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Nick Weber LPFS manager
Bureau of Land Management welcomes new leadership at Lower Potomac Field Station
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District welcomes its new Field Manager at the Lower Potomac Field Station, Nicholas Weber.
A trailhead marker that reads Rainie Falls Trail 2 Miles to Falls.
Free mapping program to help Americans navigate BLM public lands
There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline
an oil rig is backlit by the sun setting in a cloudy sky
BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sales in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi
The BLM Eastern States State Office today opened a public scoping period to receive public input on six oil and gas parcels that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi.
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BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
A view of fallen trees, logs, and other undergrowth among the woods at Douglas Point, Maryland.
BLM seeks input for proposed vegetation treatments in Virginia and Maryland
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment evaluating potential impacts of removing excess vegetation from approximately 1,212 public acres in Maryland and Virginia. 
A large rusting tank, part of an orphaned well, stands in heavy forest near the Shenango River Lake in northwestern Pennsylvania.
BLM seeks input for plans to plug orphaned wells in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
The BLM is seeking public input on draft environmental assessments evaluating potential impacts from the proposed plugging of 30 orphaned oil and gas wells on public lands in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
A view of the new walking trail connecting the Jupiter Ilet Lighthouse ONA to the village of Tequestra, Florida
New connectivity trail to improve public access, walkability between Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA, Village of Tequesta
The BLM and Village of Tequesta will open a connectivity trail following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17 at 5:30 pm.
A map containing the Marietta Unit of the Wayne National Forest outlined in red. Below that is an inset map zoomed out, showing the area is located on the Ohio and West Virginia Border. A BLM logo, and a map legend showing distance are in separate boxes on the right and left of the inset map, respectively.
BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio

MILWAUKEE, Wisc.

Coal Seam
BLM to review potential impacts of proposed metallurgical coal leasing in Alabama

FALLS CHURCH, Va.

Duck fly over a wetland
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

A view of Tract 37 in Simpson County Mississippi. In the foreground metal fencing and an open gate can be seen. Beyond it lies a field with power lines running over it, on each side of the clearing are wooded areas.
BLM plans non-competitive land sale in Mississippi

The Bureau of Land Management plans to sell certain public lands in Simpson County, Miss., to resolve a decades-long inadvertent unauthorized use.

Silhouette of a pumping oil rig at sunset.
BLM holds March 2024 sale for Mississippi oil and gas leases

Falls Church, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering three parcels covering 91 acres in Mississippi.

A map containing the Marietta Unit of the Wayne National Forest outlined in red. Below that is an inset map zoomed out, showing the area is located on the Ohio and West Virginia Border. A BLM logo, and a map legend showing distance are in separate boxes on the right and left of the inset map, respectively.
BLM seeks input on additional environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio

FALLS CHURCH, Va.

Four tan colored horses running over sagebrush.
BLM Hosting Wild Horse and Burro Event in Jackson, Miss. Feb. 22-24

FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangela

Girl riding horse along fence line.
2024 Wild Horse and Burro schedule
The schedule of Wild Horse and burro adoption events throughout BLM Eastern States for 2024. Updated 18 June, 2024.
Photo of oil and gas rig in north dakota
BLM announces March 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Mississippi

Falls Church, Va.

Photo of the Northeastern States District Office located at 250 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin
BLM names Pamela Mathis as new Northeastern States District Manager

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Side view of two horses heads at a BLM Wild Horse and Burro adoption event.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Gainesville, Georgia

*** UPDATE: Due to inclement weather the Gainesville Wild Horse and Burro event is delayed one day and will now take place Jan. 19-20. *** 

 

Silhouette of a pumping oil rig at sunset.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Mississippi

FALLS CHURCH, Va.

The interior of Doe Run mine.
BLM approves Doe Run lease modifications for minerals exploration in southeast Missouri

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District released its approved Decision Record of the environmental assessment for the Doe Run Company Lease Modifications, which auth

Three brown horses in a row eating hay together.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Gonzales, Louisiana

FLOWOOD, Miss.

Oil and gas rig in front of a sunset.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Mississippi

Falls Church, Va.

Wild horses in Carthage, Missouri
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Carthage, Missouri

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a wild horse and burro placement event on November 3-4, 2023, offering approximately 30-70 excess animals gathered

A burro in Ocala, Florida
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Ocala, Florida

FLOWOOD, Miss. — The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event on October 19-21, 2023, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from we