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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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM issues decision record for Idaho Power Company - Double M Becker Ranch Distribution Line

The Bureau of Land Management, Vale District has issued a decision on the Categorical Exclusion for the Idaho Power Company - Double M Becker Ranch Distribution Line.
Montana-Dakotas

Billings Field Office approves decision to remove three wild horses

The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office has approved a decision under Categorical Exclusion DOI-BLM-MT-C010-2026-0002-CX to remove three wild horses from the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

BLM issues decision on the Lobster Creek Aquatic Restoration project

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District Marys Peak Field Office has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion to conduct aquatic restoration work on Lobster Creek.
Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM grants Coos Curry Electric Cooperative right-of-way

The Bureau of Land Management Coos Bay District approved a right-of-way grant with Coos Curry Electric Cooperative.
Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM issues decision to implement sample tree falling for Baker’s Dozen timber sales

The Myrtlewood Field Office of the Coos Bay District Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision to implement sample tree falling in timber sale units.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Rural wildland firefighting partners grateful for BLM gift

BLM fire engine transfer provides financial benefit to local community in the Arizona Strip.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO, Grants Pass Interagency Office

Due to hazardous conditions, Bear Camp Road closed December 22

The Bureau of Land Management will close the gate on Bear Camp Road, located near Galice, on Monday, December 22.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM announces seasonal motorized closure at 3rd Street access in Dubois to protect bighorn sheep winter range

 The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office is reminding the public that the 3rd Street access in Dubois is closed to motorized vehicles from Dec. 1 through May 15 each year to help protect crucial winter range for bighorn sheep within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
Idaho

BLM Killarney Lake in north Idaho temporary closed due to storm-related damage

The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed Killarney Lake recreation site due to downed trees, flooding, boat dock and ramp damage caused by high winds during this week’s Pineapple Express storm.
National Office

BLM extends regulatory deadlines for oil and gas leases

The BLM has extended two regulatory enforcement deadlines to provide relief and predictability to operators with oil and gas leases on public lands.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview Field Office issues decision on juniper treatment in Hill Camp

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion to thin and control western juniper for ecological and habitat restoration.