Announcements

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California, Needles FO
Security footage of a vehicle.

Reward for information on California wild burro killings increased to $36,000

Partners join BLM in offering reward
Utah, Monticello FO
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BLM issues decision on challenged 2018 oil and gas leases in Utah

The BLM announced a decision to reaffirm three oil and gas leases in San Juan County following a legal challenge & agreement to reconsider 28 leases from BLM’s March and Dec. 2018 competitive oil & gas lease sales.

Idaho
Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council spring meeting and field tour

The public is invited to join the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on a field tour of BLM managed recreation sites on Tuesday, May 14, from 8:15 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) to approximately 4 p.m.
Cottonwood FO
Eagle Creek Road wash-out in Cottonwood Field Office

Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road continue

Work to repair numerous road washouts and damage continues on the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public scoping period on the Blue Wing Complex Herd Management Area Plan

The Humboldt River Field Office is developing a Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP) for the Blue Wing Complex. A 30-day public scoping period will begin on May 2, 2024, and will end at 11:59 PM PST on June 1, 2024.
California
Sheep on a green hill

Sheep to arrive at Cronan & Magnolia Ranch to graze on invasive plants and reduce wildfire threat

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A flock of nearly 900 sheep will arrive in early May at the Bureau of Land Management’s Cronan Ranch, and a flock of nearly 600 sheep will arrive in mid-May at Magnolia Ranch, to graze invasive weeds and reduce wildfire threat. Sheep herders will manage the flocks, moving them across the grassy slopes and meadows with assistance from herding dogs and livestock protection dogs. The sheep will be grazing behind temporary fencing to allow the sheep herder to keep the sheep in an area long enough to have the vegetation uniformly grazed and/or trampled down.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
sign for Whittaker Creek Recreation Site showing BLM logo and an arrow pointing the way. in the background are green trees and folks walking

Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds to remain closed for 2024 season, Bureau of Land Management announces

Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds will remain closed at the start of the 2024 season due to low staffing and the lack of campground host volunteers.
Nevada, Ely DO
The Brown Fire is pictured in June 2020 burning outside Lund, Nev. The 8,000-plus acre fire threatened the southern edge of the community.

Residents of eastern Nevada urged to prepare for 2024 wildfire season

A Bureau of Land Management fire official Wednesday advised eastern Nevada residents to prepare their home and property for the advent of wildfire season.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
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BLM April 2024 North Dakota and Montana oil and gas lease sale results

BLM April 2024 North Dakota and Montana oil and gas lease sale results Received 105 bids, sold leases on 77% of lands offered
Alaska
Map of White Mountains National Recreation Area Spring Trail Restrictions showing the restricted trails highlighted in yellow.

Use off-highway vehicles delayed while trails dry out in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

Motor vehicles restricted from several trails May 1 – May 24
Wyoming, High Desert DO
A man wearing a red shirt stands next to a brown and white horse called a pinto. The horse is wearing a saddle and looking at the camera.

May wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming will hold three wild horse and burro adoptions this May. Animals will be offered to qualified adopters both online and at in-person competitive bid adoptions for a $125 minimum fee.