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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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
National Office
Wild horses standing on a grassy field

Free wild horse off-range pasture tours in Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management will host two free two-hour public tours of a wild horse off-range pasture near Hominy, Oklahoma, on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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BLM Nevada issues a 2024 Fire Prevention Order

A 2024 Fire Prevention Order is in effect beginning Wednesday, May 1 through October 31, 2024.
California, Northern California DO
A picnic table and a fire ring in a forest

BLM opening Trinity River campgrounds May 3

REDDING, Calif. – With summer camping season just around the corner, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing that Trinity River campgrounds along State Route 299 will open Friday, May 3. These campgrounds are first-come, first-served. There are no reservations.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Susan Creek Falls Trail to be Closed on Weekdays

The Bureau of Land Management will close the Susan Creek Falls Trail, Monday through Friday, April 29 to May 17, 2024.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
A map containing the Marietta Unit of the Wayne National Forest outlined in red. Below that is an inset map zoomed out, showing the area is located on the Ohio and West Virginia Border. A BLM logo, and a map legend showing distance are in separate boxes on the right and left of the inset map, respectively.

BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio

MILWAUKEE, Wisc.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Coal Seam

BLM to review potential impacts of proposed metallurgical coal leasing in Alabama

FALLS CHURCH, Va.