Announcements

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Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM plans prescribed burn in Douglas County

The BLM is planning a prescribed burn of piles of woody debris on 209 acres of BLM administered lands along upper Sunrise Pass Road, in the Pinenut Mountains east of Gardnerville Nevada.
Wyoming

BLM seeks input on further analysis for June 2022 oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its supplemental analysis for the Environmental Assessment completed for the June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comment for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 11 oil and gas parcels totaling 4,266 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
California

The BLM Central Coast Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

MARINA, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is easing seasonal fire restrictions effective November 19 for approximately 300,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands in Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Stanislaus counties, due to reduced wildland fire potential. Recreational target shooting and campfires will once again be allowed on public lands unless otherwise posted. The rescinded fire order can be viewed online.
New Mexico, Taos FO

BLM Taos Field Office plans prescribed pile burns near Cerro

Beginning Dec. 9, 2024, and continuing through the winter, the BLM will be conducting prescribed pile burn operations near Cerro, N.M. The unit will be 133 acres in size.
New Mexico

BLM selling Christmas trees in New Mexico

BLM offices will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper.
Utah

BLM announces final decision for Coal Creek Campground environmental assessment

BLM announces final decision for Coal Creek Campground environmental assessment
California

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office eases fire restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office is easing seasonal fire restrictions effective November 19 for approximately 650,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, and Tulare counties, due to reduced wildland fire potential. BLM-managed lands in Santa Barbara and Ventura County will remain in fire restrictions until Jan. 1, 2025. Campfires will once again be allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted. The rescinded fire order can be viewed at the BLM website.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2024

‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree? Christmas tree permits for the Klamath Falls Field Office can be purchased ONLINE.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO

Major Milestone: Crews Remove Wildcat Canyon Stock Pond Dam, Land Restoration Underway

The Bureau of Land Management WY Pinedale Field Office is proud to announce the successful removal of the Wildcat Canyon Dam, a significant step forward in environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM releases proposed management plan for Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range

The Bureau of Land Management today issued a new proposed plan for managing wild horses within the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range in Montana and Wyoming.