Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Nevada
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BLM approves North Complex wild horse gather plan

BLM has approved the North Complex Wild Horse Gather Plan, detailing how the agency will gather excess wild horses within BLM Nevada's Carson City District.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Horning Seed Orchard Operations 2027-2031

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District Cascades Field Office has issued a decision record for a Categorical Exclusion regarding the Horning Seed Orchard Operations.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM Issues Decision on West Eugene Wetlands Vegetation Enhancement Strategy DNA

The BLM has issued a decision to authorize the implementation of the vegetation enhancement strategy identified in the 2015 West Eugene Wetlands Final Environmental Impact Statement.
National Office
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BLM Calls for Nominations to Help Connect More Americans to the Outdoors

The BLM seeks input on which public lands could be made more accessible for recreation. Under the Dingell Act, the Department of Interior asks the public to nominate areas suitable for hunting, fishing, riding, hiking, or other activities that lack public access.
Utah, Canyon Country DO
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BLM Announces 2026 Canyon Country Artist-in-Residence

The BLM is thrilled to welcome Colorado photographer Josh Schutz as the 2026 Canyon Country Artist-in-Residence.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Whittaker Creek Campground and Host Site Improvements

The BLM has issued a decision to authorize improvements within the Whittaker Creek Campground to help attract campground hosts and better facilitate educational programs for school groups.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Badger Mountain Fiber Optic Installation Categorical Exclusion

The BLM has issued a decision to authorize a Right-of-Way agreement with a telecommunications company to place buried 24-count fiber optic cables in a conduit to provide commercial service to existing and future homes.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM to Temporarily Close Ennis Lake Road

The Bureau of Land Management Dillon Field Office will temporarily close Ennis Lake Road below Ennis Lake and above Madison Dam, for one or more days during the week of August 3–7.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Oregon Hunts Special Recreation Permit Renewal

The Bureau of Land Management Vale District has issued a decision on the categorical exclusion for Oregon Hunts Year-Round commercial hunting and guiding services special recreation permits.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO
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BLM Reduces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for Northern Arizona

The BLM is reducing fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands within the Arizona Strip District in Arizona, including Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
Alaska, Fairbanks DO, Eastern Interior FO
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BLM Announces Fall Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt 

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F in August.

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