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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Nevada
Map showing an area of eastern Nevada east of Eureka and north of McGill.

BLM approves wild horse management plan for Antelope, Triple B complexes

The Bureau of Land Management today approved a herd management area plan for how wild horses are managed within the Antelope and Triple B complexes in northeastern Nevada.
Northern California DO
BLM fire crews from the Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct several prescribed fires to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat near Eagle Lake in Lassen County. These projects will be implemented when weather permits and safe to do so.

BLM plans prescribed burns near Eagle Lake

Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels north of Eagle Lake in Lassen County, starting as early as October 1.
California, Applegate FO, Arcata FO, Eagle Lake FO, Redding FO
A rustic wooden picnic table with benches sits in a forest campsite, next to a red bucket labeled “Soak & Stir Your Fire” and a stone-ringed metal fire pit. The area is surrounded by tall trees and lush green ferns, with fallen leaves scattered on the ground.

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in northern California and northwest Nevada

The BLM has rescinded its seasonal fire restrictions order for public lands managed in northern CA and northwest Nevada by the Arcata, Eagle Lake, and Applegate field offices, effective Oct. 1. The Redding Field Office will also rescind its fire restrictions, with that order taking effect on Oct. 6.
California, California Desert DO
A white wooden claim marker stands upright in a desert landscape, surrounded by dry grasses, rocks, and scattered shrubs.

BLM approves Mesa Gold mining plan in Kern County

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the small-scale Mesa Gold prospecting operation on five public acres in the El Paso Mountains of Kern County.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Cattle on the McGregor Range grazing allotment.

BLM McGregor Range grazing units auction nets over $1 million

The Bureau of Land Management auctioned eight grazing units within the McGregor Range in southern New Mexico.
Oregon-Washington
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Whitehorse Ranch Project application for withdrawal and public meeting

The United States Department of the Air Force (DAF), has filed an application with the BLM requesting that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw 4,988 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry
Whitehorse Ranch Project application for withdrawal and public meeting
Wyoming
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Filing of plats of survey

BLM is scheduled to file plats of survey 30-calendar days from the date of this publication in the BLM Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Filing of plats of survey
Utah, Green River DO, Price FO, Paria River DO
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BLM Utah approves reclamation project and right-of-way

BLM approves the Hard Scrabble Refuse Reclamation Project in Hardscrabble Canyon and a right-of-way for access to private property in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah
Mountain bike and e-bike user on a slickrock trail in Moab

BLM opens 200 miles of trails to class 1 e-bikes

The Bureau of Land Management officials have announced that they will open more than 200 miles of mountain bike trails around Moab to class 1 e-bikes, beginning March 1, 2026.
California
brown horse running through the desert shrubs

BLM to gather wild horses and burros at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a wild horse and burro gather of up to 270 animals in the Centennial Herd Management Area (HMA) in San Bernardino and Inyo counties, beginning on Saturday, October 4.
Oregon-Washington
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Prineville District issues categorical exclusion and decision record

The Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion to authorize Quaise Energy, Inc.’s Geothermal Drilling Operations Plan.

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