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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New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM seeks initial input for July 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,782 acres that may be included in a July 2025 lease sale in New Mexico.
Alaska, Glennallen FO

BLM Thompson Pass and Valdez heliski special recreation permit window now open

Interested applicants in the area must submit their complete SRP application package by December 31, 2024, to be considered for the next 10-year permit period of 2026 through 2035.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO

BLM Grand Junction Field Office issues temporary closure for road, trailhead work

The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office will restrict access to the Third Flats Trailhead and Bangs Canyon Trailhead located off Little Park Road southwest of Grand Junction Oct. 7-11 to maintain trailhead access roads and parking lots.
Wyoming, Rock Springs FO

BLM High Desert District announces decision on Herbicide EA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) issued a decision on Sept. 26, 2024, based on the finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (EA).
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO

BLM issues proposed grazing amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a resource management plan amendment for livestock grazing within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on four oil and gas parcels totaling 2,443 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks input on proposed energy corridor updates

The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Energy Corridors necessary to accommodate potential renewable energy projects, such as the 200-megawatt Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center in Washoe County.
Nevada, Humboldt FO

BLM finishes environmental analysis for Dutch Flat gold mining exploration project

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it has completed the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
Nevada, Mount Lewis FO

BLM issues final environmental analysis for proposed gold mine

A Notice of Availability will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to begin a 30-day public review period which ends Nov. 4, 2024.
Wyoming, Kemmerer FO

Community volunteers assist in sagebrush planting for National Public Lands Day

The Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office hosted a successful community event on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27, 2024, bringing together volunteers to participate in a sagebrush planting effort at the historic Fossil Well #1 site. This restoration project is a key part of the ongoing reclamation of one of the Kemmerer area’s earliest 20th-century petroleum exploration sites, contributing to the recovery of local ecosystems and wildlife habitats, including sage grouse core habitat.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM Announces Implementation of North Hills WUI Fuels Reduction Project

The Bureau of Land Management announces the decision to implement the North Hills Wildland-Urban Interface Fuels Reduction Project, following the review of the Categorical Exclusion.