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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Utah, Canyon Country DO
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UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah

Nominations to all Utah Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees have been extended through November 20, 2024.
Idaho
People recreating in two rafts (one blue and one red) at Fall Creek on the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho

BLM and River Management Society make it easy to plan your next Idaho river trip

BLM and RMS are collaborating to make it easier to plan your next Idaho river trip by visiting the online National Rivers Project. This site features Idaho river trips and added 19 segments managed by BLM Idaho.
Utah, Green River DO
Photo 1: This photo shows a picture of the camping area in the foreground and the mountain bike free-ride area on the gray shale area in the background.

BLM Announces Temporary Closure for Green River Classic Event

The BLM Price Field Office announces a 150-acre temporary closure near Green River, Utah, from Oct. 25-27, 2024, for the Green River Classic mountain biking event to ensure safety and avoid conflicts.
Utah
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BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station

BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Decrease to Stage 1 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

Due to a recent precipitation and an extended forecast that indicates cooler and moister conditions, officials have elected to further decrease campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Utah, Color Country DO
Photo 1: Geothermal pipelines running across BLM managed lands in Beaver County, UT. Photo by: JD Mallory

BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10 in southwestern Utah

The BLM will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10, 2024, offering 6,061 acres in Fishlake National Forest, supporting the Biden-Harris goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035
California, Central California DO
Piles of brush burning in a field of snow.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Bodie Hills for wildfire prevention

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fire operations as soon as Nov. 1 in areas of the Bodie Hills, northeast of Lee Vining, in Mono County. Prescribed burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels, moderate the potential negative effects of wildland fire, and increase firefighter and public safety.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council members gathered for a discussion in a rugged landscape

BLM Seeks Nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The BLM is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council. This citizen-based council assists in developing recommendations that address public land management issues.
Wyoming
An oil and gas drilling rig on BLM public land in Wyoming

BLM extends comment period for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Public Protest period for the 2024 Fourth Quarter Competitive Oil & Gas Lease Sale began on September 16, 2024, and has been extended by 15 days to end on October 31, 2024
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management Reduces Fire Restrictions to Low on Public Lands in Medford District

Thanks to widespread rain and cooler temperatures, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Arizona
An inmate leads a horse during an adoption event in Florence, Arizona.

Nov. 2-3: BLM seeking good homes for wild horses and burros at Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival in Sonoita

The BLM is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its private placement event planned for the Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, November 2 – 3, in Sonoita, Ariz.