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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Arizona, Phoenix DO
a brown, wooden sign with yellow letters reads Coconino National Forest

Oct. 16: BLM, Forest Service to hold public meeting on requested withdrawal for Oak Creek Canyon in the Coconino National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
Arizona, Yuma FO
A large solar array in the California Desert with mountains in the background.

August 14: BLM to hold public meeting about proposed Elisabeth Solar Project

The BLM will host a public meeting on August 14 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
a brown, wooden sign with yellow letters reads Coconino National Forest

BLM seeks input on protections for Coconino National Forest’s Oak Creek Canyon

The BLM is announcing a public comment period and a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
California Condors circling Vermilion Cliffs NatMon

Sept. 28: Watch four California condors take their first flights in the wild during the 28th annual public condor release

The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day by releasing four captive-bred California condors.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
a lake with grassy islands and distant mountains

BLM seeks input on proposed lease for Havasu Riviera Marina

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on a proposal from Arizona State Parks & Trails to lease approximately 17 acres of public lands for operation and expansion of the Havasu Riviera Marina.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
A brown, wooden sign reads Tonto National Forest Boundary US Department of Agriculture

BLM announces protections for Tonto National Forest lands near Superior, Arizona

The BLM is announcing protections for 276 acres of public lands in Tonto National Forest located entirely within corporate limits of the Town of Superior as requested by the U.S. Forest Service.
Arizona, Arizona Strip FO
A helicopter flies above green wildland fire trucks preparing to drop a bucket of water on a wildland fire.

BLM Arizona Strip District crews suppressing Gulch, Quail Springs, Little Joe, and Grove fires

The BLM Arizona Strip District’s fire crews along with partner agencies and municipal crews are suppressing four wildland fires located south of St. George, Utah.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed lease to expand Skyline Regional Park

The BLM is seeking public comment on a proposal from the City of Buckeye to lease approximately 640 acres of public land through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to expand Skyline Regional Park.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
Solar panel in the California Desert. Photo by Tom Brewster Photography

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Socorro Solar Energy Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform development of an environmental assessment for the proposed Socorro Solar Energy project in southeastern La Paz County.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
A light green wildland fire truck, or water tender, sits in the foreground under think grey clouds in a desert landscape that has been scorched black by a wildland fire.

BLM Arizona Strip District crews suppressing Gunsight Fire

Arizona Strip District fire crews are making good progress on suppression efforts for the Gunsight Fire.
Arizona
People in a conference room seated around a table.

July 16: BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually

The Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually on July 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.