Announcements

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Wyoming
Man wearing a cap and vest with the BLM logo using a trash picker to remove a garbage bag full of trash from the ground

Safety advisory: Volunteer trash cleanup in Rogers Canyon on June 8, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is partnering with local entities for a trash cleanup effort in Rogers Canyon on Sat, June 8. We advise the public to be extra cautious with the added amount of foot traffic in the area.
Arizona, Colorado River DO
Fire restrictions graphic

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk

Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District.
Nevada, Humboldt River FO
BLM Logo

BLM seeks public input for the Wildcat Exploration Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Wildcat Exploration Project in the Seven Troughs Range of Pershing County.
Alaska, Fairbanks DO
Map of closure site

Temporary closure to restore fish habitat in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

The BLM Alaska Eastern Interior Field Office will temporarily close 44 acres below the Nome Creek Bridge in the White Mountains National Recreation Area while stream restoration work is underway June 6 – July 20.
Oregon-Washington, Klamath Falls FO
Wood River Wetlands Volunteers

Volunteer Event at Wood River Wetlands

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Klamath Falls Field Office is hosting a Volunteer Event at Wood River Wetlands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Mountain bikers riding through sage brush with pine trees and blue skies in background.

BLM Casper reopens Muddy Mountain for the summer

The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office has reopened Muddy Mountain Road for the summer.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
a photo of trucks with well-digging equipment sit in a grassy field with a lake and mountain in the background under a mostly cloudy sky.

BLM drills new water well at Devil’s Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake

The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has started construction of a new well at Devil’s Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake northeast of Helena.
New Mexico, Roswell FO
Fort Stanton at sunset.

BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snow River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO
site of the approved quarry

BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls

BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls - Burns Industries, LLC would develop the quarry on 204 acres of BLM-managed public land, with a total surface disturbance of 262 acres, including some private lands, during the 100-year life of the quarry.
Utah
Bowknot oil and gas lease area.

BLM issues decision on challenged 2018 oil and gas leases in Utah

The Bureau of Land Management announced a decision today to reaffirm 51 oil and gas leases in Emery County.
California, California Desert DO
a wash at the base of two mountain ranges.

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk beginning June 1

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close public lands in and near Whitewater Canyon in Riverside County. The public safety closure, in coordination with Riverside County, will begin on Saturday, June 1 and will remain in place until October 31.