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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California

BLM Mother Lode Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Service, is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, May 22, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice. The BLM-managed public lands affected by these fire restrictions are in the Mother Lode Field Office for Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties.
Wyoming

BLM provides update on early-stage non-motorized trail proposal near Pinedale

The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is providing an update on an early-stage proposal for a non-motorized trail system on public lands near Pinedale, submitted by the Sublette Trails Association.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM Lander opens Atlantic City and Big Atlantic Gulch campgrounds

BLM Lander has officially opened the Atlantic City and Big Atlantic Gulch campgrounds in South Pass for the season.
Arizona, Phoenix DO, Hassayampa FO, Lower Sonoran FO, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO, Lake Havasu FO, Yuma FO

Dry conditions trigger fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

Effective Thursday, May 21, at 8 a.m. the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM issues FLPMA Title V rights-of-way for 27 Uintah County Class D roads

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued rights-of-way to Uintah County for 27 existing Class D roads, ensuring operations stay within current disturbed boundaries with no new surface disturbance.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM authorizes Little Desert livestock water storage tank installation in Duchesne County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has authorized the installation of a buried 10,000-gallon livestock water storage tank and trough on the Little Desert Grazing Allotment within Duchesne County, Utah.
Idaho

BLM implements new fee schedule for three popular recreation sites in northern Idaho

BLM implements new fee schedule for three popular recreation sites in northern Idaho
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO

BLM authorizes Stockton natural gas pipeline right-of-way and new regional ESR program

The BLM Salt Lake Field Office has issued decision records authorizing a natural gas pipeline right-of-way in Stockton and implementing a new Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation program across the region.
Idaho

BLM Upper Snake Field Office announces 2026 fees

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a business plan to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at two campgrounds managed by the Upper Snake Field Office. The 2026 fees provide the BLM with resources needed to cover higher operational and maintenance costs associated with additional use.
Nevada

BLM approves Cortez mine plan modification in Lander and Eureka counties

The Bureau of Land Management has approved changes to the Cortez mine plan to add 14 acres of new activity and change existing activities at the site south of Crescent Valley in Lander and Eureka Counties.
Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

BLM implements fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties

The Gila District, in coordination with agency partners, will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands in Apache and Navajo counties in Arizona.