Trails Center

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Aug. 17 and 18 for an exciting weekend featuring insightful presentations by special guests and live hoop dancing performances.

California

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Creek Campground, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Canebrake Road; Closures remain at Long Valley Campground and Long Valley Loop road

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office is lifting the emergency closure of the Creek Campground, a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, and Canebrake Road in Tulare County. The closures were in place for public and firefighter safety in relation to the management of the SQF Lightning Complex Fire and are no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression. The closures are lifted as of Tues., Aug. 13. Long Valley Campground and Long Valley Loop road remain closed.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces October 2024 oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for October 22, 2024.
Alaska

Sept. 28: Campbell Tract National Public Lands Day 2024

Spend the morning completing volunteer projects to improve your public lands at the BLM Alaska Campbell Tract in Anchorage. No experience necessary!